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2021 – 2022 Calendar of Events for the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens

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2021 – 2022 Calendar of Events for the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens

Unknowing (Between Day and Night) by Carol Prusa

November 3, 2021 – January 2, 2022

  • What: Unknowing (Between Day and Night) by Carol Prusa

Carol Prusa creates symbolically charged work responding to liminal locations, using graphite pours and silverpoint drawing in a dance between the known and unknown to create erotically charged portals to new possibilities. Unknowing (Between Day and Night) articulates emergent forms, offering insight into the mystery of our existence while embracing the magnitude of the universe with the lawlessness of imagination to distill the sacred.

Represented by galleries on both coasts as well as Taipei, Vancouver and Geneva, Prusa exhibits widely in museums and curated exhibitions. Her work has been supported by fellowships including the Howard Foundation and South Florida Cultural Consortium. Museum collections include the Perez Museum of Art, Spencer Museum of Art, Museum of Art Ft. Lauderdale, Hunter Museum of American Art, Telfair Art Museum and Daum Museum of Contemporary Art, among others.

·       Where: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens – 253 Barcelona Road, West Palm Beach

·       When:

  • November 3, 2021 – January 2, 2022
  • Exhibition runs Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Admission: Normal admission is free for members, $15 for non-member adults, $10 for seniors (age 65 and older), $7 for students, and children under five are free.

·       Contact: Please visit www.ansg.org or call 561-832-5328

Stories in the Gardens

In Celebration of National Family Literacy Month

In Partnership with the Mandel Public Library

November 5, 12, 19, 26 at 9 a.m.

  • What: Stories in the Gardens – in celebration of National Family Literacy Month and in partnership with the Mandel Public Library

Get the whole family together to read a good book! Studies show that reading activities with family is the most important factor when it comes to preparing young children to read on their own.

Bring your children ages 2 to 6 to hear a special storyteller in an inspiring setting surrounded by nature, music, science and art. All registrants will leave with an activity kit to do at home.

  • When/Where: Fridays in November ( Nov 5, 19, 19 and 26) at 9 a.m. at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens

·       Admission: Complimentary admission. Registration required and space is limited

·       Contact: Please visit www.ansg.org or call 561-832-5328

5th Annual Sculpture in Motion: The Art of Pre- and Post-War Automobiles

Honoring Gold Star Families of Palm Beach County and Veterans

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Saturday, November 13, 2021

  • What: 5th Annual Sculpture in Motion: The Art of Pre- and Post-War Automobiles

Sculpture in Motion, honoring Gold Star Families of Palm Beach County and Veterans, welcomes visitors of all ages to experience the history and design of one-of-a-kind, classic pre- and post-war automobiles. Group tours by renowned automotive historians will be offered throughout the day and guests will have the opportunity to be the judges and cast their votes for “Most Artistic,” “Most Elegant,” “People’s Choice” and “Young Connoisseur.”

At the conclusion of the event, the community and guests will have the opportunity to view the Grand Tour Parade of Cars departing the main lawn from the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, crossing the bridge and touring the island of Palm Beach.

  • Where: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens – 253 Barcelona Road, West Palm Beach
  • When: Saturday, November 13, 2021
    • Exhibition – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Parade of Cars – 4:15 p.m.
  • Contact: Please visit www.ansg.org or call 561-832-5328 to purchase tickets

Tarik Currimbhoy: Reflections

January 5 – February 27, 2022 – Gallery Exhibition

January 5 – June 30, 2022 – Garden Exhibition

  • What: Tarik Currimbhoy: Reflections

Classically trained in the arts, industrial design, and architecture, Tarik Currimbhoy is a trifecta of artistic prowess. Having earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Architecture from the Pratt Institute, as well as a Master of Arts from Cornell University, Currimbhoy later went on to teach at both institutions. In both architecture and sculpture, Tarik searches for tranquility, simplicity and tactility, expressed in purity of both form and material. Inspired by ancient architecture of building blocks resting on each other in tension and compression, Currimbhoy’s sculptures are “stories of structure and gravity”, held together under compression in stone and metal. He has mastered the juxtaposition of the old and the new, using handcrafting and ancient casting techniques to create sculptures that are modern and minimal in form. His design work has been published internationally and his sculptures may be found across the world in public spaces as well as corporate and private collections.

·       Where: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens – 253 Barcelona Road, West Palm Beach

·       When:

  • January 5 – February 27, 2022 – Gallery Exhibition
  • January 5 – June 30, 2022 – Garden Exhibition
  • Exhibition runs Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Admission: Normal admission is free for members, $15 for non-member adults, $10 for seniors (age 65 and older), $7 for students, and children under five are free.

