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The Art of Laughter

Arts Garage in Delray Beach is Launching

The Art of Laughter

An Hysterical New Comedy Series Featuring

Jimmie ‘JJ’ Walker

Thursday, January 6, at 8 pm

(Delray Beach, FL – December 7, 2021) Marjorie Waldo, President & CEO of Arts Garage, today announced an hysterical new comedy series, The Art of Laughter, launching on January 6 with TV, Film and Comedy Club superstar Jimmie “JJ” Walker. The new series will run quarterly on First Thursdays and will feature some of the best touring comedians from South Florida and beyond.

The inaugural The Art of Laughter event will be hosted by and feature comedian Mariza Brussolo, along with guest comedian Mark Christopher.

“We are so excited to add this series to our successful monthly First Tuesday Comedy Open Mics,” says Waldo. “I can’t imagine needing more laughter more than we do after the last year and a half.  I grew up watching JJ Walker, so having him headline the first event in this series is fantastic!”

Tickets to these general admission comedy shows are only $30 and are available for purchase by calling the Arts Garage Box Office at 561.450.6357 or going online to www.ArtsGarage.org.

Jimmie “JJ” Walker

Rising from the streets of New York’s ghettos to television superstardom, Jimmie Walker personifies the great American success story. His catch phrase “Dyn-o-mite!” is part of the modern vernacular, and he became such a major celebrity in the 1970s that Time Magazine named him “Comedian of the Decade.”

Along with working as the main attraction in all of the top comedy clubs at the time, Walker landed the role of the broadly strutting, wisecracking J.J. Evans in the hit television series, Good Times. Enjoying a six year run, Walker’s fame grew exponentially. He was the first winner of the NAACP Image Award, and won a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. He appeared on The Mac Davis Show, Donny and Marie, The John Davidson Show, The Merv Griffin Show, Dinah, The Mike Douglas Show, The Hollywood Squares, and the Match Game. Clothing, tee-shirts and even a talking doll that blurted out his signature catch phrase were soon on store shelves everywhere.

Even with his demanding schedule, Jimmie continued to appear as the headliner at top comedy clubs, including the world famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles. His joke writing team included a young David Letterman, Jay Leno and Byron Allen.

Walker’s television work would lead to movie roles, like boxer Bootney Farnsworth in Let’s Do It Again, co-starring with entertainment luminaries Sidney Poitier and Bill Cosby. Jimmie also released a smash comedy album, Dyn-o-mite! that went gold. When Good Times ended in 1979, Aaron Spelling offered Walker a starring role in the short-lived B.A.D. Cats, and returned to cast him again in 1983 in At Ease, an ABC series about a bunch of United States Army misfits. He also landed choice roles in films like Airplane! and Airport ’79, and was a regular on television shows like The Love Boat and Fantasy Island. In recent years he’s made scene-stealing appearances on The George Lopez Show, Everybody Hates Chris with Chris Rock, and Scrubs. In his spare time, Walker writes scripts for TV and movies, and continues to enjoy a comedy career now approaching five decades.

About Arts Garage:

Arts Garage delivers innovative, diverse, meaningful and accessible visual and performing arts experiences to Delray Beach and South Florida. “Connecting our community to the world through the Arts”—this vision drives all decision-making at Arts Garage, which brings local, emerging artists and established global performers into the local multi-cultural community (students and adults, locals and tourists, people of all ages, income levels, backgrounds) who share a love of the arts.

Diversity is a hallmark of Arts Garage, which provides multicultural programming that promotes inclusion in the arts. #DiscoverDiversity isn’t just a tagline—it is the cornerstone of our outreach programs, staffing, and marketing. Arts Garage is located at 94 NE 2nd Avenue in Delray Beach’s popular Pineapple Grove (33483). For more information, please call 561.450.6357 or visit www.artsgarage.org.

New Antique Row Art Gallery breathes new life into old and damaged paintings

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New Antique Row Art Gallery breathes new life into old and damaged paintings

Have you ever looked at that old heirloom painting on your wall and imagined how vibrant it must have looked in its original splendor?

Or stared longingly at a painting damaged during a cross-country move and tried to imagine it restored?

With professional art conservation services offered by a new art gallery in the heart of West Palm Beach’s legendary South Dixie Antique Row Art and Design District, those dreams are finally within reach.

