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WELLINGTON’S JASON SHWARTZ:  ONE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY’S GREAT YOUNG GOLFERS

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WELLINGTON’S JASON SHWARTZ:  ONE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY’S GREAT YOUNG GOLFERS

WELLINGTON’S JASON SHWARTZ:  ONE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY’S GREAT YOUNG GOLFERS

By Mike May

One of Palm Beach County’s top prep golfers was born in New Jersey, grew up in Texas, attends school in Delray Beach, and now lives in Wellington.  His name is Jason Shwartz.  While he’s only been living in Wellington since this past June, he feels like a longtime local resident of the village.

“I’ve been visiting my grandparents for years, since I was three years old, while they lived at the Wycliffe Golf and Country Club in Wellington,” said Shwartz, a sophomore at American Heritage-Delray Beach, home of the Stallions.  “My family now lives at Wycliffe.”

And, when he visited his grandparents, he would always play golf at Wycliffe.  Now, he can play at Wycliffe all the time.

“The golf professionals there (at Wycliffe) have done an incredible job creating facilities for me to optimize my game,” said Shwartz.

As a new student at American Heritage-Delray Beach, it has not taken Shwartz much time to get used to his new surroundings.  Inside the classroom, he is getting straight A’s.  Outside the classroom, he’s a member of the boys varsity golf team. 

American Heritage team golf photo.

This past fall, he led the golf team to a 10-1 regular season record and helped propel the squad to the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Class 2A State Golf Tournament which was held in mid-November at the Mission Inn Resort & Club in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida.  While competing against some of the best high school golfers in the state, the Stallions finished fifth in the overall team race, while Shwartz was fourth in the individual standings.  It was a strong showing by Shwartz, but it could have been better.  After two days of play, he shot 71-77 which was the best score on his team.  His 148 total was seven shots behind the winner.

Late in the second round of this year’s 36-hole FHSAA Class 2A State Golf Tournament, Shwartz had a four-shot lead with four holes to play.  And, then he made a few bad decisions and a few bad swings on the 33rd hole of the tournament.  After recording a quadruple-bogey eight, Shwartz tumbled down the leaderboard and finished in fourth place.

“I tried to play a hero shot after a bad drive and I walked away with an eight,” said Shwartz.  “It stung for a while, but I have gotten over it.  I have two more chances to win a Florida state high school golf championship.” 

Jason Shwartz with Payne Stewart statue.

As they say in golf, you live and you learn from your mistakes.  Shwartz has learned from his mistakes. 

Shwartz is already thinking about next year’s FHSAA Class 2A State Golf Tournament at Mission Inn, where he recalls this year’s layout was no pushover.

“We played from the tips,” recalled Shwartz.  “It was a tough layout and a tough course to play.”

In 2022, don’t be surprised if the Stallions capture the team title at the FHSAA’s Class 2A State Golf Tournament.  Shwartz also has a good chance to be the leading medalist of the individual competition.

“This year, we had three freshmen, two sophomores, and one junior on the team,” said Shwartz, who has a handicap of +2.4.  “We are really young, really good, and really motivated.”

Another person who is excited about Shwartz’s immediate future at American Heritage-Delray Beach is the head coach of the golf team, Frank Lostaglio, who also serves as a golf professional at the Seagate Country Club in Delray Beach, the home course for the Stallions golf team.

“Jason’s been the leader of our team since he joined us in August,” said Lostaglio.  “Talentwise, he leads the pack.  It’s been a pleasure to have him on our team.”

Not only is Shwartz a talented individual golfer, he’s a great teammate.

“Jason is happy to offer course management ideas and swing tips with his teammates,” added Lostaglio.  “Jason has the mental game to go as far as he wants to go in golf.  He also has an incredible work ethic.”

Playing in a state high school golf tournament is becoming the norm for Shwartz.  In his freshman year of high school, while living in Texas, he and his high school golf teammates from the Emery-Weiner School advanced to the Texas state high school golf tournament.  That was a first-time experience for that school’s boys varsity golf team.

As a result of his memorable fall 2021 season on American Heritage-Delray Beach’s boys varsity golf team, Shwartz will be officially named as Palm Beach County’s Top Boys High School Golfer for 2021 by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel in late December.