·       Contact: Please visit www.ansg.org or call 561-832-5328

Bradley Theodore Artist in Residence

January 5 – June 30, 2022

  • What: Bradley Theodore Artist in Residence

Born in Turks & Caicos and based between Miami Beach and New York City, Bradley Theodore is a multi-disciplinary artist whose iconoclastic approach to art can be found internationally, from 10-foot murals on the streets of New York, Tokyo, and Milan, to sold out solo exhibitions in London. Theodore studied at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City and began his artistic career adorning the streets with vibrant, chromatic murals of skeleton crews depicting contemporary pop culture and fashion “royalty.” With deliberate strokes of high-intensity pastel color, he strips figures from George Washington all the way to Karl Lagerfield down to clothed skeletons. He has become a staple in the art and fashion scene across the globe. Celebrity collectors include Alyssa Milano, Iris Apfel, Bryan Cranston and Salma Hayek. Theodore’s professional collaborations with Moët & Chandon, Rolls-Royce, Google, PUMA, Haig Club and Moleskine underscore his willingness to allow contemporary culture and commerce to coexist within his larger practice.

·       Where: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens – 253 Barcelona Road, West Palm Beach

·       When: January 5 – June 30, 2022

  • Admission: Normal admission is free for members, $15 for non-member adults, $10 for seniors (age 65 and older), $7 for students, and children under five are free.

·       Contact: Please visit www.ansg.org or call 561-832-5328

An Evening of Music and Art in the Gardens

Friday, January 14, 2022 – 6 to 8 p.m.

  • What: An Evening of Music and Art in the Gardens

An Evening of Music and Art in the Gardenshonors Gardens Conservancy members and  includes the presentation of the Ann Norton Award for Philanthropy, an award extended annually to individuals who advance the mission of the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens and embrace Ann Norton’s vision for her legacy to our community. This year’s award will be presented to Caroline Rafferty. The event will also celebrate artist in residence Bradley Theodore and sculptures by Tarik Currimbhoy.

·       Where: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens – 253 Barcelona Road, West Palm Beach

·       When: Friday, January 14, 2022 – 6 p.m.

·       Admission: $500 – includes Gardens Conservancy membership

·       Contact: Please visit www.ansg.org or call 561-832-5328

Third Annual Jazz & Gospel in the Gardens

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Sundays in February – 1 to 3 p.m. (February 6, 13, 20, 27)

In honor of Black History Month, ANSG is proud to present Jazz & Gospel in the Gardens. Visitors will have the opportunity to listen to gospel and jazz from visiting world class artists among the monumental works of Ann Norton.

·       Where: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens – 253 Barcelona Road, West Palm Beach

·       When: Sundays in February – 1 to 3 p.m.

  • February 6 – Troy Anderson as Louis Armstrong (Quintet)
  • February 13 –  Ritah Wilburn (Quartet) 
  • February 20 – Nicole Yarling Jazz Violinist and Vocalist (Quartet)
  • February 27 – Nikki Kidd Contemporary Jazz Vocalist (Quartet)
  • Admission: Normal admission is free for members, $15 for non-member adults, $10 for seniors (age 65 and older), $7 for students, and children under five are free.

·       Contact: Please visit www.ansg.org or call 561-832-5328

The Animal Paintings of Helmut Koller

March 2 – April 3, 2022

  • What: The Animal Paintings of Helmut Koller

Palm Beach resident Helmut Koller is mainly known for his colorful, bold and festive paintings of animals. Koller grew up in the Austrian countryside and after completing his training as a photographer, he became the official photographer for the Vienna State Opera. For seven years he photographed superstars like Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Leonard Bernstein and Rudolf Nurejev. Within that period Koller co-wrote, photographed and designed his first book -“Women Over 30.” Two more books followed – “Elektra” and “Opera Live.” Koller then moved to Manhattan followed by Palm Beach, where he now resides.

In 1987, with his first collection of paintings, “Homage to Egon Schiele”, Koller made the transition from photography to painting. The artist then turned his interest to historic portraits of the Native Americans. Figurative paintings in acrylic on canvas followed. Since the beginning of 1997 Koller is working on a series of colorful animal paintings. In summer 1998, Suppan Galerie in Vienna, Austria, showed these new paintings for the very first time at an exhibition. Galleria di Sorrento at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas premiered these super realistic “new pop” paintings in the United States in the summer 1999.

·       Where: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens – 253 Barcelona Road, West Palm Beach

·       When: March 2 – April 3, 2022

o   Exhibition runs Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Admission: Normal admission is free for members, $15 for non-member adults, $10 for seniors (age 65 and older), $7 for students, and children under five are free.