Nick Vahlkamp, co-owner of Chicago Fine Art Company, offers state-of-the-art painting restoration and cleaning services, including restoring paintings defaced by water, dirt, canvas rips and more. Trained as an art conservator with 40 years of experience, Vahlkamp is one of the nation’s leading experts in museum-quality art conservation and offers a careful, skilled approach to restoration of both historic and contemporary paintings.

“Antique Row is made up of 40 small businesses whose owners are all specialists in their field, and it’s thrilling to welcome a professional conservator to our design family,” said Faustina Pace, president of the South Dixie Antique Row Association and owner of Faustina Pace Antiques and Interiors. “Chicago Fine Art Company is a wonderful addition to our walkable neighborhood of shops and galleries.”

With clients that include private collectors, university museums and other galleries, art owners from across the world have sought Vahlkamp’s expertise for everything from restoring an Old Master painting’s original brilliance to uncovering hidden layers from an eighteenth-century Enlightenment-era painting or whisking away water damage from contemporary paintings that have weathered hurricanes or floods.
It’s always the perfect season to think about investing in a restoration project. While many projects can be successfully completed in as little as four weeks, others may take longer — but that is often because the extent of the damage necessitates a more comprehensive repair and consultation with other conservators. Costs, too, vary with the time required. A few hundred dollars can result in a remarkable transformation, but for badly damaged paintings, the costs can run into the thousands.

“Restoring a beloved painting is the perfect gift for the person who has everything,” Vahlkamp said. “It’s timeless and it means getting back something invaluable by recovering its lost beauty.”

And restoration is just one component of Chicago Fine Art Company’s new Antique Row location. A vibrant, expansive gallery owned and managed by Vahlkamp and his wife, Barbara (veteran art dealers and longtime owners of the famed Kamp Gallery of Chicago), the 1,100-square-foot gallery offers hundreds of unique paintings in an array of styles, including period, modern and contemporary fine art. Experienced art dealers for more than four decades, the Vahlkamps have multiple options for any style and size a customer or designer is looking for, including works by Austrian romantic landscape painter Alois Arnegger, French scenographic artist Pierre Möri and Russian contemporary painter Evgeny Kuznetsov.

“We help many people who tell us they’ve just bought an old home and want to furnish it in a certain period style, or someone who needs something in a particular size, or even new artwork for their yacht,” Vahlkamp said. “In addition to the paintings on display in the gallery, we have many paintings in storage and others we can get. We have long-standing relationships with artists’ agents and other dealers so we can procure just about anything a customer is looking for.”

Known for their renowned gallery in Chicago (which they owned and operated for 40 years), the Vahlkamps sold their gallery several years ago and decided to relocate to West Palm Beach. But old habits die hard, and they found themselves missing gallery work. They fell in love with Antique Row and decided to use their breadth of experience and connections to open a new art gallery on South Dixie Highway.

A charming collection of specialty shops and galleries located just south of downtown West Palm Beach, Antique Row is easily accessible by foot and complimented by several award-winning restaurants. Architectural Digest, The New York Times, Art & Antiques and House Beautiful have all heralded Antique Row as one of the east coast’s premier antique shopping districts, with readers of Condé Nast Traveler ranking it as their No. 4 choice for best shopping in the U.S. The district has served as a top shopping destination for the world’s top interior designers for more than 30 years, specializing in vintage, antique and modern home décor shops.

“It’s beyond exciting for West Palm Beach to have two highly-experienced art dealers like Barbara and Nick Vahlkamp choose Antique Row as their location to open a new gallery,” said Christina Lambert, West Palm Beach city commissioner. “In addition to the beautiful artwork showcased in their gallery, Chicago Fine Art Company’s painting restoration services fill a unique niche for a downtown district like Antique Row.”

Vahlkamp said he enjoys both aspects of the business, and that his conservation work continues to benefit them in selecting paintings to sell in their gallery.

“My conservation background has given me a great advantage in identifying quality in composition by way of color, shape and form,” he said. “As a conservator, I look for more than aesthetics. I can tell if a painting has been damaged previously and how it has been restored. Having this background has served as a vital skill throughout all of our years of owning galleries.”

Chicago Fine Art Company is located at 3727 South Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach’s historic Antique Row. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Designers and groups welcome. For additional information, visit www.chicagofineart.org or call (847) 910-6173 or (847) 778-6328.