As good as Shwartz is right now, he’s only recently become serious about playing golf.  It’s fair to say that his best days as a golfer are ahead of him.

“Since COVID hit in March 2020, that’s when I started focusing more on getting good at golf,” admitted Shwartz.  “When COVID hit, there was nothing else to do, but play golf.”  So, he did just that.

In addition to playing golf, he has also played basketball and lacrosse, which has always been his main sport to play.  Now, he realizes that he’s better at golf than at either basketball or lacrosse.

“Lacrosse is still my favorite all-time sport to play,” stated Shwartz.

As Shwartz looks to the future, he would like to continue playing competitive golf at the collegiate level and possibly beyond that.  He’s not in a position to accept any scholarship offers from any collegiate golf programs because he’s only a high school sophomore, but his main goal is to play competitive golf while pursuing a college degree.

“Obviously, it would be a dream to play golf on the PGA Tour, but it would be great just to play college golf,” said Shwartz. 

But, to play any sport in college requires good grades in high school.

“In my family, the ‘student’ always comes before ‘athlete’ and that’s the way it always has been,” said Shwartz. 

Shwartz is living proof of that philosophy as his unweighted GPA at American Heritage-Delray Beach is 4.3 and his weighted GPA is 5.2. 

His favorite classes in school are chemistry and the business classes.

“I love chemistry, as it gets my blood flowing,” stated Shwartz.

Even though Shwartz has only been living in Wellington for less than a year, it has not taken him very long to play some of the nicer golf courses in Palm Beach County.  He lists Admirals Cove in Jupiter, Banyan Golf Club in West Palm Beach, the Bear’s Club in Jupiter, and both courses (East and West) at Wycliffe as five of his favorites.  He also likes the course where his team practices and plays its home matches – Seagate Country Club.

Outside of Palm Beach County, three of the more well-known golf courses that he has enjoyed playing include both 18-hole layouts at the Baltusrol Golf Club in New Jersey and Pinehurst #2 in North Carolina.  But, his favorite golf course in the world that he has played is the Bayonne Golf Club in Bayonne, New Jersey.

And, not surprisingly, his favorite golf tournament to attend has been the Masters in Augusta, Georgia.

“I attended the final round of the Masters this year,” said Shwartz.  “It was an incredible experience.  My parents now think that I would look good in a (Masters) Green Jacket.”  (Note to Jason:  Everybody looks good in a Green Jacket from the Masters!)

While he would love to have the chance to make a living by playing golf on the PGA Tour, he has nothing but high praise for some of the PGA Tour members whom he has had a chance to meet in recent years.  That list includes Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Henrik Stenson, Adam Scott, and Daniel Berger.  It was not difficult for Shwartz to name his favorite golfer.  It’s Dustin Johnson.

“DJ is my favorite golfer,” said Shwartz.  “He has been the nicest and kindest to me when I met him.”

The chances are quite strong that Shwartz will return the friendship favor if you ever have a chance to meet him, which will, most likely, be on a golf course in Palm Beach County, at least for now.

Place of Hope End of Year Events Raise Vital Funds for Neglected and Abused Foster Youth

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Place of Hope End of Year Events Raise Vital Funds for Neglected and Abused Foster Youth

Palm Beach Gardens, FL – Place of Hope celebrated the year coming to a close with two signature events held in its North and South County regions to benefit the 1,000 children, youth, and families in its annual care.

On November 6th, Place of Hope at The Leighan and David Rinker Campus was thrilled to put on the ritz and hold its annual Hope Bash gala presented by Michelle and Michael Hagerty at Boca West Country Club. Guests had a remarkable evening celebrating a “roaring” 20 years of serving children, youth, and families throughout South Florida as well as our recently announced #1 ranking in the Nation and in Florida for youth development, shelter, and crisis services in 2021 by Charity Navigator.

“We were delighted to honor this year’s honorees for our Jay DiPietro Hero of Hope Award and celebrate Renee and David Feder for their tireless efforts for Place of Hope at The Leighan and David Rinker Campus,” said Charles Bender, Founding CEO. “We could not be more grateful for the way the couple has spread awareness about Place of Hope, introduced new friends and help raise tremendous support for our southern Palm Beach County operations.”