·       Contact: Please visit www.ansg.org or call 561-832-5328

33 Brick Street

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33 Brick Street

33 BRICK STREET:  A HOOSIER ORIGINAL AND UNIQUE TO FRENCH LICK

By Mike May

Simply put, French Lick, Indiana is a unique destination.  Without a doubt, it’s in a category unto itself.  In many respects, French Lick is a real life Brigadoon.  Places like French Lick really don’t exist anymore, unless it’s French Lick, of course.  This community’s amenities include, but are not limited to, two revitalized resort hotels, a spa, casino and a pair of true championship golf courses designed by two hall of fame golf course architects, Donald Ross and Pete Dye.  Very few places are on par with French Lick, especially when you realize how many people live in this rural burg of civilization in southwestern Indiana.  Surrounded by the Hoosier National Forest, French Lick is easily accessible from both Indianapolis and Louisville – less than a two-hour drive from Indianapolis’s International Airport and roughly a 90-minute journey from the Louisville Mohammed Ali International Airport.

Once you arrive in French Lick, you’ll be starstruck and you’ll always want to stay longer than you had originally intended.  After all, French Lick is cozy, cool, and comfortable.

French Lick’s two world-class resorts – the French Lick Resort and the West Baden Springs Hotel – are within a stone’s throw of one another, figuratively, but not literally.  Both are alluring attractions which have hosted the rich and famous, dating back to the early 1900s.  After a massive infusion of cash by the Cooke Corporation, beginning in the mid-1990s, both resorts now rival any vacation getaway in the U.S.

Another unusual, but true, aspect of French Lick is that it’s the hometown of former three-time NBA Most Valuable Player and Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Bird.  Nicknamed ‘The Hick from French Lick,’ Bird was a high school basketball superstar back in the mid-1970s when he played basketball for the local high school – the Spring Valley High School Blackhawks.  While Bird is most well-known for his time playing in the NBA for the Boston Celtics and in college for Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana, the roots of Bird’s greatness in basketball can be traced to his days growing up in French Lick.  Bird and French Lick are joined at the hip, now and forever.

Writer Mike May with Larry Bird memorabilia

As a way to honor ‘Larry Legend’ and as a reference to the nearby brick street, a sports bar/restaurant in French Lick was opened in 2008.  As a way to highlight and recognize Bird’s favorite jersey number, 33, this restaurant is called 33 Brick Street (480 South Maple Street, French Lick; 812-936-3370).  The walls at 33 Brick Street are decorated with sports memorabilia — pictures, newspaper clippings, jerseys, trophies, etc. – that highlight Bird’s championship-filled basketball career.  In fact, there are six jerseys on display at 33 Brick Street that Bird wore during his basketball playing days – including the jersey he wore in 1992 when he was a member of the original Olympic ‘Dream Team’ that competed and won a gold medal at the Barcelona Olympics.  In addition to the recognition for Bird, 33 Brick Street has jerseys on display from other sports greats such as former NFL quarterbacks Joe Montana, Brett Favre, Dan Marino, and Peyton Manning; NFL Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith; NBA legends Michael Jordan and Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson; NHL superstar Wayne Gretzky; ex-Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison; former Indiana Pacers sharp-shooting guard Reggie Miller, among others.

It’s worth noting that Bird doesn’t own the restaurant, but it was built with his blessing and he supplied much of the memorabilia on display.

While your eyes are stimulated by what’s on display inside 33 Brick Street, your hunger pains will be equally satisfied by the quality, quantity and diversity of food that emerges from the kitchen.  You would be challenged to not be able to find something on the menu that doesn’t complement your taste buds.  Truth be told, as great as the sports memorabilia is at 33 Brick Street, the quality of the food is as good if not better, if such a comparison is possible.  

 

Pork chops

Here, there are appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, hand breaded tenderloin, hand breaded fish, signature steaks, seafood, pasta, pork chops, chicken breast, and legendary Angus burgers.  If you want to eat something that is symbolic of the restaurant’s namesake, you can order The Bird (chicken breast, smothered with melted cheddar cheese, mushrooms, and topped with bacon) or The 33 Melt (8 oz. of fresh beef topped with grilled onions and Swiss cheese, mushrooms, and spicy aioli sauce served on Texas toast). 

An Angus Burger

Of the five legendary Angus burgers on the menu, the most famous is the Southwest which is a ½ pound burger served with barbecue sauce, crispy smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, and topped with crispy onion rings.  It has been named as the third best burger in the state of Indiana, according to the Indiana Food Trail Alliance.  Every bite of those Angus Burgers is more delicious than the one before it.  And, it’s worth every calorie.