Wellington, FL: 5 Great Schools

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Wellington, FL: 5 Great Schools

Wellington, Florida: 5 Great Schools

Wellington, Florida is not only a great place to live, but also a great place to take your children to school. For the best education, Wellington has what your child needs, since it’s home to some of the best magnet schools in the US.

Live in the Wellington area, and want to learn more? You’ve come to the right place!

These are 5 of the top-rated public schools in Wellington based on academic performance and equity.

  1. Binks Forest Elementary

“Binks Forest Elementary School is one of the most top-rated schools in Wellington by far, ranking in the top 5%,” says Joanna Wales, a mom blogger at Revieweal and Essay Services. “The school serves almost a thousand students in grades kindergarten to the fifth grade. Binks is proud to have proficient overall test scores in math and reading. In math, Binks holds the top 1%; and in reading, is top 5%. In just the 2018-2019 school year alone, students at Binks achieve a 93% proficiency in math, as well as an 87% proficiency in reading and language arts. These outstanding achievements surpass Florida’s average proficiencies of 59% in math and 56% in reading and language arts.”

2. Equestrian Trails Elementary

Equestrian Trails is another magnet school that sits in the top 5% of all schools in the state of Florida. This elementary School currently serves over 800 students from grades Pre-K to the fifth grade. The school’s test scores are also something to behold, with students performing significantly well in both math and reading.

In just the 2018-2019 school year alone, Equestrian Trails was able to hold a 92% proficiency in math, while holding an 86% proficiency in reading and language arts. Like Binks Forest Elementary, Equestrian Trails shows great promise in the math and reading subjects, when it comes to testing. In addition, this school surpasses the average math and reading test scores of the Florida state.

3. Elbridge Gale Elementary

Another predominant magnet school in Wellington, Elbridge Gale Elementary School also excels in math and reading. Serves over a thousand students in grades Pre-K to the fifth grade, Elbridge Gale ensures that its students are getting the best education possible from Day One.

The school is currently placed in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for their overall test scores in math and reading. For math, the school is in the top 20%, and in the top 10% in reading. The percentage of students excelling in math is 81%; whereas, in reading, 80% of students achieve proficiency in reading and language arts.

4. Wellington Elementary

“Wellington Elementary School is a suitable place to bring your children, if you wish to see them excel in their learning,” says Emma Carter, a writer at Best essay writing service and Resumention. “With almost 900 students currently attending, Wellington Elementary teaches grade levels Pre-K all the way to the fifth grade. As a magnet school, this school has placed in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for their overall test scores. In both math and reading, they’re in the top 20%, as of the 2018-19 school year. However, their most prestigious subject is math, where they hold a 79% proficiency, while reading is 73%.”

5. Emerald Cove Middle School

Finally, Emerald Cove Middle School is a great school for your middle-schooler. Currently serving over 1,200 students in the sixth to the eighth grade, Emerald Cove excels in both math and reading.

Ranked in the top 30% of all schools in Florida, Emerald Cove has much to offer, when it comes to giving your child high-quality education. In math, students score in the top 20%. In reading, they score in the top 30%. 74% of students do very well in math, while 67% do exceptional in reading.

Conclusion

As you can see, there are many schools to consider when in Wellington, Florida. With magnet school now made more important than ever, it’s no surprise that Wellington has become home to some of the best schools in the country. Since math and reading are gateways to promising careers and futures, it’s essential for your child to get into the best school possible.

So, if you live in the Wellington area in Florida (or plan to move here), consider one of these 5 schools for your child, as you make their future brighter through high-quality education.

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Emily Henry, a Wellington resident, is a writer at Writing Services Reviews and Coursework Writing Services. She is also a contributing writer and tutor for Subjecto. As a content writer, she writes articles about parenting, education, and family activities.

The Arc Receives Grant for Community Inclusion Program

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The Arc Receives Grant for Community Inclusion Program

The Arc Receives Grant for Community Inclusion Program

Riviera Beach, Fla. (December 7, 2021) – The Arc of Palm Beach County aims to help all children feel included and to thrive. Thanks to a renewed partnership between The Arc and Prime Time Palm Beach County, children with disabilities will continue to receive inclusive, high-quality experiences during the hours after the school bell rings.