Boca Hope Bash 2021

During Hope Bash, guests were moved by Place of Hope residents and Youth of the Year awardees Christian, Lucy, and Samantha. Samantha shared her powerful story overcoming homelessness, abuse, and emotional struggles to pursuing a college education and career that helps others that have faced hardships like she has. Place of Hope was proud that she shared her testimony and the work each young adult resident has demonstrated. Place of Hope was exceptionally thankful to its honorary co-chairs: Jeannine and Leland Morris, Katharine and Scott Moss, Debbie and Dru Schmitt and the sponsors who made the event possible.

On November 19th, Place of Hope was impressed by the support shown by over 700 guests at its 3rd Annual Paradise on the Peninsula event “Celebrating Florida’s Treasures.” This event was South Florida’s biggest and best charitable event of the year and made possible by co-presenting sponsors: The Boswell Family, Helping Hands Foundation, Richard Slawson and Rugby Street at the Hobe Sound Polo Club. The event was completely sold-out with 800 tickets sold; Place of Hope was grateful for the support of its 20 Year Celebration Sponsors Debora, Jamie & Michelle Weinstein.

“Each year Place of Hope is able to reach more hurting children, youth, and families in our community and dream our programs bigger because of the incredible support we have,” said Bender. “We had a great time at Paradise on the Peninsula celebrating Florida’s treasures and expanding our impact in the Treasure Coast.”  

Paradise on the Peninsula guests enjoyed live entertainment by Whisky Six, raffle and auction items, a close look at animals by Busch Wildlife, and the moving story of Melita and Samson Gabriel. The Gabriel siblings, Place of Hope alumni, have stayed connected to the organization as it touched their lives as children and young adults finding themselves in need of help at no fault of their own. Place of Hope awarded the Hometown Hero recognition to Chris and Jill Gallagher and the Great Floridian award to Florida Representative John Snyder. Place of Hope is grateful for the hard work of the event co-chairs: Jennifer Hernandez, Lauren King and Biani Trimboli.

Both events had exciting live auctions thanks to the help of Neil Saffer. Visit placeofhope.com to learn more about our programs and work ahead in 2022.

Thank you to the Hope Bash Boca 2021 Sponsors: Cherie and John Arscott, Architectural Design Studies, Boca West Children’s Foundation, Susan and Peter Brockway, The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, Jeannette DeOrchis CFP, The Robert DeVries Family/Kellogg Foundation, Mary and Bill Donnell, Florida Coast Equipment, Trisha and, Todd Bachman, Monica Gonzalez, Michelle and, Michael Hagerty, Ann and Bob Hammer, International Materials Foundation, Kristin and Jason Watson, The Smith Brothers, Family Foundation Fund, Nikki and Craig Stelzer, Stoops Family Foundation, Sharon and Mark Warren Family, Kathryn and Tony Woods, Bonnie and Gary Hildebrand, Jim Moran Foundation, Amy and Mike Kazma, The Libra Foundation, Jeannine and Leland Morris, Katharine and Scott Moss, Moss Foundation, Dr. Anjali Noble, Noble Center for Health & Healing, Gary Peters Family Foundation, Remillard Family Foundation, Drs. Leighan and David Rinker, Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Foundation, Wendy and Vince Sadusky, Trish Savides, Debbie and, Dru Schmitt, Becky and Steve Scott, The Seta Family, Haley and Graham Simon, JoAnn and Philip Procacci, The Frione Family, Bluegreen Vacations, Paradigm Wealth, Casa de Montecristo, Everglades University, GL Homes, The GEO Group Foundation, Inc., NCCI, UBS, Leighan and David Rinker Family, Adria and Norman Thomas, Nicole and Jonathan Whitney, Melissa and Paul Bonaros, Marcia and Sean Caplen, Karleen and Elias Janetis, Renee and David Feder, The Boswell Family, Alie and Michael Howard, The Midgett Family, Kelly and Will Fleming, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, Ed Morse Automotive Group, Nothing Bundt Cakes, 4EverYoung, and Total Wine.