Of the eight side dishes on the menu, German fries are served as a way of recognizing the strong Germanic influence that has existed in southwest Indiana since the 1850s when a large number of German immigrants migrated to this part of the U.S.

And, patrons can enjoy all-you-can-eat fish every Friday and prime rib on Saturday.

“This restaurant has wonderful food, great service, and an atmosphere that is unique and appealing, especially if you like basketball,” says Catherine Bowie of Indianapolis.  “You can sense the presence of Larry Bird in the restaurant.”

To add to the atmosphere at 33 Brick Street, don’t be surprised if your food is delivered by a singing waitress.  Yes, two of the waitresses – specifically Alisha and Lindy — love working here so much that they sing along with the songs being heard in the restaurant as they move around serving food and drinks.

If you are a craft beer fan, then 33 Brick Street is the place for you, as more than a dozen craft beers are available at any given time and they are often subject to change.  Some of the more curious names of those craft beers which are sold are Quaff on Busted Knuckle, Schnitz Blonde, and Zombie Dust.

For a dining experience that’s in a category unto itself, visit 33 Brick Street on your next visit to the hometown of ‘Larry Legend.’  And, just like French Lick, 33 Brick Street is a unique destination.

Stay Golden

Denise Marsh
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Stay Golden

By Denise Marsh

A mouth full of fire

And a heart full of ice

Were offered to her

Like a sacrifice to the gods

And she stood there

Closed her eyes tight enough

To block out the hate

burn the chill

And tried to remember

That no matter what

She would never lose

The sweetness

That kept her whole

And remained golden

Even as daggers framed

Every inch

of her

body and soul.

PB PHOTO CENTRE: Annual Members’ Show Opens September 2

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PB PHOTO CENTRE: Annual Members’ Show Opens September 2

West Palm Beach, FL – August 26, 2021) Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world renowned Palm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today invited photo fans to the world-class museum’s next exhibition opening next week:

25th Annual MEMBERS’ SHOW

Juried Exhibition Opens on September 2 and Runs Through November 30

Palm Beach Photographic Centre’s 25th Annual MEMBERS’ SHOW will display 99 stunning images from 38 members, including:

+ Six from West Palm Beach (Brian Austin, Beverley Caparella, Susan Klein, Judith A. Mugrace, Ted Tribolati, and Mary Jane Zapp);

+ Six from Wellington (Laura Darzentas, Alan Fabricant, Giada Robinson, Sherry M. Stephens, Laura Tracey, and Nancy Youtsey);

+ Three from Palm Beach Gardens (Christine Brunner, Louis Mark, and Marilyn Samwick);

+ Two from Delray Beach (Robert Kalmanson and Ann Purcell Tiernan);

+ Two from Boca Raton (Brian Bibbee and McKenzie Williams);

+ And one each from Boynton Beach (Peter Collins), Lake Worth (Robert Wiley), Palm Beach (Anita Seltzer), Palm Springs (Linh M. Trinh), Royal Palm Beach (Anita Warnet), and Stuart (Louis Foubare), as well as from Glendale, CA, Winnetka, IL and Toronto, Canada.

The Juror for the 25th Annual MEMBERS’ SHOW is Scott Mc Kiernan, a photojournalist who became a media industry pioneer and leader. Leadership of ZUMA Press, as well as decades of wide-ranging experience in photography, has proven to be instrumental in establishing the world’s largest independent editorial photo agency. In 1993, he launched the net’s first online downloadable database for editorial pictures. A quarter-century later, ZUMA is the agent to the world’s most respected photographers (3,000+), newspapers (300+), photo agencies (90+) and national wire services (30+) and over 50+ million images online moving 30K important images daily to every country in the world. 2016 Mc Kiernan won NPPA’s prestigious Jim Gordon Editor of the Year Award, for DOUBLEtruck Magazine and zReportage.com. Most recently, Mc Kiernan awarded a Society of Professional Journalists Picture Editor award and was a Communication Arts 2019 winner for his stellar photography of the 2018 Winter Olympics. He is a proud member of the Board of the Palm Beach Photographic Centre.

A Best of Show cash prize of $950 will be awarded, as will two Merit Awards for free tuition for a FOTOfusion Passport or a Master Workshop.

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.

