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Nashville: Music, Chicken & So Much More

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Nashville: Music, Chicken & So Much More

I first visited Nashville about 20 years ago. Like many before me, I arrived in pursuit of a dream—but not to become a country music star. Trust me, no one wants that. I was there to complete the Country Music Marathon.

Covering 26.2 miles of the city on foot meant passing by many of the city’s highlights: a full-scale replica of the Parthenon, Music Row, the honky-tonks on Lower Broadway, and hot chicken joints. In my quest to complete the marathon, I had to rush by these attractions. And the spicy hot chicken was definitely out of the question. Have you seen the outhouses set up for running routes? No thank you.

I recently returned to Nashville to slow down and experience all this saucy Southern city has to offer and to introduce my New York-born friend, Michele, to a touch of Southern hospitality. Here are some of our favorite Nashville experiences.

Downtown Nashville

Legendary Music Row

Nashville’s Music Row has served as ground zero for hopeful musicians for decades. Strolling through the Magnolia tree-lined streets symbols of music emerge everywhere. Record label offices, recording studios and radio stations dominate the neighborhood. The historic RCA Studio B where music legends like Dolly Parton and Elvis Presley recorded hits is open for tours. At the Music Row roundabout, a bronze piano player pays tribute to songwriter Owen Bradley complete with bronze sheet music for two of his well-known tunes: Crazy and Sweet Dreams. The statue is at the center of a brick circle with the names of Bradley’s songs on display.

Ready for a Jacked-up JoyRide?

Go Joyriding

There’s no question tourism is back in full force on the streets of Nashville. If you’re looking for a guided tour to give you an overview of all the city has to offer, you’ll be spoiled for choice. For plenty of variety, check out Joyride Nashville. Party groups climb aboard a jacked-up monster truck with Redneck Riviera noted on the side for a loud and proud celebration of the spirit of Nashville. We chose the golf cart tour around town where our guide introduced us to typically out of sight murals, stories behind the legendary Music Row and so much more. It’s a fantastic way to see the city from a local’s perspective.

Off the Beaten Path Mural of the Highway Men

Centennial Park

While Music Row clearly focuses on Nashville’s title as Music City, Centennial Park celebrates the city’s other moniker, “Athens of the South.” At the heart of the park’s 132 acres stands a full-scale replica of the Greek Parthenon. Inside a 42-foot gold-coated statue of the Greek goddess, Athena dominates amid art exhibitions and plaster recreations of the Parthenon Marbles. The Parthenon replica was built for the 1879 Centennial Exposition, a six-month celebration of Tennessee’s statehood. Outside the Parthenon, the park’s exercise trail, dog park, art activity center, sand volleyball courts and Lake Watauga attract locals and visitors alike. It’s an ideal spot for a picnic too.

Nashville’s Parthenon in Centennial Park

Nashville’s Hot Chicken

This spicy chicken emerges from an even spicier history. In the 1930s, handsome Thornton Prince got himself into a little trouble on a Saturday night when he stepped out on his lady. To punish him for his indiscretions, she doused his Sunday fried chicken with cayenne pepper. Although it made the womanizing Prince sweat, he liked the spicy version of chicken and ultimately opened Price’s Hot Chicken Shack kicking off Nashville’s hot chicken craze.

I sampled this spicy chicken at Hattie B’s Hot Chicken where it comes in several degrees of heat: Southern, Mild, Medium, Hot, Damn Hot and Shut the Cluck Up! Accompanied by Southern sides like red-skinned potato salad, pimento mac & cheese and Southern-style greens, the chicken isn’t the only attraction. If you’re going for one of the spicier styles, grab some extra napkins and be prepared to sweat.

Grab extra napkins and indulge in Nashville’s Hot Chicken!

John Seigenthalar Pedestrian Bridge

For great photos of the Nashville skyline, take a stroll across the John Seigenthalar Pedestrian Bridge (formerly known as the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge.) Spanning the Cumberland River, the bridge includes four scenic pedestrian overlooks which have artistic renderings of the history of life on the river etched into the metal of the railing. When the sun goes down, the bridge dramatically lights up making it a popular spot for a romantic stroll.

If you’re up for more adventure, the John Seigenthalar Pedestrian Bridge connects nearly 22 miles of walking and biking trails that comprise the Metro Nashville’s Greenway system. On the east side of the bridge downtown, Cumberland Park features sandboxes, spray fountains and a climbing wall to entertain kids of all ages.