The Arc’s Community Inclusion Program ensures that youth with disabilities can participate in out-of-school time (OST) programs alongside their peers. By providing training and support for OST practitioners, The Arc helps them implement interactive activities that encourage communication, emotional awareness, and social interaction. Improved access to afterschool and summer programs emphasizes each child’s strengths and abilities.

“The Community Inclusion Program provides great advice and wonderful ideas for engaging students of all abilities that we can implement in our programs the right away,” said Kimberly Sheehan, afterschool director at Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School. “All of our students benefit from the inclusive activities we learn through the program, helping to promote acceptance between children with disabilities and their classmates.”

The Community Inclusion Program is made possible with support from Prime Time Palm Beach County, which receives significant funding from the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County. Prime Time has supported The Arc for more than 15 years.

About The Arc of Palm Beach County

The Arc is changing the conversation around disabilities by defying definitions, inspiring possibilities, and improving the lives of the people we serve, their families, and our community. Since 1958, The Arc has envisioned a community where every person feels welcome, connected, and accepted.

About Prime Time Palm Beach County

Prime Time Palm Beach County is a nonprofit organization that provides resources and support for out-of-school time professionals to develop programs that inspire children to be their best and allow them to thrive socially and academically. Prime Time’s integrated model of services is one of the strongest, most comprehensive and well-respected systems for measuring and improving out-of-school time program quality in the nation. To learn more about Prime Time Palm Beach County, visit www.primetimepbc.org.

About Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County

Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, a special district created by Palm Beach County voters, provides leadership, funding, and research on behalf of the county’s children, so they grow up healthy, safe, and strong. www.cscpbc.org www.everyparentpbc.org

Inaugural Olympia Community Run

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Inaugural Olympia Community Run

Inaugural Community Run for Olympia Residents Brings Neighborhood Together

On Sunday, December 5th, Olympia residents laced up their sneakers for the First Inaugural Community Run.

After nearly two years of pandemic isolation, AJ and Christina Bachmann wanted to get back to doing what they loved – running. But this time they wanted to run with their community. 

The Bachmanns usually run a half marathon every year, but weren’t able to during COVID. They had the idea to run with their community members and when they first presented the idea, over 100 people responded. The HOA took notice and got involved helping the Bachmann’s to organize road closings, mass communications, and incurred some costs.

They registered 467 residents and even had to turn people away unfortunately when registration closed a few weeks ago. 

They held 4 different races, all circling around a 2.7 mile loop (Fatio Circle) and ending at the Olympia Clubhouse.  These included: The Family Fun Run (1 mile), a 5K, a 10K and a half marathon. 

Thanks to sponsors like PCSI (Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Disorders Institute of South Florida), they provided runners with some amazing medals, shirts, bags, and other goodies.  “Sponsors like PCSI have been instrumental in keeping the costs low for residents which encourages entire families to register,” said AJ Bachman. 

The attention to detail and enthusiasm for this inaugural event made it a smashing success.

The event brought residents together and helped them network.  “People that had never met previously are now friends,” AJ Bachmann noted. 

AJ and Christina have enjoyed watching their neighbors training/preparing for this event…seeing them get outside and go for a run as a family. 

They plan to do this yearly and are excited to watch the event grow each year. 

And here are the race finalists. 

  1. Half Marathon – Male Overall
    1. Seth Waller (1:35:49)
    2. AJ Bachmann (1:41:08)
    3. Attila Bucko (1:45:24)
  2. Half Marathon – Female Overall
    1. Christina Bachmann (1:45:58)
    2. Becca Stewart (1:58:26)
    3. Lisa Hersman (2:08:15)
  3. 10K – Male Overall
    1. Matthew Finkelstein (39:04)
    2. Cormac Doyle (45:40)
    3. Raul Alvarado (50:43)
  4. 10K – Female Overall
    1. Kathy Glazer (57:28)
    2. Kelly Anderson (57:30)
    3. Ona Gurevicius (57:47)
  5. 5K – Male Overall
    1. Matthew Gross (22:05)
    2. Steve Gross (23:08)
    3. Piotr Komorowski (23:10)
  6. 5K – Female Overall
    1. Raquel Clark (22:31)
    2. Abigail Tortora (27:27)
    3. Shirley Madriz-Hughes (27:37)
  7. 1 Mile – Male Overall
    1. James Caprio (6:50)
    2. Augustas Gurevicius (8:25)
    3. Bradley Schnipper (9:17)
  8. 1 Mile – Female Overall
    1. Emily Wellikoff (9:08)
    2. Lucca Peck (9:50)
    3. Anne Fallow (10:16)