Boca Raton Center for Arts & Innovation Announces $1M Additional Donation

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Boca Raton Center for Arts & Innovation Announces $1M Additional Donation

The new gift comes just one week after the organization’s first capital pledge of $5 million

BOCA RATON, Fla. — (August 24, 2021) — The Boca Raton Arts District Exploratory Corporation (BRADEC) is proud to announce a new capital gift of $1M from a Director of the BRADEC Board, Elizabeth Dudley. Dudley’s contribution will help build the Boca Raton Center for Arts & Innovation at the north end of Mizner Park in downtown Boca Raton. This pledge comes just one week after another generous donor announced the project’s first seven-figure capital pledge of $5 million.


The donors’ lounge of this new world-class Center will be named after Elizabeth Dudley and her late husband, Richard. “Dick would be very happy and supportive in his quiet manner,” Dudley says. “He recognized good, cultural entertainment and would appreciate that this will now have a place right here in the Boca Raton area.”

Dudley, a frequent and lifelong patron of the arts, adds, “In addition to providing a home for the local organizations, this project will be an incredible opportunity for our city to bring more cultural events to the community, as opposed to the decades-long need to drive 30-plus minutes north or south. For so long, we have had to go where the arts are. Finally, there’ll be a home where the arts come to Boca Raton.” 

In May, BRADEC won unanimous support from the Boca Raton City Council and the Boca Raton Community Redevelopment Agency to negotiate a lease for the Mizner Park Amphitheater site and an adjacent, 1.8-acre land parcel. Following negotiations with the City, expected to be complete this calendar year, these capital gifts will enable BRADEC to continue the new Center’s design, programming and community engagement.

“On behalf of BRADEC, we are very grateful to Liz for not only her service on the Board, but for this generous donation that has helped kickstart our campaign to cement this region of the Gold Coast as a place that exemplifies cultural excellence,” says Andrea Virgin, President of BRADEC. “In advance of a signed ground lease, these early capital gifts highlight the swelling momentum and support that continues to build daily for the Center.”

Dudley has been deeply involved with several non-profit organizations in Florida since she moved to the state in 1991. She has held multiple directorial positions for the boards of Boca Ballet Theatre, Boca Pops, National Society of Arts and Letters, Louis and Anne Green Memory & Wellness Center and Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club Homeowners’ Association. She has served on many gala committees for the Boca Raton Historical Society, the Tri-County Humane Society and Boca Ballet Theatre. She is also a member of American Ballet Theatre’s Lucia Chase Society, the Dance Theatre of Harlem Legacy Society and Boca Ballet Theatre’s Pavlova Legacy Society.

Nominated twice for the Junior League of Boca Raton’s Woman Volunteer of the Year award for her service to Boca Ballet Theatre and Caring Hearts Auxiliary of FAU, Dudley has served the Boca Raton community well. Although retired, she continues her service to the nonprofit sector as an active board member for the Boca Raton Center for Arts & Innovation and Boca Ballet Theatre, and continues to contribute to numerous other causes and organizations in the South Florida area.

About the Boca Raton Center for Arts & Innovation:

Conceptually announced in 2018, the Boca Raton Center for Arts & Innovation is a non-profit initiative to build a state-of-the-art hub for arts, culture, technology, and education in Florida’s Gold Coast region. The Center imagines six diverse and adaptive performance & event spaces — indoor & outdoor — ranging in capacity from 99 to 3,500 seats. These can be programmed as individual spaces or combined to host events for nearly 6,000 total attendees.

The venues include a state-of-the-art, 1,100-seat concert & performance hall, designed as a multi-form theater with several configurations including the ability to become completely flat-floor; an existing amphitheater stage that is improved to allow for a transformation into a 450-seat “Studio Theater” interior space, through the use of an innovative structural curtain; the 3,500-seat existing Mizner Park Amphitheater, which can be programmed simultaneously with the “Studio Theater” space; a jewel-box, 99-seat performance hall that can be converted into a large rehearsal studio or event space; an outdoor rooftop terrace, which can accommodate an estimated 200 patrons; and additional campus spaces that will enable technological innovation and education through the arts. An innovative canopy feature will shelter the Center’s outdoor spaces from the elements.

For more information and updates, and details on how to assist the project team in bringing the vision for the Center to life, please visit https://bocaratonartscenter.org/.

