In Savannah, Georgia, restaurant dining is taken to an entirely new level. In Savannah, meals are relished, not rushed; enjoyed, not engulfed; and savored, not swallowed.
The Huey’s Beignet
In a nutshell, every bite to eat in many of Savannah’s leading restaurants is a gastronomical delight. In Savannah, dining destinations take eating (and serving) so seriously that they are ready to prepare not three, but four meals a day – breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. One of those dynamic dining destinations in Savannah — where the food is delicious, delectable, and affordable — is Huey’s On the River (hueysontheriver.net; 912-234-7385; 115 East River Street, Savannah, Georgia). Located in the heart of Savannah’s world-famous, cobbled River Street, Huey’s is named after Huey Pierce Long, the former, flamboyant governor of Louisiana. At Huey’s, you’ll find menu items which are a blend of New Orleans Cajun cuisine and true Southern cooking. Huey’s helps set the standard for serving and dining excellence in Savannah, one of the South’s most historical cities.
Huey’s Egg Benedict
First of all, Huey’s is open seven days a week because people are meant to eat seven days a week. The feeding ‘frenzy’ at Huey’s starts with breakfast which is served at 7:00 am during weekdays and at 8:00 am on weekends. If you tend to sleep late, that’s not an issue since breakfast is served till 3:00 pm daily. Its world-famous beignets are also served every day, all day long at Huey’s, as you would expect of a restaurant with roots in the Louisiana bayou. It’s worth noting that breakfast has a strong Benedict-like and egg-like theme as you can order traditional eggs Benedict, crab cake Benedict, and fried chicken Benedict. With eggs, there are four types of omelets on the menu, as well as eggs Sardou, eggs Blackstone, steak & eggs, and catfish, eggs, & grits. With Savannah being in the South, you knew that grits would appear somewhere on the menu. And, as you would expect, grits appear elsewhere on Huey’s menu for lunch and dinner in the form of shrimp and grits. At Huey’s, shrimp & grits is one of the more popular menu items.
A popular drink at Huey’s is the bloody Mary, widely considered the best one in Savannah. That’s high praise, indeed. Other popular drinks at Huey’s include the Ghost Coast Mule, Cucumber Collins, Pineapple Express, Savannah Peach Tea, and the Huey’s Hurricane. Beer lovers should sample one of the four local craft beers on the menu: Service Compass Rose IPA, Tybee Island Blonde, Scattered Sun Belgian Wit, and Two Tides Six Foot Hazy IPA. Cheers!
For sandwich lovers, there are three delicious po boy sandwiches on the menu — shrimp po boy, oyster po boy, and the roast beef po boy. For those that need to know, the po boy is a popular sandwich from New Orleans, created in 1919 by the Martin brothers, which consists of a 6-inch long French bread, French dressing, lettuce, tomatoes, and a choice of meat or fried seafood.
If you want Cajun cuisine, it all starts with gumbo. It’s a must. The gumbo is so good that you can taste every ingredient with every spoonful. Mmm mmm good! Gumbo is served as an appetizer in a cup or a bowl. At Huey’s, you can order back-to-back bowls of gumbo, which would be a meal. In keeping with Savannah’s Southern spirit, you are allowed to substitute the rice for parmesan grits with the gumbo. Adding a side dish of those delicious fried green tomatoes would be a wise decision, too. The fried green tomatoes are as delicious as the movie by the same name is entertaining. Other Cajun classics at Huey’s which will tantalize your taste buds and satisfy any hunger pains are shrimp creole, shrimp or crawfish etouffee, pasta jambalaya, shrimp & scallop thermador, and red beans & rice.
Fried Green Tomatoes
If you have room for dessert, they will be worth every bite and calorie. The key lime pie, bread pudding, pecan pie, praline cheesecake, and its beignets are all house-made, there in the kitchen at Huey’s.
Huey’s Muffuletta Sandwich with fries
Clearly, any trip to Savannah would be incomplete without a visit to a classic dining destination. And, Huey’s On the River fits that description as it would clearly be a great choice if you want to relish, enjoy, and savor your next dining experience – whether it’s breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.