Thank you to the Paradise on the Peninsula 2021 Sponsors: Debora, Jamie and Michelle Weinstein, The Boswell Family, Christopher’s Kitchen, Helping Hands Foundation, Rugby Street Foundation, Olive U!, Lead One Consulting | Bob Fashano, Annabelle and Denis Coleman, Crypto Capital Ventures, Celedinas Insurance, BB&T | Truist Bank, Busch Family Foundation | Southern Eagle Distributing, Kerry and John Kenning, Mastroianni Family Foundation, Regency Wealth Management, H. E. Hill Foundation, Everglades Farm Equipment, Palm Beach Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, BWG Realty, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Garcia Family Farms, Greg Kino,  Allison and Mark Paladino, Andersen Tax, Basis Aesthetics & Basis Medical, Cotleur & Hearing, Discovery Land Company Foundation, Becker Tree Farms, Dunkin’ | Bowers Family, Eagle & Albatross, The Galbraith Family, Glory Ventures, Greg Forest, HBKS Wealth and Business Aviation Law, JH Realtor, JLRD Consulting Engineers, Lauren King, The Lugara Family, Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey, and Fronrath, Michele K. CPA, Donna Peters, South Florida Title Services, Steve and Jill Fried, The Seested Family, Waterfront Properties Club and Communities, Homes by Biani, The Palm Group, The Tiano Family, Treasure Coast Urgent Care, Ross and Candyce Lewis, LB Rowe Pools, Worth Avenue Yachts, Okeechobee Steakhouse and Prime Seafood, The Board Babes, Little Moir’s Hibiscus StrEATery, Hampton Forks, Nevs Barbeque, Red Dirt Rich | Bob Bell, Rollatini Italian Catering, Salute Market, Busch Family Foundation | Southern Eagle Distributing, Tiki 52, Tito’s Vodka, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Tidehouse | Guanabanas, Wine Proxy and Oceana Coffee.

Florida League of Cities Announces 2021 Youth Council Video Competition Winners

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Florida League of Cities Announces 2021 Youth Council Video Competition Winners

Florida League of Cities Announces 2021 Youth Council Video Competition Winners

Gulf Breeze, Sanford and Wellington youth councils win statewide competition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Brittni Johnsen

bjohnsen@flcities.com / 850.701.3652

TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Florida League of Cities (FLC), the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, today announced the winners of the 2021 Municipal Youth Council Video Competition. The goal of the competition is to provide a way for Florida’s youth councils to showcase their ideas, creativity and commitment to their communities.

The 2021 Municipal Youth Council Video Competition winners are:

  • City of Gulf Breeze Municipal Youth Council
  • City of Sanford Mayor’s Youth Council
  • Village of Wellington Youth Council

“It’s incredible seeing how engaged these students are,” said FLC President Phillip Walker, Commissioner for the City of Lakeland. “Not only are they actively involved with their local government, but they’re also identifying local problems and finding local solutions to solve them. If this is any indication of what’s to come for Florida’s cities, towns and villages, our future looks bright. Congratulations to this year’s competition winners!”

This year’s video competition asked councils to decide the most critical youth issue they’d like to address in the coming year, focusing on how young people can be part of the solution and how their local government and community can work together to resolve the issue being addressed.

Municipal youth councils are special councils that typically serve as an advisory board to the local government. They are composed of high school students within the city and are sometimes referred to as youth corps, teen advisory boards or mayor’s youth councils.

Winners will be showcased on the League’s website and social media platforms, be recognized in the League’s Quality Cities magazine and receive a monetary award and a plaque.

Additional information on the winning videos will be available on FLC’s website at flcities.com/youthcouncils.

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Founded in 1922, the Florida League of Cities is the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments. Its goals are to promote local self-government and serve the needs of Florida’s cities, which are formed and governed by their citizens. The League believes in “Local Voices Making Local Choices,” which focuses on the impact citizens and city leaders have in improving Florida’s communities. For more information, visit flcities.com.

Christmas for Kids of Big Brothers Big Sisters

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Christmas for Kids of Big Brothers Big Sisters

CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY TO KIDS OF BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
IN PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES BY MACY’S

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

West Palm Beach, FLA. (Monday, December 20, 2021) – Macy’s, a supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties held a private holiday experience with over 150 kids across all Macy’s locations in December.