Views of the Cumberland River from the John Seigenthalar Pedestrian Bridge

Lower Broadway Honky Tonks

No visit to Nashville would be complete without a visit to one of the many honky-tonks on Lower Broadway. Although there’s plenty of country music pouring out into the street, you’ll also find bluegrass, hillbilly, rockabilly and classic rock. Robert’s Western World mixes things up with Brazilbilly, traditional country with a Latin flair. At Nudie’s Honky Tonk, country music legends are honored in the memorabilia lining the walls. You’ll find suits worn by Johnny Cash, Hank Williams and more all tailored by Nudie Cohn. And don’t miss Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge whose early patrons included Kris Kristofferson, Mel Tillis, Patsy Cline and Willie Nelson.

Taking the Stage at the Grand Ole Opry

Tour the Grand Ole Opry

Although my travels took me to Nashville several times before, until my recent visit I had never gone to the Grand Ole Opry. Look, I’m a southern girl and I love me some good ole’ country music. And, even if you’re not from the south, I bet you’ve spent a Saturday night or two watching Hee Haw on TV—unless you’re decades younger than me! Either way, a behind the scenes Grand Ole Opry Tour is worth the money—if for nothing more than having your photo taken on stage where so many legends stood before you.

New York Meets Hazard County!

Visit Boss Hog

My New York City-born and raised husband swears he got his “southern education” watching the Dukes of Hazzard. As a southern-born woman, I obviously have issues with this, but I do recognize the ridiculous appeal of that cornball TV series. And if you’re in Nashville, you have the oh-so-not exclusive opportunity to visit the Dukes of Hazzard museum housed within the aptly named Cooter’s Place. So, pull on your Daisy Dukes and take a look ladies. Tacky? Yes. Far too much Confederate flag memorabilia, absolutely. But, this is Hazzard County, and Boss Hog, Roscoe P. Coltrain and my favorite, Cleetus, are all here waiting to say “Howdy.” How could you resist?

THE FOUNDATIONS SCHOOL HOSTS “END OF YEAR CELEBRATION” FOR STUDENTS

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THE FOUNDATIONS SCHOOL HOSTS “END OF YEAR CELEBRATION” FOR STUDENTS

Students show compelling growth in reading proficiency at art-centric K-3rd Grade School

(WEST PALM BEACH) – Summer is officially here for The Foundations School students! Recently, the nonprofit independent K-3rd grade school hosted its “End of Year Celebration” for its students and families featuring an art gallery full of art and schoolwork and an ice cream social.

“We continue to believe that art and literacy in all forms are necessary for students to be successful and to navigate future job opportunities that we haven’t even imagined yet,” said Robert L. Hamon, President and CEO for CCE. “At a time when many students suffered through the last school year, our students are thriving and on track. At The Foundations School, it is our intention to leverage the arts in new and creative ways, providing students with an innovative way to learn and build foundational skills for the future.”

The Foundations School is the Center for Creative Education’s newest educational service to give students the best foundations for success through a student-centered, creative, arts-integrated approach to teaching and learning, all while having fun. The private school uses a sliding fee scale based on household size and income, and no one is turned away for inability to pay. 

When the program launched in January 2021, only 9 percent of students attending the new school were reading at grade level. After five months, more than 40 percent of the students who participated were back on grade level – ready for fall 2021, according to the Diagnostic Reading Assessment educators provided the students. As many as 74 percent of the students demonstrated gains in creative mindset as measured by confidence, problem-solving, originality and elaboration.

“The result of this testing shows incredible growth in the students who attend The Foundations School, with an increase in their confidence levels as well as a stronger connection to and love of the learning process itself,” continued Hamon. “Kids love coming to school here. In the past five months we’ve seen a direct correlation between attendance rate and reading proficiency. Our school has a 92 percent attendance rate which lead to a whole grade-and-a-half increase in reading proficiency for students. In another education setting, our students might otherwise be kept afloat as opposed to being given a passion for learning and a stronger inclination to thrive and reach for more.”

As part of its approach, The Foundations School uses small class sizes, flexible grouping, arts integration, and highly qualified and dedicated educators. A low student-to-teacher ratio and a sense of community in the classroom ensure opportunities to customize learning activities to match students’ learning styles and academic goals.