Armory Art Center proudly presents 2021 Palm Beach and Martin Counties Regional Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition of exciting, exemplary artist works on display Feb. 3 – Feb. Feb. 19
January 27, 2021 – West Palm Beach, Fla. – The Armory Art Center is honored to present once again, the 2021 Palm Beach and Martin Counties Regional Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition, opening Wednesday, February 3rd with diverse works on display until Friday, Feb. 19, in the Armory Art Center’s Montgomery Hall, 811 Park Place, in West Palm Beach. Admission and parking are free.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the anticipated annual regional award ceremony will take place virtually on YouTube on Saturday, February 13th from 1:30 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. Information about how to access the Virtual Award Ceremony will be available Feb. 9 via: https://www.artandwriting.org/affiliate/FL005A/
This year, students from schools in Palm Beach and Martin counties will be recognized in competitive categories of Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention. Additionally, five works, from all categories and grades, selected from those earning Gold Keys as the “Best-of-Show” for each local program are presented as nominees for the national designation of American Visions & Voices Medals.
The Ascension of Oppression by Krista Brochu.
“We are so honored once again, to serve as the premiere regional art venue to showcase these exemplary works by students who entered the competition for the chance to earn scholarship awards on the national level and to be featured in this annual exhibition,” said Dr. Tom Pearson, CEO of the Armory Art Center.
Students from schools in Palm Beach and Martin Counties were invited to compete from September to December 2020. More than 1600 individual works and 45 high school senior portfolioswere submitted for consideration. Adjudicators were comprised of a diverse, multi-generational panel of local school art teachers, teaching artists, retired art teachers, and local, regional and out-of-state artists. Works were juried on criteria that meets the national standards and consensus in varying panels.
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. The Alliance partners with more than 100 visual arts organizations across the country, including the Armory Art Center, to bring the Scholastic Awards contest opportunity to local communities. The awards are the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens.
What happens to winning entries? Those receiving a Regional Gold Key will be juried at National Scholastics Art and Writing. Nationally the submissions are juried by luminaries, some of whom are past award recipients. Panelists look for works that best exemplify originality, technical skill, and the emergence of a personal voice or vision. Gold Key works are currently being reviewed at the national level by a panel of creative–industry experts to receive national medals. National medalists are recognized at a ceremony at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The regional and national recognition is noted by colleges, universities, and art schools around the country. There are significant scholarship awards at the National Scholastic Arts Competition.
National Awards will be announced on March 17, 2021 at artandwriting.org
Since 1923, the awards have recognized some of America’s most celebrated artists and writers while they were teenagers including: Andy Warhol, Richard Avedon, Kay WalkingStick, Idelle Weber, Lena Dunham, Zac Posen, Ezra Jack Keats, and Paul Chan. Students from Palm Beach and Martin Counties are counted among these esteemed Scholastic Awards alumni.
More about the Regional Awards:
• Gold Keys are the highest-level works submitted to local programs. Gold Key works are automatically considered for national-level recognition.
• Silver Keys are stand-out works submitted to local programs that demonstrate exceptional ability.
• Honorable Mentions are accomplished works submitted to local programs showing great skill and potential.
• American Visions & Voices Nominees are five works, from across all categories and grades, selected from those earning Gold Keys as the “Best-of-Show” for each local program.
• The 2021 Palm Beach and Martin Counties Regional Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition will display the works granted Gold Key, Silver Key, and American Visions honors.
About the Armory Art Center: The Armory Art Center’s art school and galleries provide creative opportunities to enhance your life. The Armory has served the community for over 30 years. The mission of the Armory Art Center is to inspire the creation and experience of art and the Armory’s vision is to be the leading community resource for arts education. Serving over 3,000 students annually, the Armory Art Center offers 160 courses per term in six terms throughout the year to students ranging in age from pre-school to retiree. Classes in drawing, painting, photography, jewelry, fiber & textiles, ceramics, and sculpture are held in 12 state-of–the-art studios. Twelve exhibitions are hosted annually in three galleries. Exhibitions, lectures, and special events are open to the public. For more information, visit www.armoryart.org or call (561) 832-1776. The Armory Art Center is located at 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Combine flour, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, white sugar, and eggs in a large bowl and knead into a smooth dough. Shape into a ball. Flatten, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 2 baking sheets or line with parchment paper.