Wellington Art Society Presents 2 New Shows

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Wellington Art Society Presents 2 New Shows

Wellington Art Society to Celebrate 40th Anniversary at September Meeting

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Wellington Art Society to Celebrate 40th Anniversary at September Meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Wellington Art Society to Celebrate 40th Anniversary at September Meeting


The Wellington Art Society will gather for their first meeting of the season on September
8, 2021, at the Wellington Community Center. The meeting will a celebration of the 40th
anniversary of the Society. A meet-and-greet will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by the
member spotlight. A 40-year Retrospective of the Art Society’s outstanding
accomplishments by its Members, and flourishing Community Outreach and
Scholarship Programs, will be presented along with a vision for the future and the many
benefits of membership. The newest exhibition at the Community Center will be
showcased with Season Preview highlights for presentations, demos, and programs.
The evening will conclude with a Raffle of exciting original artwork and art related items.
Social distancing will be observed- masks required. For more information contact: Laura
Jaffe, presidentofwas@gmail.com

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The Wellington Art Society is a 501 c 3, non-profit organization in its 40 th 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 though their art.


For further information about the Wellington Art Society, please visit
www.wellingtonartsociety.org

MOUNTS BOTANICAL GARDEN Presents a Season of Awe, Wonder and Reconnection, October-May

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MOUNTS BOTANICAL GARDEN Presents a Season of Awe, Wonder and Reconnection, October-May

Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County

Presents a Season of Awe, Wonder and Reconnection, October 2021 Through May 2022

+ Dogs’ Day in the Garden – Second Sunday Monthly

+ MOAI at Mounts – Opening October 28

+ Fall Plant-a-Palooza – November 6-7

+ Garden of Lights – December 1-23

+ Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! Art with LEGO® Bricks – January 8 through May 1

+ Spring Plant-a-Palooza – April 23-24

(West Palm Beach, FL – August 25, 2021) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting a season of special events and super-sized exhibitions  at Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden starting in October 2021 and running through May 2022.

“All of our upcoming special events and exhibits—several returning by popular demand—are guaranteed to inspire a sense of awe, wonder, and even reconnection among garden enthusiasts, plant lovers, and proud ‘green-thumbers’ of all ages,” says  Mounts Curator-Director Rochelle Wolberg. “Each one is the perfect opportunity for friends and families to come out and enjoy our many safe, healthy and happy horticultural activities.”

October 10, November 14, December 13, 2021

January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11 & May 8, 2022

Dogs’ Day in the Garden

Sundays, 9 am to 3 pm (last entry at 2 pm)

FREE for members; $10 for nonmembers; $5 for children 5-12 /

includes full Garden admission

This dog-and-family-friendly monthly event is held throughout the Garden. Bring your beloved pooch to enjoy a relaxed garden stroll. There are many great spots to capture family photos for posting online with #mountsbotanicalgarden.

Guidelines:

+ Non-retractable leashes only; retractable leashes are not permitted.

+ No more than one dog per adult will be admitted.

+ Rabies vaccination must be current.

+ Visitors should bring their own and water treats for the puppies.

+  For all Dogs’ Day rules, please visit www.mounts.org/dogs-day.

Dogs’ Day in the Garden at Mounts

October 28, 2021

Public Opening Day for

MOAI at Mounts Botanical Garden

+ Tuesday-Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm (October & May)

+ Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm (November through April)

FREE for Mounts members and children 5 and under; $12 for nonmember adults; $10 for seniors, active military, and college students with ID; $5 for children, 6-17

+ Tickets available for purchase at the gate.

Reconnect with History as the mystery of the Moai comes to Mounts.  Thanks to the generosity of Margaret Blume, the garden’s Tropical Forest Garden will re-open with the permanent installation of three imposing Moai sculptures, replicas of the iconic monolithic, human figures located on Easter Island, Chile. Visitors will discover the inspiring story of the Easter Island Moai and the Rapa Nui Culture. The tribute is meant to inspire curiosity and to serve as a link to ancient history, art, and culture.

November 6-7

Plant-a-Palooza Fall Plant Sale

+ Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm

+ Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm

FREE for Mounts members and children 5 and under; $15 for nonmember adults; $12 for seniors, active military, and college students with ID; $7 for children, 6-17

+ Tickets available at www.mounts.org or by calling 561.233.1757.

Reconnect with Gardening as an estimated 60 vendors, spread throughout the Garden, offer a wide range of plants, shrubs, trees, garden furniture, accessories, baskets, and fine crafts. Visitors can stroll and shop in a relaxed environment, while looking for Bonsai, bamboo, bromeliads, butterfly plants, citrus, ferns, Florida natives, flowering trees, ginger, heliconia, orchids & supplies, pitcher plants, plumeria, roses, succulents, vines and more.  The Mounts Botanical Nursery and Vintage Thrift Shop will also be open with a great variety of plants and unique treasures for the home and garden.

December 1-23

Garden of Lights

+ Tuesday-Sunday, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (last entry at 8 pm)

FREE for Mounts members and children 5 and under; $15 for nonmember adults; $12 for seniors, active military, and college students with ID; $7 for children, 6-17

+ Tickets available at www.mounts.org or by calling 561.233.1757.