To learn more about The Foundations School or to inquire about summer academic arts camp, or full-time fall enrollment, visit cceflorida.org or call Dr. Kevin Kovacs at 561.805.9927; extension 118. To make a tax-deductible contribution to the Center for Creative Education, a 501(c)(3), please call Vivianne Hall at 561.805.9927; extension 105.

The Living Skills in the Schools Program Sees Huge Success in Substance Abuse Prevention Following Creation of Innovative Family Box

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The Living Skills in the Schools Program Sees Huge Success in Substance Abuse Prevention Following Creation of Innovative Family Box

Organization announces another round of 500 boxes available to distribute to families in Palm Beach County.

Palm Beach County, FL. –  At a time when educators were desperate for connection and continuity with their students, the Living Skills in the Schools program knew there was opportunity to reach families in a creative way and one that they could utilize together, wherever they felt safe. Their idea? An innovative Family Box (short for Family Box for Substance Abuse Prevention) designed around evidenced-based research showing that families that dine together at least three times a week are more likely to reduce substance abuse in their teens.

“We knew immediately that while things looked different because of COVID-19, there were going to be challenges and an increased need, so we didn’t lose these kids,” shared Dr. Suzanne Spencer, CEO of the Living Skills in the Schools Program. “For years, the majority of our programs were delivered in the schools and when students were no longer in brick-and-mortar classrooms, the risks increased. The impact of uncertainty and social isolation always poses a greater risk of turning to substances to cope so we needed to find a way to continue our mission.”

With school partners, the organization deployed five hundred boxes in January of 2021 to families throughout Palm Beach County. Since then, they’ve seen many incredible and positive impacts of their work. Now, thanks to the support of the Health Council of Southeast Florida and Florida Health Palm Beach County, they will have an additional five hundred boxes available for distribution by August to families with school-aged children in grades 5-12 across Palm Beach County.  

The boxes are free of charge to eligible families and will be available by request in late July. Once requested, they will be shipped within 24 hours.

“The digital, tabletop video brochure is a 4.5” mini tv screen that does not require access to technology, computer literacy, or batteries,” said Dr. Spencer. The one-hour prevention education, the same program that Living Skills in the Schools has been teaching in schools and to families throughout Palm Beach County for years, is preprogrammed on the LCD screen video brochure. Families hear directly from a licensed professional, and a prevention speaker who shares their lived experience with substance abuse to deliver an authentic prevention message.

Added Dr. Spencer, “There are two sets of conversation cards: one for adults to ask thought provoking questions to their teens and one for teens to ask questions to the adults in their family. A memoir written by a mother who shares her story about when addiction hit home for her teen, a bookmark with the early signs of risky behavior printed on it, a 211 resource guide, a voucher for a family meal for 4 from Bud’s Chicken and Seafood and four shirts in a variety of sizes. The shirts to be worn by family members say, “talk with your mouth full;” a powerful play on words to coincide with family dinners being a powerfulantidote to substance abuse.”

While the method of delivering substance abuse education is evolving as the world evolves, the Living Skills in the Schools Program’s impact is holding steady. LSIS has been delivering free programming to the students, educators, parents, school counselors, and the community in Palm Beach County since its inception in 1999 and has reached over 323,000 students to date. LSIS teaches the skills and perspective needed to resist substance abuse, to fight addiction and to increase resilience in the next generations. The age-appropriate resources for students in grades K-12 are available on their website, in schools, and now at home.

Added LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) Teresa Bairos, “Without a handbook, families are often left feeling unprepared for communicating with one another about drug abuse. The Family Box for Substance Abuse Prevention offers parents evidenced based strategies for building resilience, improving peer to peer communication, problem solving skills and perhaps most importantly, fostering the adult/child relationship.  Providing families with the risk/resiliency factors that lead to the indicators of substance use vs non-use can help each family individualize their approach to the conversation with the assistance of specific items to help them open the door to communication.”

To support the efforts of the Living Skills in the Schools program through the sponsorship, or to create a partnership to expand the reach of The Family Box, please contact Dr. Suzanne Spencer, Ed.D. at (561) 501-6322 or suzanne@livingskillsintheschools.org. For additional resources, more information, or to learn how your family can continue the conversation at home, visit https://livingskillsintheschools.org. Living Skills in the Schools is a program under the CRC Recovery Foundation Inc.