Step 3
Dust a work surface with flour and roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out hearts with a heart-shaped cookie cutter and arrange cut-out cookies on prepared baking sheets.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from baking sheets carefully and transfer to wire racks. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
Step 5
Mix 1 cup of confectioners’ sugar with as much lemon juice needed to form a thick icing. Cover half of the hearts with the white icing. Mix the remaining 1 cup confectioners’ sugar with raspberry syrup and cover the other half with pink icing. Let cookies stand until icing dries completely, about 2 hours, or up to overnight.
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GET TONED AND FIT WITHOUT HAVING TO LIFT ONE WEIGHT OR GOING FOR A RUN!
By Cheryl Alker
If you are lucky enough to have your own pool and the weather to enjoy it at the moment then obviously with public pools, gyms and parks closed for so many of us, you are lucky indeed. The pool is a great option with regard to maintaining or improving your fitness levels.
Like most exercise programs swimming increases energy levels, burns calories and decreases the risk of disease. But swimming itself offers so much more!
Lowers Stress
Marine biologist Dr. Wallace J. Nichols found the just the presence of water lowers stress, decreases anxiety, improves overall happiness and helps people sleep better. Being submerged in water dulls the amount of sensory information that bombards your body, helping to bring on feelings of calm, according to a study published in Pain Research & Management. Researchers found that regular flotation tank sessions were effective at relieving symptoms in patients suffering from conditions related to chronic stress.
I must admit I try and swim every day. I have found as my body has aged, swimming is the gentlest on my joints but still provides me maximum benefits with regard to my overall fitness.
I will agree with Dr. Nichols though, when I start swimming my mind literally wanders in and out of thoughts but I also gain clarity. I feel relaxed and rejuvenated at the same time.
Gentle on Joints
Swimming is the ultimate non-weight-bearing exercise. Water supports 90% of your body weight which is why I literally feel no stress on my joints whatsoever.
In 2016 a study published in the American Journal of Cardiology, researchers found that swimming leads to decreased inflammation and improved vascular flow in patients with osteoarthritis.
Tones and Tightens
Even better news, water is almost 800 times denser than air at sea level, so the external pressure is distributed evenly all over your body. Additionally, as you swim, your body is naturally resisting the extra pressure which ultimately results in overall muscle-toning. When you run or sit on a bike your arms for instance are obviously not getting the same intensity of workout as your legs. However, when you’re in the pool, your arms are fully engaged so your often-neglected lats, deltoids, and traps receive the benefit as well. Plus, since so much of swimming is about staying balanced and level in the water, swimming helps you develop the deep stabilizing muscles in your core and lower back that are so often missed.
Improves Breath Strength
Another huge benefit, pretty relevant at the moment, is that swimming coordinates movement with breath. A study in the Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology found that swimmers had better tidal volume (the amount of air that moves in and out of the lungs during relaxed breathing) compared to runners. This results in a lower resting heart rate and lower blood pressure. Note to all you runners, adding a couple of swims to your training regime could improve your overall times.
Still not ready to get your old costume out of a drawer? What about this fact then?
It Turns Back the Clock!
Regular swimmers are biologically 20 years younger than their birth certificate say they are, according to research from Indiana University. Scientists say that, even up until your 70th birthday, swimming affects blood pressure, cholesterol levels, cardiovascular performance, central nervous system health, cognitive functioning, muscle mass, and blood chemistry to be much more similar to that of your younger self.
That’s all I needed to hear, speak to you later, I’m off for my swim!
A very candid interview with Wellington’s amazing photographer, Dannielle Judd
The “Developing” stage
When I was a teenager, I learned how to develop 110mm film in a black box (yes, this definitely dates me!). I can recall going into a Dark room and using potent chemicals to develop someone’s pictures. At the time, I felt like I was at the movies-you know when there’s a detective and a photographer waiting on an image to develop so they could try to solve a crime? However, my life hasn’t been as dramatic as a “Law and Order” episode. But you do get the point… I never lost my fascination with photography and knew that someday it would resurface and touch my life again. Well, “now” is the “again”.