Reconnect with Magic as Mounts Botanical lights up the gardens for 20 sparkling evenings during the holiday season. Visitors of all ages will enjoy discovering the magic of Mounts at night as thousands of jewel-toned lights illuminate and amplify the lush tropical foliage, majestic trees, and signature structures along an easy-to-follow route throughout various garden areas.

January 8-May 1

Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! Art with LEGO® Bricks

+ Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm (last entry at 3 pm)

FREE for Mounts members and children 5 and under; $15 for nonmember adults; $12 for seniors, active military, and college students with ID; $7 for children, 6-17

+ Tickets available at www.mounts.org or by calling 561.233.1757.

Reconnect with your Inner Child.  This new exhibition from acclaimed artist Sean Kenney features over 40 sculptures made from more than 800,000 LEGO® pieces and explores the beauty of nature through highly stylized, colorful displays that stand in striking contrast with their surroundings. Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, Nature POP! blends art, science, and innovation in the display of these sculptures. Known for his ability to make striking works of art using simple LEGO toys, Kenney pushes the boundaries of the medium in this new exhibition through his use of vibrant colors and a bold, graphical style. Inspired by the Pop art movement, Kenney’s work on Nature POP! plays on that movement’s principles by blurring the boundaries between austere and the everyday, and draws from a belief that everything is connected.

April 23-24

Plant-a-Palooza Spring Plant Sale

+ Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm

+ Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm

FREE for Mounts members and children 5 and under; $15 for nonmember adults; $12 for seniors, active military, and college students with ID; $7 for children, 6-17

+ Tickets available at www.mounts.org or by calling 561.233.1757.

Reconnect with Gardening as an estimated 60 vendors, spread throughout the Garden, offer a wide range of plants, shrubs, trees, garden furniture, accessories, baskets, and fine crafts. Visitors can stroll and shop in a relaxed environment, while looking for Bonsai, bamboo, bromeliads, butterfly plants, citrus, ferns, Florida natives, flowering trees, ginger, heliconia, orchids & supplies, pitcher plants, plumeria, roses, succulents, vines and more.  The Mounts Botanical Nursery and Vintage Thrift Shop will also be open with a great variety of plants and unique treasures for the home and garden.

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 14-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.

DOWNTOWN PALM BEACH GARDENS HOSTS THIRD ANNUAL “A MAGICAL NIGHT TO FIGHT HUNGER” TO BENEFIT PALM BEACH COUNTY FOOD BANK

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DOWNTOWN PALM BEACH GARDENS HOSTS THIRD ANNUAL “A MAGICAL NIGHT TO FIGHT HUNGER” TO BENEFIT PALM BEACH COUNTY FOOD BANK

In honor of National Hunger Month, guests will enjoy a dinner show al fresco on September 30

(Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.) – Downtown Palm Beach Gardens is teaming up with the Palm Beach County Food Bank for the third annual “A Magical Night to Fight Hunger” on Thursday, September 30 at 6 p.m. In honor of September’s Hunger Action Month and to help the Food Bank further its mission, Downtown is hosting a three-course dinner under the stars to raise awareness and funding for hungry Palm Beach County residents.

“We are grateful to Downtown Palm Beach Gardens for hosting ‘A Magical Night to Fight Hunger,’” said  Jamie Kendall, CEO of the Food Bank. “During the last fiscal year throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we distributed more than 17 million pounds of food and the demand for our services has tripled. Thanks to Downtown, the proceeds from this event will help us reach more hungry children, seniors and families in Palm Beach County.”

During the al fresco benefit, guests will experience a strolling magician, musical entertainment and other fun surprises. In addition, during the entire month of September, Downtown Palm Beach Gardens will host a non-perishable food drive that will benefit the Palm Beach County Food Bank. Several donation bins will be located throughout property including one at the south entrance between Yard House and VooDoo Bayou as well as at the participating retailers, All Smiles Dentistry; CMX Theatres; Pineapple Kidz; Sloan’s; Swoozie’s; The Spice & Tea Exchange; Vagabond Apparel Boutique and Yard House. Suggested items include rice, pasta, canned and dry soup, shelf-stable milk, canned fruits, peanut butter, canned meat, canned tomato products, canned vegetables, beans, oatmeal and cereal.

The Palm Beach County Food Bank procures food from grocery stores, farmers, food distributors, wholesalers and other sources and provides it to almost 200 local community partners, including food pantries, soup kitchens and residential housing programs. Palm Beach County Food Bank programs reach families, children and seniors, and connect those in need to available benefits and resources. Partner agencies distribute the products received, including culturally appropriate food and necessities like paper towels and diapers. This process ensures families have access to food when they need it most.