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Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Disorders Institute of South Florida (PCSI) is the largest integrated pulmonary and chest specialty group in Palm Beach County. The vision of PCSI is to provide innovative, exceptional care through the integration of state-of-the-art technologies and in coordination with other healthcare providers. With offices in Wellington and Atlantis, PCSI utilizes the best equipment, options, and technology available to provide world-class treatment. 

Gift Ideas for Nature Lovers

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Gift Ideas for Nature Lovers

What’s the most unusual Christmas gift you’ve ever received? For me, it was Christmas 2019 as I eagerly unwrapped one of the gifts from my husband, Greg. Always full of surprises, I had no idea what he’d added to the gift bags surrounding our tree. Imagine my surprise when I saw that he’d chosen to give me a Freshette. For those who have no idea what that is (neither did I!) it’s an environmentally sound, palm-sized, reusable, anatomically-designed funnel with a 6” retractable extension tube. Or, as I now call it, a “pee-pee cup.” I was speechless.

Two years later I must say, it may have been the best gift ever. Since COVID invaded our world, Greg and I have logged well over 350 miles of hiking trails all over New York and surrounding areas. With the pee-pee cup, I never have to worry about finding a restroom, dirty outhouses, or exposing my entire bottom while trying to answer nature’s call. I know it’s TMI, but now I can relieve myself just like a man. What a gift, literally!

I share this story not to be tacky but to give you a few ideas for the nature lovers on your gift list. Don’t worry, they’re not all about bodily functions. Here are a few of my favorites.

Vasque Hiking Shoes

Vasque Hikng Shoes
Walking on Water in my Vasque Hiking Shoes

Good shoes make all the difference for hiking or walking long distances. I have hiking boots that I love but this year I tried out the Vasque Breeze LT Low GTX. Made from 50% recycled content and featuring Nature-Tex waterproof technology. This is just one of the many styles Vasque offers. I highly recommend this line – these are hands down the most comfortable, lightweight active shoes I’ve ever owned and I wear them on the trails, walking around New York City and pretty much everywhere.

SCOTTeVEST

Think you could use more pockets when hiking or sightseeing? The SCOTTeVEST solves that problem. Available in several styles for men and women, the motto for these storage-focused vests is “It’s not rocket science, it’s pocket science.” I tried the featherweight eVest for women. This fascinating garment boasts a total of 16 pockets. Features include a tablet pocket, change pockets, water bottle holder, detachable key holder and a removable RFID blocking pocket. The biggest issue I had was remembering where I put everything!

Crampons by Hillsound

Crampons and trekking poles for winter hikes
Winter Hikes with Crampons & Trekking Poles

Like you, I lived in Florida for many years. When I moved to New York it took years for me to master the art of walking in snow without falling down. I never dreamed I’d one day hike through snow but now I’m a big fan. Yes, it’s cold, but as they say in Norway, “there’s no bad weather, only bad clothing.” I was in Norway the first time I tried crampons. Unsuccessfully attempting to walk up an icy hill, my friend, Lisbeth handed me a pair of these metal contraptions with spikes and instructed me to strap them onto my boots. I walked up that ice-covered hill like a boss! It was the best thing EVER (before the pee-pee cup, of course.) Now that I’ve added winter hikes to my weekend activities, I have a pair of my own. If someone on your gift-giving list has the inclination to hike through the snow, they’ll love you for getting them a pair, seriously.

Black Diamond Alpine FLZ Trekking Poles

Black Diamond Alpine Trekking Poles

Some people love trekking poles, others don’t. But I know this from experience – sometimes you need them. While I don’t use mine for every hike, I love having them with me just in case I’m faced with a rock scramble or a trail with rocks that require me to step up to heights equal to my leg length – an unfortunate consequence of being vertically challenged. My Black Diamond Alpine FLZ Trekking Poles are fabulous because they’re lightweight and can be folded to fit in my hiking backpack. Someday when I’m even older than I am now, I’ll use these poles instead of a walking cane. It’s much cooler, don’t you think?