At just 5’2, “petite” and “powerful” would best characterize Wellington’s prominent photographer Dannielle Judd. She specializes in Glamour shots and Couture photos. I had seen much of her work on social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram. In addition, I had met her only briefly through a friend at Village Music in Wellington. This interview was definitely fated!
Welcome to the Studio or the “photographer’s soul”
A studio for a photographer is a kitchen for a cook; you cannot separate the two-each requires the other for comfort, creation, and credibility. Dannielle rents a studio space in Wellington. From the outside, it looks like an ordinary garage/storefront with Dannielle’s eloquent “Photography by Dannielle” sign. But when she opened the store it was a magical place like no other-a place I will try to describe with my humble words.
The space was not small nor big, but a place that is most essential and the embodiment for all of her “artmaking”. There are racks of elegant party dresses, assorted ballroom gowns in bright jewel tone colors and sequined cocktail dresses waiting to be touched and brought to their “glory”. Sandwiched between the couture and vintage decorations were busts of alluring costume jewelry and tiaras; I literally felt like a kid on an unlimited and untimed shopping spree at their favorite toy store! And, I WON’T lie, I did promise myself that I would be trying on something…anything. But at the end of the interview, of course.
On the walls Glamour portraits hung proudly and gracefully, adorning the studio with their magnificence. Yet, one of my favorite “accessories” in the studio was what Dannielle called her “Reveal Wall” (and this has nothing do with a “gender reveal”). This was dedicated to her clients. Each time she does a photo shoot, she develops the pictures, displays them on this shelved “wall,” so that her clients can see themselves portrayed a la “museum exhibition” style. “It is a way for clients to celebrate themselves”. Before this interview, I had never heard of anything of this fashion. Now, I will never forget its self-empowering allure.
Interview or friendly chat?
I suffer from anxiety and of course it rears its head at the most inopportune moments, especially during interviews. There are times when I stutter or forget things while I am in the middle of something. But, aside from forcing myself to focus on Dannielle and stop looking at the racks of clothes, I felt totally relaxed in her presence. We recorded the interview and I took notes. Yet, it turned out that I didn’t need either; the experience was so impactful that it was practically tattooed in my brain! The interview was definitely more like a “friendly chat” where maybe I spoke a little too much despite her being the person being interviewed. Back to focusing…
When Dannielle discusses photography and her family her blue-grey eyes sparkle like fireworks. She truly has an infectious passion for her profession. No more digressing, let’s get to the interview…finally.
AW: When did you first realize that you wanted to become a photographer?
DJ: I don’t think it was a particular age…Let me think about it…I had always really loved it. I remember taking a picture of my oldest daughter ( I have three daughters) and she was 17 at the time. I treasure the experience but it made me nostalgic and sad for my own mom who had passed away when I was 15. I analyzed these feelings and realized that although I had memories of my own mother, I didn’t have a single photograph to attach to those memories.
I am 54 years old and most of my life I did the “stay at home mom” and “devoted wife” jobs. I adore my family but I hadn’t prioritized myself in anything and when I did, I always felt guilty about it. I think I was 48 years old when I “liberated” myself from this negative mindset. I had begun to turn my passion into a dream that must’ve been on the brink of blossoming.
One of Dannielle Judd’s Glamour shots
AW: What artists and photographers have influenced your work?
DJ: There are quite a few, but the greatest one is Sue Bryce. Bryce is a phenomenal Portrait photographer from New Zealand. She is also a mentor to thousands of people in person and online because she speaks directly to you. Sue speaks with the same confidence and care with an audience of two, 200 or 2,000. Everybody can relate to her. I met her at a Photography conference in Phoenix, Arizona and have never forgotten the impact that she left on me and her influence has been my mainstay.
Sue did her own “50 over 50” conference where she invited 200 women over the age of 50. It was inspiring and amazing! I am working on a similar concept series because of her wisdom and guidance.
AW: How would you “label” your style or “type” of photography?
DJ: I do Fine Arts portraits. I mostly do Glamour shots, Personal Branding, Headshots, and currently am very involved with my “50 over 50 projects.”