A holiday tradition like no other, BBBS kids were invited to a Macy’s store from Boca Raton, Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, Boynton Beach, and Jensen Beach to participate in a magical morning with their families and Big Brother/Sister. Kids received a Santa hat, holiday mask and a $50 gift card to shop before the store opened to the public. Next, they had breakfast where they wrote letters to Santa, made arts and crafts, and put them into the Macy’s mailbox.

Macy’s at the Mall at Wellington Green. Photo by BBBS.

For every letter written to Santa, Macy’s will donate to the Make-a Wish America up to 1 million dollars. The kids went on a shopping spree to find gifts for their families. As a thank you, Macy’s was presented with a special BBBS ornament to put on their tree at the store.

“As many of our families are still recovering from effects of the pandemic, this event allowed the children to enjoy the holiday magic at Macy’s. They were grateful to be invited to this wonderful experience” said CEO, Yvette Flores-Acevedo of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties.

About Macy’s
For more than 160 years, Macy’s, the largest retail brand of Macy’s, Inc., has served generations at every stage of their lives. Through a digitally led shopping experience powered by macys.com, our award-winning mobile app and a nationwide portfolio of stores, Macy’s customers come to us for fashion, value and high-quality products. We are proud of our heritage and the unique role we play in American culture and tradition. We celebrate occasions big and small and have created decades of memorable experiences through Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. With the collective support of our customers and colleagues, Macy’s helps make a difference in every market we serve, supporting local and national charities through funding and volunteer service. With fashion, value and celebration as our guide, Macy’s makes life shine brighter for our customers, colleagues and communities.

Swings for Strings

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Swings for Strings

Swings for Strings

Golf Invitational

Thursday, March 31, 2022 | 11:00 AM

Wellington National Golf Club

400 Binks Forest Dr, Wellington, FL 33414

Join us for the annual Swings for Strings Golf Invitational at Wellington National Golf Club, designed by golf great Johnny Miller. This incredible event will benefit Palm Beach Symphony’s mission to engage and entertain communities through live performances of inspiring orchestral music!

Rates are $250 per player and $900 per foursome, special foursome pricing available until January 31. Register today by contacting Felix Rivera at frivera@palmbeachsymphony.org or 561.655.2657.

Impact 100 PBC Announces 2021 Grand Award Semi-Finalists

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Impact 100 PBC Announces 2021 Grand Award Semi-Finalists

IMPACT 100 PALM BEACH COUNTY ANNOUNCES 2021 GRAND AWARD SEMI-FINALISTS

(Boca Raton, FL.) – On Thursday, December 9, Impact 100 Palm Beach County (Impact 100 PBC) announced its 2022 semi-finalist nonprofit organizations. The 21 groups, all with projects based in south Palm Beach County, have the opportunity to now submit full applications for one of multiple $100,000 high-impact grants.

“Impact 100 PBC has become a major grant funder,” said Holly Schuttler, President of Impact 100 PBC. “To date, we have given over $4.5 million in grant funds to assist local non-profits and those most in need. These are funds that were not available to our community 11 years ago. Impact 100 PBC acts as a lifeline to these vital organizations.”

Impact 100 PBC is a women’s 501c3 nonprofit organization funding local nonprofit initiatives. It is comprised of a growing number of over 600 women who donate $1,000 annually, pool all funds and vote to award grants to nonprofits serving southern Palm Beach County in five focus areas: Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation; Education; Environment and Animal Welfare; Family; and Health and Wellness. Since its inception, Impact 100 Palm Beach County has awarded more than $4.5 million in grants.

“Our mission in Impact 100 PBC is to improve our community by collectively funding impactful $100,000 grants to nonprofits in our area,” said Kelly Fleming, President-Elect of Impact 100 PBC. “Last year we had 652 members and we are hoping to reach 700 this year. The more members we have, the more money we can give to nonprofits in Palm Beach County. This ‘team philanthropy’, where our funds are pooled together, makes a bigger impact than individual donations.”

This year’s semi-finalists include the following nonprofits in Impact 100 PBC’s focus areas.

  • Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation
    • Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts: Hands Across the Community
    • Spady Cultural Heritage Museum: Digitizing Black History
    • GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute: Theatrical Fusion
    • Young Singers of The Palm Beaches: South County Sings for Healing
  • Education
    • Best Foot Forward: Grounded for Life
    • Florence Fuller Child Development Centers: Intensive Individualized Tutoring for 100 Children
    • Propel Inc.: “VIRTUTOR”
    • University of Florida Foundation: SEFS & GEMS
    • Xcel Mentoring Network: Youth Training & Wellness
  • Environment & Animal Welfare
    • Boca Save Our Beaches: Sea Tails with Seymour
    • Marine Education Initiative: Sustainable Agriculture Education Initiative
    • Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League: Project Catsnip
  • Family
    • American Association of Caregiving Youth: RACY (Rides for A Caregiving Youth)
    • Camelot Community of Care: KinNections (Keeping Kids with Kinship Caregivers)
    • Friends of Foster Children: Kinship, Care & Connections
    • Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services: TFRC Therapeutic Resource & Family Center
    • Unicorn Children’s Foundation: Family Navigator Program
  • Health & Wellness
    • Love Serving Autism: Serving with Heart in SPBC
    • Promise Fund of FL: Health Equity for Women in Cancer & Prevention
    • The Lord’s Place: Buckle Campus
    • The Soup Kitchen, Inc.: Lift Up

Finalists will be announced on March 31, 2022 and will then have the chance to present their projects to the members of Impact 100 PBC. Members will then vote to award multiple $100,000 grants to nonprofits in five focus areas at the Grand Awards event on April 19, 2022.

Membership for Impact 100 PBC 2021 is open through March 31,2022 For more information about Impact 100 PBC or to join this chapter, please visit www.impact100pbc.org or call 561.336.4623.

The Wellington Art Society Features Ted Matz for Their January Meeting

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The Wellington Art Society Features Ted Matz for Their January Meeting

The Wellington Art Society Features Ted Matz for Their January Meeting

The Wellington Art Society will feature a presentation by artist Ted Matz for their January 12, 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 Ted Matz on how to best represent beautiful landscapes through the medium of oil paint. The public is invited. Social distancing will be observed, and masks are required. For more information contact: Laura Jaffe, presidentofwas@gmail.com. 

Painting by Ted Matz

The Wellington Art Society is delighted to present Ted Matz: artist, instructor and advocate for the visual arts as its guest speaker. Ted majored in painting at Eastern Michigan University and is a graduate from Kendall College of Art and Design.  He has worked in design related positions with Jacobson’s Store, Inc., Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor.

Ted is currently the President of Ted Matz Fine Art, Inc., teaching classes and workshops in both abstract and realism. He offers classes in oil and acrylic painting, watercolor, and plein air painting at Easel Art Supply in Lake Park, FL. He also conducts private mentoring sessions, in-studio classes and workshops, as well as online classes. 

Ted Matz

Ted has previously taught at the Boca Museum School of Art in Boca Raton, Florida and the Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Domestically he has held art and design workshops in Michigan, Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont, and has conducted international workshops in Cortona, Farindola and Florence, Italy; Paris and Arles, France; as well as Havana, Trinidad, Vinales, and Santa Clara, Cuba.  

When asked where he draws his inspiration from, he says “I love nature and the beauty that the natural world gives to us, therefore I have a very strong desire to record as much of it as possible… for future generations.”  Ted employs various mediums including oil, pastel, watercolor, gouache, and acrylics. He works in both realism and abstraction. Ted enjoys being open to a range of mediums and styles, giving him the freedom to choose those that best represent the subject for each piece he creates. 

Ted was the co-founder and past President of The New Studio for the Visual Arts in Jupiter, Florida and previously held the position of Chair of Painting and Drawing at the Lighthouse Art Center Gallery and School of Art in Tequesta, Florida. He also founded and chaired the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Annual Lighthouse ArtCenter’s Plein Air Festival in Tequesta/Jupiter, Florida and acted as consultant to the 4th Annual Festival.  The event draws 35 nationally recognized juried plein air artists from across the country and Europe. 

Ted’s next exhibition will be January 4 through 31, 2022 and will show his Abstract Landscape work at the Eissey Gallery of Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach Gardens. He has had his work shown in feature articles in Plein Air Magazine and is currently in the December/January issue.  

Visit www.tedmatzfineart.com to learn more about Ted Matz’s artwork and view his teaching schedule.

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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.  