“Our corporate philanthropic initiative is fighting hunger,” said Erin Devlin, Regional Shopping Center Marketing Manager for ShopCore Properties, owners and managing entity for Downtown Palm Beach Gardens. “We are thrilled to be partnering with the Palm Beach County Food Bank once again to raise funds and awareness for hunger in Palm Beach County.”

Downtown Palm Beach Gardens is a premier retail destination located in the heart of a Floridian lifestyle haven. In addition to an exclusive collection of unique, local retailers, Downtown is home to over 50 shops and restaurants and is accented by an abundance of signature events, family-centric experiences, a pet-friendly atmosphere, and infinite opportunities for connection and inspiration. Downtown offers something for everyone. The merchant mix is enhanced by lush landscaping, waterfront views and expansive outdoor space for entertainment and events. Downtown Palm Beach Gardens is owned and managed by ShopCore Properties. For more information on Downtown Palm Beach Gardens, please visit downtownpbg.com. 

Tickets for “A Magical Night to Fight Hunger” are $75 per person. All proceeds benefit the Palm Beach County Food Bank. For more information on the event, please visit pbcfoodbank.org and to learn more about Downtown Palm Beach Gardens visit https://downtownpbg.com/. 

ALPERT JFS DISTRIBUTES “JUST IN CASE” BAGS TO PREPARE CLIENTS FOR EMERGENCIES

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ALPERT JFS DISTRIBUTES “JUST IN CASE” BAGS TO PREPARE CLIENTS FOR EMERGENCIES

Agency Wants Clients of its Food Programs and Services to Be Ready For the Unexpected

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – August 24, 2021 – A new Food Pantry Committee at Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS) has launched a pilot project to ensure its clients are ready in the event of storms and/or other emergencies.

Earlier this month, Alpert JFS volunteers and employees at Kosher Food Pantry locations in West Palm Beach at Alpert JFS’ main office and inside Temple Shaarei Shalom in Boynton Beach assembled the “Just-in-Case” bags.

Contents included tuna fish/salmon and/or sardines, peanut butter, jelly, crackers, applesauce, canned vegetables, canned fruit, pasta, water and shelf-stable milk, as well as an agency-branded flashlight and hand sanitizer.  

Then, volunteers delivered the bags to clients of the agency’s Kosher Food Pantry, and those who received holiday meals or holiday food baskets can use them to prepare a traditional dinner.  Volunteers were identified by t-shirts with the Alpert JFS and Melvin J. & Claire Levine Jewish Residential & Family Service (Levine JRFS) logos and the tag line: “We Are Here When You Need Us.”

“Alpert JFS is committed to combating hunger in our community,” said Dr. Elaine Rotenberg. ‘We provide food during  the year to individuals and families struggling with food insecurity. The face of food insecurity can be homebound elderly on meager incomes, but can just as easily be young families facing financial challenges, setbacks and job loss.”

“I am so pleased that the first pilot project of the Food Pantry Committee will help supply food and supplies for Alpert JFS clients so that they may be prepared for a variety of unexpected situations,” said Feldman. “The contents of the bags are essentials that are coming from the shelves of our pantries in West Palm Beach and Boynton Beach.”

“We are grateful for the generosity of our community members who ensure that our kosher food pantries are stocked with food and supplies,” said Lasky. “If anyone knows of friends, family or neighbors who could benefit from the Alpert JFS Kosher Food Pantry, please call 561-684-1991.”

Committee members include Chair Marjorie Feldman, Holly Bromer, Alpert JFS Board member David Ginsberg, Iris Markel, and Maxine Marks. Alpert JFS Director of Volunteer Leadership Belinda Lasky, who is responsible for the agency’s two Kosher Food Pantries, and Alpert JFS Clinical Director Dr. Elaine Rotenberg lead efforts to expand the organization’s work in combating food insecurity.

About Alpert Jewish Family Service of Palm Beach County

Established in 1974, Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS) is a nationally accredited service provider for children, adults, seniors, and Holocaust survivors. The non-profit, non-sectarian organization is a trusted leader, with a team of nearly 200 highly skilled professionals delivering high-quality care to community members. Alpert JFS works to ensure the well-being of children and families, independence of older adults, and quality of life for individuals with disabilities. For more information, visit www.AlpertJFS.org/ or phone 561-684-1991.

left to right: Belinda Lasky, AJFS Director of Volunteer Leadership and Laurel Lennon, AJFS volunteer

left to right: Harriet Overbeck, Laurel Lennon and Heidi Carmel

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