Waste Less, Grow More: A Guide to Compost Gardening

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Waste Less, Grow More: A Guide to Compost Gardening

Waste Less, Grow More: A Guide to Compost Gardening

By Tripp and Carmen Eldridge

Are you trying to live a life with less waste? As more people are becoming aware of the effects of pollution and climate change on our planet, many are trying to make lasting changes in their everyday habits. As a result, composting is gaining popularity among sustainability-minded homeowners as a way to reduce both their carbon footprint and the amount of waste that ends up in landfills.

In Palm Beach County alone, about 1.5 million tons of trash were thrown away in the past year, showing the growing need for South Floridians to do their part in limiting our accumulation of waste – and composting is a great place to start.

Many small-scale and organic farmers successfully utilize composting to enrich their soil, and it can be just as effective for recreational gardeners. In addition to helping the environment by using less water and recycling your own food waste, composting can also benefit your garden, keeping it lush and growing.

The best way to get into composting is by simply holding onto some of the everyday waste you go through in your kitchen. To help get you started, here are five common kitchen toss-outs that can benefit your garden:

  1. Used tea bags

Used tea bags are a great kitchen scrap to use as a compost fertilizer or planted directly into soil to help a garden grow dense and lush. Just be sure to only compost tea bags that are 100% plastic free. Some are made of nylon, which is a form of plastic.

To use tea bags as a compost fertilizer, add cooled-off tea bags to a compost bin balanced with water and carbon-rich materials like leaves or paper. Once the pile is dark in color, cool, and crumbles easily, the compost is ready for use. For best results, mix the compost into the top inches of garden soil or use as mulch around trees and shrubs.

Tea bags can also be planted directly in soil near the root of the plant. As the tea bag decomposes, it will nourish the plant with moisture and help with weed repression.

Used tea bags are effective in gardens because they are nitrogen-rich, and nitrogen is a key element in plant development for growth and color. In particular, tea bags help plants maintain moisture, promote earthworms that allow plant roots to penetrate deeper and grow bigger and healthier.

Since tea bags are high in acid, they are most effective on acid-loving plants like ferns, azalea bushes, and hydrangeas.

  • Used coffee grounds

Like tea bags, coffee grounds are another food scrap that can play a key role in plant health.

Used coffee grounds can be used as a fertilizer mixed into the top inches of soil or just sprinkled on the top layer of soil to help with moisture retention and aeration. Coffee grounds can also act as a pest and cat repellent because of its caffeine content and smell.

Fresh coffee grounds are highly acidic but used coffee grounds are more neutral and work best on moisture-loving plants like hibiscus, iris, and marigold.

  • Banana peels

Banana peels are an easy solution to help strengthen plants’ stems and fight off diseases due to their high potassium content.

To use banana peels in your garden, just bury them close to your plants so they can release their nutrients as they decompose. Bananas are great for plants like tomatoes, peppers, or flowers because their high potassium content helps flowers, seeds, and fruits develop.

  • Egg shells

Using eggshells in your garden is a great way to reduce kitchen waste and help introduce calcium from the eggshells into your garden soil.

Simply grind up the used eggshells and till them into the soil. As they break down, the eggshell will help aerate the soil and reduce its acidity. Eggshell fertilizer is most effective in plants like tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants because its high-calcium content helps prevent blossom-end rot.

  • Pasta water

Instead of dumping leftover pasta water down the drain, you can use that leftover water to water plants in your garden. Not only is using pasta water in your garden eco-friendly because you’re conserving water, but it also can help plants grow by nourishing them with its starchy nutrient-rich content.

However, do make sure that the pasta water is unsalted and cooled down before using it to water plants. Just pour it into a watering can and water any plant in your garden or home.

Sometimes going green is all about stepping just a little bit outside of your comfort zone. So, hold on to those extra scraps of kitchen waste and don’t be afraid to think outside of the box in your garden!

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About the Authors

Carmen and Tripp Eldridge are small-scale farming experts and the current Farm Directors at Arden, an award-winning residential agrihood in Palm Beach County, FL. Managing the community’s five-acre farm, Tripp and Carmen are pioneering innovative farm-to-table living in South Florida.