AW: Is it more challenging to be a photographer with the Covid-19 Pandemic? Did it affect your business?
DJ: Yes, it was definitely a big challenge. I took a huge hit with no clients for several months. There were no shoots! Fortunately, my husband was working and kept us afloat financially.
AW: What has been the most joyful thing you’ve photographed and the also the most emotional?
D.J: In terms of “joyful”, it would definitely be the day I brought my granddaughter to the studio. She was 5 ½ at the time. One of my daughters wanted her to do a Couture shot. I must say that watching her twirl in a Couture gown and a little tiara was heaven for me. I wanted to do more but after only 20 minutes of photo shooting, she said “Mimi” (that’s what she calls me), I’m done”.
I have not done anything emotional yet. Although, I do have a client that will be doing the “50 over 50” series that is over 50, and is an HIV, Cancer, and COVID-19 survivor. I am anticipating that hearing her stories will be quite emotional and impactful.
AW: I am mesmerized and intrigued by your “50 over 50” series. Please tell me more about it.
DJ: Sue Bryce began this same series and there have been others who have utilized it. It’s all about “celebrating ourselves”-we just don’t do that enough, especially with the 50+ female demographic. There is such a negative stereotype surrounding these women in the media, misconceptions amongst men and even other women. These women are stigmatized as being “old” and no longer attractive. But, the “attractive” part is not being beautiful or attractive to the outside world, but more so, loving your own beauty. There is nothing wrong with wanting to feel beautiful on the outside. It makes us feel special and as much as people don’t want to accept this reality, it is the “lens” for much of life’s focus. Women of all ages need to feel beautiful and empowered, especially this particular demographic.
The series is a very emotional experience. I run ads for perspective clients . Then, I schedule a time to fill out forms and have a consultation. At the consultation, we discuss what the shoot will entail. I get to hear so many stories of personal strength; women who have overcome illnesses or other painful, life-changing experiences. I love photographing the women to let them see their own beauty “from their nose to their toes”-it gives so many women a renewed sense of self-confidence and personal empowerment.
AW: There is so much digital photography now and web-based design is a household catch phrase. How do you remain authentic despite the competition? What’s your secret or philosophy?
DJ: I have become friends with many of my clients. We build a close friendship when I photograph them. In addition, I’m NOT in competition with anyone but myself. There is enough room for everyone to have business and it is all about making it unique and memorable.
AW: Please complete this sentence for me: Photography is____________________.
DJ.: So fulfilling and rewarding. It about sharing successes with others because life is so short.
AW: What are your future goals?
DJ: I have an Associates Degree in Photography. But I am working towards accreditation for Photography. There are 3 levels to complete for this process. My mentor is Sue Bryce. I will be judged from 7 renowned photographers and have to prove mastery in specific areas. I love to create a make people feel good so achieving this will increase my knowledge and expertise.
Photo by Dannielle Judd
AW: Is it difficult to maintain a private studio? How do you get your materials?
DJ: I do my best. I pay rent and also have to pay my Makeup Artist/Hair Designer. I belong to different groups on social media to get ideas on where to get materials. Sometimes I am fortunate enough to get donations. Just recently, I had a friend close down her studio and she gave me many of the dresses I use for shoots. I also shop at Amazon, T.J. Maxx and Goodwill.
The “bigger” picture
At the end of the interview Dannielle asked me what my favorite colors are. I told her that I love Purple, Red, and Royal Blue. But as I glanced over at the wardrobe, I realized that ALL of the colors looked bright and beautiful. However, I did manage to pick out 2 sequined, Cocktail dresses-one in Red and the other in Royal Blue which just fit. She took a picture or two for fun. I stared at the reflection of myself in the mirror. I didn’t have a lot of make up on and my hair was not done fancy, but the dresses made me feel attractive and appealing. I understood why women get Glamour Shots done. I left the studio that day so inspired and told Dannielle that I’d be back one day-for my very own photo shoot. I’m turning 50 on January 9th, maybe just maybe this might be the best present of all!