Seeking Bridal Vendors

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Seeking Bridal Vendors

Wellington Seeks Vendors for First
Annual Bridal & Wedding Show


Are you a DJ, baker, caterer, entertainer, photographer, planner, or other service professional in the wedding and event industry? Wellington seeks vendors for its first Annual Bridal & Wedding Show.

The event will be hosted in the Grande Ballroom of the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard) on Sunday, February 27th, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and is expected to feature over 30 vendors from the wedding and event industry, food, live music, bridal fashion, give-a-ways, and more.

Vendor Information
The cost for vendor space is $250 and includes a 10’x10’ space (unless otherwise specified), a 6-foot table with tablecloth, and 2 chairs. Vendors interested in participating in the bridal show are asked to submit a vendor interest request form online at www.wellingtonfl.gov/BridalShow.

For additional information or sponsorship inquiries, contact Debbie Liquori, Administrative Coordinator, at 561-753-2484 or dliquori@wellingtonfl.gov.

Stay up to date on events and activities coming up in Wellington by signing up for the monthly Play Wellington Newsletter at www.wellingtonfl.gov/PlayWellington.

As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/Newsletter.

Giselle

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Giselle

Ballet Palm Beach presents the ballet Giselle. Giselle is one of the most beloved of all ballets with beautiful music by Adolph Adam. This ghost-filled ballet tells the tragic, romantic story of a beautiful young peasant girl who falls for the flirtations of the deceitful and disguised nobleman Albrecht. When the ruse is revealed, the fragile Giselle dies of heartbreak, and Albrecht must face the otherworldly consequences of his careless seduction. Performances are at The Kravis Center of the Performing Arts in March. Friday, March 4 at 7:00pm, Saturday, March 5 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm and Sunday, March 6 at 1:00pm and 5:00pm. Tickets are available at the Kravis Center Box Office. 561-832-7469 or kravis.org.

ARMORY ART CENTER ANNOUNCES UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

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ARMORY ART CENTER ANNOUNCES UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

The Armory Art Center is excited to announce their upcoming exhibitions and events. This season will be punctuated with exhibitions by Armory students, faculty, and artists-in-residence, and annual exhibitions and the internationally acclaimed traveling exhibit, Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. In addition, the Armory will hold its annual winter gala and the inaugural ARTISTRY exhibition and sale.

The new year opens with both the Armory Artist Show and the Armory Faculty Show on display from January 8th through January 28th. Next up is the Armory’s Artists-in-Residence exhibition sponsored by the Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation from February 5th through February 25th. This exhibition will provide the opportunity to see the work of the Armory’s four artists-in-residence for this season. The Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for Palm Beach and Martin Counties will be on display from February 9th through February 19th. The Armory is proud to present 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. With expertise and care, each ceiling fresco has been reproduced in its near original size using state-of-the-art technology. Altogether, the exhibition will feature thirty-four displayed reproductions, including internationally recognized The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgement. Art of the Phoenix will be on display from May 21 to June 11 and Summer Art Experience will be on display from July 29 to August 30.

All exhibitions at the Armory Art Center, 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m.-4:00pm. Saturday 10:00 a.m.-Noon. Closed Sunday. Please refer to the website for the current Armory Art Center COVID-19 protocols. Except for Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel on display from March 11 through April 24, galleries are free & open to the public. Timed tickets may be purchased for Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel at https://armoryart.org/event/michelangelo/ For more information go to www.armoryart.org/calendar/.

Additional Events

The Armory Art Center’s Annual Winter Gala, chaired by Janet Adler Schur, will be a fun celebration of art on Friday January 21, 2022, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, an auction, and beautiful artwork all while supporting the Armory Art Center’s general operating and outreach funds and youth programs. Tickets are $250 each. Go to https://armoryart.org/special-events/ for more information and to purchase tickets.

The inaugural ARTISTRY: Curated Treasures from the Palm Beaches exhibition and sale will take place March 1 – 3, 2022. This new exhibition and sale will feature previously loved items. Hours are Tuesday and Wednesday, March 1 – 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursday, March 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join event chairs Lynn Feld and Linda Silpe for an exclusive opening night party on February 28, 2022, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while shopping for previously loved items. Tickets for the party are $150 each. Go to https://armoryart.org/special-events/ for more information and to purchase tickets.

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