“German Beerfest Under the Stars featuring 56Ace Band”

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“German Beerfest Under the Stars featuring 56Ace Band”
  • DATE:  Saturday, July 17, 2021
  • TIME OF EVENT:  5pm – 10pm
  • COST TO ATTEND:  $35 for guests 21 & up, $15 for guests age 13-20, $8 for children age 6-12.  Children 5 and under are free 
  • WHAT YOU GET:  Admission includes ‘All you care to responsibly drink’ German beer, domestic wine, soft drinks (bottled water and Coca-Cola products), a huge dinner of German and American fare.  Also included for kids are cotton candy, popcorn & snow cones.  Additional meals can be purchased for $10, cocktails and schnapps are available for separate purchase.
  • ENTERTAINMENT:  56Ace Band, playground for kids
  • FOOD SERVICE TIMES:  Kitchen open 5pm – 8pm
  • PARKING FEE:  Free
  • FACE COVERING POLICY:  Optional
  • ATTENDANCE CAPACITY:  Attendance is limited
  • WHERE TO BUY TICKETS:  Tickets are only available at www.AmericanGermanClub.org  and will not be sold at the gate.
  • OTHER INFORMATION:  Call the club at 561-967-6464
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FAU Harbor Branch Junior Ambassador Program for Underserved Communities

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FAU Harbor Branch Junior Ambassador Program for Underserved Communities

FAU Harbor Branch Junior Ambassador Program for Underserved Communities

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (June 25, 2021) – FAU Harbor Branch received a $100,000 award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create the “Keep the Sea Free of Debris” Junior Ambassador Program. The program aims to teach children in underserved communities about the effects of litter and marine debris and empower them to be advocates for the ocean and inspire environmental stewardship.

“The effects of litter are often out of sight and out of mind,” said Gabby Barbarite, Ph.D., director of outreach and engagement at FAU Harbor Branch.  “Through this project, our goal is to educate the next generation of marine scientists and environmental stewards so that they can make a positive impact on our community and the amazing ecosystems that surround it.”

 FAU Harbor Branch is partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County and the St. Lucie County Solid Waste Division to provide this transformative summer experience for middle and high school children.   The program will educate and directly engage approximately 230 children from disadvantaged communities in St. Lucie County.

“Our partnership with FAU Harbor Branch has impacted thousands of children throughout St. Lucie County and helped connect families to their community,” said Thomas John, director of community outreach of the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County. “We are so excited to expand our partnership to serve teens in St. Lucie County in addition to our elementary-aged students. While we strive to give teens employment opportunities and support them academically, we first strive to make our members good citizens. Being a good citizen starts with caring for your community, and this program will do exactly that. Providing conservation education to teens in our community and empowering those teens to serve others is priority No. 1.”

This intensive experience will include educational lessons, hands-on activities, experiments, beach clean-ups, citizen science projects, and environmental advocacy.

“St. Lucie County’s recycling program is in direct alignment with FAU Harbor Branch’s ocean debris management mindset, and we are so excited to be included in such an impactful program,” added Rebecca Olson, assistant director of Public Utilities & Solid Waste at the St. Lucie County Solid Waste Division. “We’re looking forward to helping inspire the children of our community to keep Earth’s greatest source of life, the seas, healthy and clean.”

Two pilot programs will be held this summer, with a full rollout of the program set for summer 2022.

Coral Springs Center for the Arts to Present ‘The Ultimate QUEEN Celebration’ – December 19

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Coral Springs Center for the Arts to Present ‘The Ultimate QUEEN Celebration’ – December 19

Tickets Go On Sale This Friday at 10 am

(Coral Springs, FL – July 13, 2021) The Coral Springs Center for the Arts today announced thatit will be presenting The Ultimate QUEEN Celebration starring Marc Martel onSunday, December 19, at 7 pm.The state-of the-art performing arts center is located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive (33065).

Tickets go on public sale this Friday, July 16, at 10 am. They are available for purchase by calling the Box Office at 954-344-5990 or by going online to www.TheCenterCS.com

December 19 at 7 pm  (Sunday)

The Ultimate QUEEN Celebration

Starring Marc Martel

Since 2017, Martel has fronted The Ultimate Queen Celebration, an explosive, attention commanding tribute where some of the most iconic rock anthems merge with a theatrical performance style and eye-popping production. Martel and his band perform Queen’s greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, We Are The Champions, Another One Bites The Dust, Under Pressure, and Somebody to Love.