Meet the nomadiQ

nomadiQ

As spending time in nature continues to be a priority, camping has stepped into the spotlight too. Although I’m not a fan of sleeping on the ground, I do enjoy waking up surrounded by trees and the sounds of the great outdoors. Living in New York City, there’s no place to park an RV, so I’ve limited my camping pursuits to glamping, tiny house camping or cabins. With camping, grilling is the only authentic way to dine, right? And, of course, grilling over the fire requires you to actually know how to build a proper fire. Realizing this is not part of my skill set, I chose to try a new approach: the nomadiQ.

This portable gas grill weighs in at an impressively light 12 pounds. Small but mighty, it offers dual temperature control with two independent grilling surfaces. It’s super simple to use and even easier to transport. The folded size is only 16 inches wide, 14 inches high and 6 inches thick. Take it along to campsites, parks, the beach or RVing. We even took ours along for the ride on a Midwest road trip. I’m happy to report, my grilled campsite burgers no longer look and taste like hockey pucks.
You can find nomadiQ on Amazon or at Lowes.com.

Happy Holidays to You and Yours!

Pelican Café Launches New Dinner & Music Series Next Month

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Pelican Café Launches New Dinner & Music Series Next Month

Pelican Café Launches New Dinner & Music Series Next Month with Cabaret Headliners

Carole J. Bufford & Peter Calo

‘Poets & Pickers’

Thursday, January 13

(Lake Park, FL – December 6, 2021) Mark Frangione, the Owner/Chef of the popular restaurant Café Pelican, is excited about the inaugural dinner-and-show event next month kicking off a new cabaret series.

Thursday, January 13

Carole J. Bufford & Peter Calo

“Poets & Pickers”

The exciting inaugural show in this new four-part cabaret series will feature the very popular and much in demand Carole J. Bufford, one of the most sought after young performers in the New York cabaret and jazz scene who has been hailed by The New York Times as, “Thereal thing; you know when you see it… The way her voice, with its blues inflections, cut a swatch, leaving nothing standing, tempts me to describe her with groveling hyperbole as an earthier, more acerbic, 21st century Barbara Streisand.” Bufford will be accompanied on guitar by Peter Calo, a prolific and gifted musician who has been recognized for his solo work as well as his collaboration with Carly Simon and other great artists.

“The lyrics of the songs in our Poets & Pickers celebration have the ability to make you laugh, break your heart, chill you to the bone, or just make you relish the beauty of the words,” promises the singer. The dinner-show at Pelican Café will include audience favorite numbers by Randy Newman, Irving Berlin, Bobbie Gentry, Cole Porter, John Prine, Kris Kristofferson, Kander & Ebb, and more.

“Poets & Pickers” is generously underwritten in part by:

+ Judy & Jerry Kaufman

+ Cindy & Harold Guttman in honor of Cindy’s parents

The evening will include a delicious three course dinner from 6 to 8 pm, followed by the concert from 8 to 9:15 pm. Dinner will consist of a first course, a choice of one of four entrees, and dessert. A cash bar will be available before and during the shows, and the tables will be reconfigured to maximize visibility of the stage. Master showman Rob Russell will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the concert at the award-winning Pelican Café, which is located at 612 US-1 in Lake Park (33403). 

Tickets for the opening cabaret on January 13 including dinner and show are:

+ VIP Tickets – $250 per person, includingPrime Seating and Private Post-Show Meet and Greet

+ Standard Tickets – $200 per person (Preferred Seating)

+ Bar Seating – $150 per person

To purchase tickets for “Poets and Pickers” with Carole Bufford and Peter Calo, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cabaret-series-featuring-carole-j-bufford-and-peter-calo-tickets-195217559977.

Additional upcoming concerts in the new cabaret series at Pelican Café include:

+ Thursday, February 24:  Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano

+ Thursday, March 24: Ann Hampton Callaway

+ Thursday, April 28: Todd Murray & Alex Rybeck

For more information about the Pelican Café and the new cabaret series, please visit www.thepelicancafe.com.

Wellington’s Annual Father Daughter Dance

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Wellington’s Annual Father Daughter Dance

Wellington’s Annual Father Daughter Dance returns January 29, 2022


Tickets on sale Monday, December 6th


Fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, and all blends of families are invited to take part in Wellington’s Annual Father Daughter Dance on Saturday, January 29, 2022. It will be a night of delight designed for daughters ages 5 to 14, and includes dinner, dessert, dancing, games, photos, and more. Each couple will receive keepsakes to cherish the magical memories of this fun evening. The theme for the evening is the “Father Daughter Disco Ball.”