WHAT: ArtSmart Lecture Series – In Conversation: Mothers/Daughters/Grandmothers An Ongoing Bond
Join Susannah Marren, author of A Palm Beach Wife and A Palm Beach Scandal, as she discusses the inevitable conflicts and challenges of uniquely female roles in her FREE virtual presentation, Mothers/Daughters/Grandmothers An Ongoing Bond. Based on research from her book, You’re Grounded Forever, But First Let’s Go Shopping, Marren will explore how we defend our daughters and granddaughters rather than face the problem, how we over emphasize beauty and weight and give mixed messages when it comes to independence. This event will be moderated by Julie Kemble from Classic Bookshop in Palm Beach.
WHEN: Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. via Zoom
ADMISSION: FREE
WHO: Susannah Marren is the author of Between the Tides and A Palm Beach Wife and the pseudonym for Susan Shapiro Barash, who has written over a dozen nonfiction books, including Tripping the Prom Queen, Toxic Friends, and You’re Grounded Forever, But First Let’s Go Shopping. For over 20 years she has taught gender studies at Marymount Manhattan College and has guest taught creative nonfiction at the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College.
CONTACT: For more information about the Kravis Center or to sign-up for the ArtSmart Lecture Series please visit www.kravis.org.
World Famous Polo Players to Participate inGreat Futures Polo Day Featured Polo Players will be Nacho Figueras & Nic Roldan
Nacho Figueras and Neil S. Hirsch. Photo by: Polo Paparazzi – Sheryel Aschfort
Wellington, Fla. (January 25, 2021) – Some of the world’s most famous and popular polo players will participate in Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s 2021 Great Futures Polo Day on Sunday, March 14, at the Grand Champions Polo Club located at 13444 Southfield Rd., Wellington, Fla. 33414. The Celebrity Polo Charity Cup will feature Ralph Lauren’s ‘face of Polo’ Nacho Figueras, as well as other polo greats such as Nic Roldan.
“The Celebrity Polo Cup unites the community each year in support of local children, who need us now more than ever,” said Co-Chair Melissa Ganzi. ”Bringing the community together in support of local children is what this event is all about. The Celebrity Polo Cup is what makes that possible.”
This year’s event, hosted by Marc & Melissa Ganzi, will kick off at 10:00 AM, followed by a private polo brunch served field-side. The event includes an auction starting at noon. Guests will also be able to enjoy the World Polo League’s Palm Beach Open featured game of the week.
Tickets for the brunch and afternoon game are $1,000 per person and can be purchased at www.BGCPBC.org or by calling 561-683-3281.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Neil S. Hirsh Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington, one of 17 Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. The Club provides services for non-school hours and summer camp opportunities to nearly 1,200 boys and girls from ages 6 to 18.
For more information about the event and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Elena Corsano at (561) 683-3287 or email [email protected].
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County
Founded in 1971, Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is a not-for-profit youth development organization dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, health, leadership and character of boys and girls in a safe, nurturing environment. The Clubs provide more than a safe, fun and constructive alternative to being home alone – they offer a variety of award-winning developmental programs to help youth build skills, self-esteem and values during critical periods of growth. The 17 Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Palm Beach County serve more than 10,000 children ages 6-18. For more information, please visit www.bgcpbc.org or call 561-683-3287.
Armory Art Center bestowed high honor with ‘The Legacy Award’ in 2020 Cultural Council For Palm Beach County Muse Awards
Annual event recognizes organizations, leaders, educators and creative professionals for exemplary contributions to the cultural sector
January 25, 2021 – West Palm Beach, Fla. – The Armory Art Center is thrilled to announce being named as the honored recipient of the “Legacy Award” by the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County in the 2020 Muse Awards. In a Jan. 14 virtual ceremony, the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County announced an exciting host of award recipients for Cultural organizations, leaders, educators and creative professionals, recognized for a vibrant array of contributions in 2020.
Dr. Tom Pearson with the Muse Award
“We are so very humbled, among our outstanding peers in the cultural community, to be chosen as ‘The Legacy Award’ recipient for our support and contributions to the artist community in 2020,” said Dr. Tom Pearson, Executive Director of the Armory Art Center. “It is our commitment and honor to strive for continuity of service and dedication to artists, despite challenges, and we are truly thankful.”
The virtual event featured pre-recorded performances by some of the county’s most talented artists and comments by award recipients.