Prior to being known “as the vocal doppelganger for the Queen front man” (The New York Times), Marc Martel recorded and toured with the Canadian rock group Downhere for over a decade. His path changed in 2011 when he submitted a video of himself covering Somebody to Love as part of a contest spearheaded by the members of Queen. The video landed him an appearance on the Ellen Show and he was hand-selected by Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen to be the voice of their official tribute group “The Queen Extravaganza.” Martel has appeared on American Idol with the Queen Extravaganza and contributed vocals for the Oscar winning Queen biopic film Bohemian Rhapsody. 

Tickets for The Ultimate QUEEN Celebration starring Marc Martelwill go on sale this Friday, July 16 at 10 am.

Ticket Prices start at $42

About the Coral Springs Center for the Arts

The Coral Springs Center for the Arts (also known as THE CENTER) brings the finest in music, dance, comedy and more to the community, offering a variety of entertainment and artistic events for all ages and interests. From the best of Broadway to top comedians, jazz and pop concerts, and a diverse selection of family productions, the theater has something for every taste. It is the cultural lifeblood of the community, with approximately 200,000 people visiting the facility yearly.

In addition to the intimate 1,471-seat theater, the Coral Springs Center for the Arts houses a dramatic dance studio, a variety of meeting rooms for corporate and private events and the elegant Coral Springs Museum of Art. Along with the museum’s permanent collection, every three months they offer new exhibits for the enjoyment of its patrons.

TheCoral Springs Center for the Arts is truly unique in all that it offers as a cultural resource for North Broward and South Palm Beach Counties. Easily accessible from the Sample Road exits off I-95, the Florida Turnpike and the Sawgrass Expressway, the Coral Springs Center for the Arts draws audiences preferring an intimate theater experience and museum visit closer to home. For more information, please call 954-344-5990 or visit the official website at www.TheCenterCS.com.

Picasso’s Fundraiser for Hounds & Heroes

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Picasso’s Fundraiser for Hounds & Heroes

Picasso’s Fundraiser for Hounds & Heroes

AW Contest Winner Carly Cantor, 12-Years-Old Takes the Stage at the 4th of July with the original song “On This Day”

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AW Contest Winner Carly Cantor, 12-Years-Old Takes the Stage at the 4th of July with the original song “On This Day”

On the 4th of July, many great things happened in Wellington, FL, USA at Village Park. There were bounce houses, field games, families having picnics, food trucks, vendors of all kinds. But perhaps, for us here at AroundWellington, the most exciting part of the evening (which took place from 6pm to 9:30pm) was the finale. Our AW Singing Contest Winner Carly Cantor of Royal Palm Beach sung the world premiere of “On This Day,” an original song by 91-year-old songwriter Jon Frangipane of Fort Lauderdale. Carly Cantor also sang the National Anthem, and then the fireworks went off at about 9:15pm. Many thanks to our sponsors of this video Premier Family Health & Wellness and Premier Dental in Wellington. See the video below, produced by Monica Kallas of SharpShooter Marketing Group.

PB PHOTO CENTRE to Present 25th Annual MEMBERS’ SHOW, Sept 2-Oct 30

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PB PHOTO CENTRE to Present 25th Annual MEMBERS’ SHOW, Sept 2-Oct 30

Public is Invited to Live Opening Reception on Sept. 1 at 6 pm

(West Palm Beach, FL – July 12, 2021) Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world renowned Palm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today announced the world-class museum’s next exhibition:

25th Annual MEMBERS’ SHOW

Juried Exhibition Opens on September 2 and Runs Through October 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);

Laura Tracey, ‘Madi in the Surf’

+ 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. This year’s winners will be announced at the exhibition’s live opening reception on September 1 at 6 pm.

 Linh M. Trinh, ‘Humming Birds’

Now on Exhibit at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre

The New Normal:

COVID Times

Running Through July 31

Culled from the 2021 edition of The Year in Pictures 2020: Apocalypse NOW, the acclaimed annual movie produced by the founder of ZUMA Wire Service, Scott Mc Kiernan, who also curated this exhibition of award-winning photography by ZUMA Press photojournalists from around the world. This exhibition presents the “Pictures of the Year” in sports, entertainment and news—the visual story of 2020, starting at the beginning of The Lost Year, and running all the way to the final days of Limbo Year. The exhibition features more than 60 top award-winning pictures by photojournalists worldwide.

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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