The Father Daughter Dance will take place at the Village Park Gymnasium (11700 Pierson Road), from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Monday, December 6th, and will be available through January 27th at 5:00 p.m. (or until tickets are sold out). Tickets can be purchased at the Village Park Gymnasium and the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard). The cost is $50 per resident couple and $62.50 per non-resident couple. Additional tickets may be purchased for $20 per resident and $25 per non-resident.

This event is expected to sell out, so be sure to purchase your tickets early!

For more information call 561-753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/FatherDaughter.

This event is partially sponsored by Meier & Benitez Orthodontics. Additional sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Stay up to date on upcoming events and activities 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.

WE ❤️ NY

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WE ❤️ NY

Palm Beach Photographic Centre to Present

WE ❤️ NY

Visions & Views of Two Great Photographers

Gary Hershorn & Adam Stoltman

Public is Invited to Free Opening Reception and Lecture on December 13; Exhibition Runs Through February 12

(West Palm Beach, FL – December 3, 2021) Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world renowned Palm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today announced the museum’s next major exhibition:

WE ❤️ NY

Visions & Views of Two Great Photographers

Gary Hershorn

The New, New York City Skyline

“Since the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, New York City has undergone an amazing construction boom transforming an iconic skyline known to people the world over into a completely new look. The city has added supertall skyscrapers to Lower Manhattan, to the west side of midtown with Hudson Yards, and to 57th Street with the addition of the pencil towers along the new Billionaires’ Row. I have spent the last 10 years documenting this change, trying to incorporate the old with the new as the old gets harder and harder to see. With the help of the sun and moon, I try to show the endless beauty of the worlds most desired destination and capture renowned structures like the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building,” says Gary Hershorn.

JERSEY CITY, NJ – NOVEMBER 20: The sun rises behind the Statue of Liberty in New York City on November 20, 2021, as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey. (Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)

A Canadian photographer and picture editor based in New York City, Hershorn’s 40-year career includes stints at UPI and Reuters, where his titles included Senior Photographer, Picture Editor-Americas, and Global Sports Pictures Editor. He led major event coverage of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, Hurricane Katrina, the Haiti Earthquake, as well as 17 Olympic Games, 24 Masters Golf tournaments, 24 Academy Awards, along with various Super Bowls, World Series, Stanley Cups, World Cups of Soccer, US Opens in tennis and golf, Wimbledon, Grammy Awards, and Emmy Awards.

Adam Stoltman

New York City Parks and People

New York City’s system of parks, occupying nearly 30,000 acres of land, numbering more than 1,700 parks and playgrounds, and serving more than 8 million people is one of the most complex, diverse and extraordinary in the world. “Delicately interwoven into the fabric of the city, natural spaces and city parks are inextricably tied to the health of an extremely diverse series of communities and constituencies across the five boroughs,” says Adam Stoltman, who will preview select images from his 6-year ongoing project documenting the many ways in which New Yorkers interact with, utilize and enjoy these parks each day. 

A photographer and editor for more than 30 years, work by Adam Stoltman has appeared in Newsweek, LIFE, Sports Illustrated, The New York Times Sunday Magazine, New York, Stern, Paris Match, and numerous other publications. He has covered 12 Olympic Games, and most major sporting events, some as a photographer and others as an editor. Parks and People is a photographic exploration of New Yorker’s relationship with their parks, green spaces and playgrounds. With 1,700 parks covering more than 30,000 acres, it is as much a social ecosystem as a natural one.

Free Opening Reception and Lecture

Both Gary Hershorn and Adam Stoltman will speak at 5 pm on Monday, December 13, followed by the free opening reception from 6:30 to 8 pm.

About the Palm Beach Photographic Centre:

The Photo Centre is located at the downtown City Center municipal complex at 415 Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm. Monday through Saturday. For more information, please call 561.253.2600 or visit www.workshop.org or www.fotofusion.org.

The Palm Beach Photographic Centre is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching life through the photographic arts. All donations are greatly appreciated at www.workshop.org/contrib.

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