“We are thrilled to celebrate the 2020 Muse Award recipients,” said Dave Lawrence, president & CEO. “Each one has demonstrated a passion for Palm Beach County’s cultural sector, a commitment to growing its influence, and a determination to help our community restart with the arts after the impact of COVID-19. Although we cannot celebrate together in person, we look forward to honoring the recipients virtually this January. On behalf of our team of board members, staff and volunteers, congratulations to all.”
The 2020 Muse Awards recipients are: • Armory Art Center (The Legacy Award) • Dalhia Perryman (The Thalia Award) • Jennifer Love Gironda (Liman Excellence in Arts Education) • Palm Beach Symphony (Outstanding Community Engagement) • Florida Power & Light Company (Outstanding Corporate Support) • No More Starving Artists Foundation (Outstanding Creative Professional Support) • Rolando Chang Barrero (Outstanding Cultural Leader) • Historical Society of Palm Beach County (Cultural Impact Award).
Each Muse Award nominee was evaluated and scored by a selection panel of cultural peers. Selected winners were then approved by the Cultural Council’s board of directors. The Cultural Impact Award winner was chosen after a public vote conducted by The Palm Beach Post.
About the Armory Art Center: The Armory Art Center’s art school and galleries provide creative opportunities to enhance your life. The Armory has served the community for over 30 years. The mission of the Armory Art Center is to inspire the creation and experience of art and the Armory’s vision is to be the leading community resource for arts education. Serving over 3,000 students annually, the Armory Art Center offers 160 courses per term in six terms throughout the year to students ranging in age from pre-school to retiree. Classes in drawing, painting, photography, jewelry, fiber & textiles, ceramics, and sculpture are held in 12 state-of–the-art studios. Twelve exhibitions are hosted annually in three galleries. Exhibitions, lectures, and special events are open to the public. For information, visit www.armoryart.org or call (561) 832.1776. THe Armory Art Center is located at 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
About the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County: The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is the only organization solely dedicated to supporting arts and culture in The Palm Beaches, Florida’s Cultural Capital®. In its sustaining effort to foster growth of the cultural sector, the Council provides support services to cultural organizations and creative professionals, administers public and private grant programs, advocates for cultural funding, enhances local arts education, and promotes cultural tourism. The Council serves as a venue highlighting works by Palm Beach County visual and performing artists at its headquarters in the historic Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. Building in Downtown Lake Worth Beach. The building is also home to the Roe Green Uniquely Palm Beach Store featuring items by local artisans; the Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Visitor Information Center; and the outdoor Project Space, offering the best view of the building’s iconic Martin Luther King Jr. mural by Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra. The Council is currently open to the public Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, including a comprehensive calendar of cultural events in The Palm Beaches, visit www.palmbeachculture.com.
Garden Club Meeting to Feature Teresa Watkins, Gardening Expert
Wellington Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Feb 1, 2021 at 9:30 AM via Zoom. The meeting will include a presentation by Teresa Watkins, well-known garden author, landscape designer, horticulturist and environmental consultant.
Featured on Houzz.com, Watkins designed the landscape for the first certified “green home” in Florida in 2001. She hosts her own podcast gardening show, “In Your Backyard” on her website and I-Heart radio. In the last 20 years, over 37,000 homeowners have attended Teresa’s landscaping talks and programs and learned about Florida-friendly landscaping practices. Teresa is a Fellow and Alumna with the University of Florida’s Natural Research Institute and is a 23-year University of Florida Master Gardener. Through her consulting business, SHE Consulting, Teresa provides leadership and design solutions to help clients in creating themed landscapes, restoring habitats and ecosystems, and installing one-of-a-kind custom sustainable landscapes for residential and commercial properties. For more details, see https://www.she-consulting.com
To join the club’s Zoom meeting as a guest, please RSVP to President Jan Seagrave at 561-793-1697. Wellington Garden Club (WGC) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that has been serving Wellington area communities since 1982. Its motto is “Gardening Makes a World of Difference.” The club is a member of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs (FFGC), District X, the Deep South Region (DSR) and National Garden Clubs, Inc. (NGC). For more information see www.wellingtongardenclub.org.
