South Florida Fair to produce its first ever home improvement show in the Expo Center
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — At a time when many people are spending more times in their homes due to the pandemic, the South Florida Fair is offering them a one-stop shopping experience by producing a Home Improvement & More Show, Friday, Oct. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 25. Hours are from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission and parking are free.
Photos by LynnAlan Construction
There will be more than 60 vendors representing various areas including impact windows, kitchen, bath, water filtration, patios, doors, landscape, security, remolding, hot tubs, roofing, gazebos, household items, art, jewelry, window treatment, decks and patios, screens, tree services, home fitness, marble and granite, and automotive.
Some of the businesses will be offering specials only available at the show.
Fair organizers decided to produce the show after recognizing the high demand for home improvement, renovation, products and services.
“Given what we’ve been experiencing since March with this pandemic, there has never been such a high demand for at-home enhancements in kitchens and baths, lawn and landscape, décor and home office ideas,” said Vicki Chouris, president & CEO of the South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions.
Exhibitor and vendor applications are still being accepted from businesses that specialize in residential interior and exterior renovations, home products and services, security, insurance, or financial assistance. For applications or space availability, email Tim Pachis, [email protected], or call (561) 795-6446.
Masks are required for entry and guests will be asked to social distance.
Event sponsors include Bath Fitter, Kubota/FCE, Superior Sleep, Storm Tight Windows, Southeast Spas, and The Palm Beach Post.
About South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc.: The South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, produces multiple events throughout the year. Located at 9067 Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach, its largest event is the 2021 South Florida Fair, which will be held Jan. 15 – 31, 2021. For more information, call (561) 793-0333 or visit the website,http://www.southfloridafair.com.
KRAVIS CENTER GALA SUPPORTERS TO ENJOY DINNER PARTY AND PRIVATE PERFORMANCE BY ALAN CUMMING
CEO Judith Mitchell’s 30 years of service to performing arts center to be honored at January 30Gala
(West Palm Beach, Fla.) –The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is known for bringing legendary, award-winning artists to the stage for its annual Gala and this year is no exception. On Saturday, January 30, 2021, guests will be treated to a private dinner performance by Scottish-American Tony Award winning singer, actor, comedian, writer, and filmmaker Alan Cumming. This season’s re-imagined Gala will be an enchanted evening Chaired by long-standing Kravis Center supporters Monika Preston and Kathryn Vecellio. Honorary Chairs are Christine and Bob Stiller. Kravis Center CEO Judith Mitchell, who is retiring at the end of 2020 after more than 30 years of service, will be the evening’s Special Honoree.
Kravis Center Gala Chairs Kathryn Vecellio and Monika Preston
“Nonprofits in Palm Beach County have suffered through the past year’s pandemic, especially the cultural sector,” said Kathryn Vecellio. “Although the Kravis Center’s stage in Dreyfoos Hall is still dark, Monika Preston and I look forward to coming together in a safe way with Gala guests to celebrate the arts and toast to the Kravis Center’s future success. Every year, the Kravis Gala is one of the most entertaining events of the Palm Beach season and we are excited for this season’s dinner performance with global superstar Alan Cumming.”
Immediately upon arrival, guests will be escorted into the magically transformed Gimelstob Ballroom in the Cohen Pavilion. They will be treated to world-class service and enviable cuisine by Catering by The Breakers at the Kravis Center, with an exclusive performance by Cumming. As the only person to hold the CEO title for the not-for-profit performing arts center, Ms. Mitchell will be honored during the evening.
“For more than three decades, Judith Mitchell has been a truly outstanding leader who has turned the Kravis Center into an economic catalyst to the region,” said Jeffrey Stoops, Kravis Center Board Chairman. “Her contributions to the Kravis Center and our community over her 30 years of service have been truly extraordinary, and we look forward to recognizing her incredible vision, exceptional service, and remarkable leadership.”
Cumming, the 55-year-old Tony Award winning actor, has entertained fans around the world with his multi-platinum albums and DVDs, electrifying live performances and comedic film and television appearances. His London stage appearances include “Hamlet,” “Accidental Death of an Anarchist,” and “Bent,” among others. On Broadway, he has appeared in “The Threepenny Opera,” “Design for Living,” “Cabaret” as the master of ceremonies, as well as a one-man adaptation of “Macbeth.” His best-known film roles include “Emma,” “GoldenEye,” the “Spy Kids” trilogy and “X2.” He has appeared in the TV shows “Instinct” as well as “The Good Wife,” for which he was nominated for three Emmy Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. Cumming has also written a novel, an autobiography, sang in concert halls across the globe and has had a cable talk show.
Gala sponsors include Sondra and David S. Mack, Jane M. Mitchell, SBA Communications Corporation/Aggie and Jeff Stoops, Rona Forstadt, Henni and John Kessler, Dorothy and Sidney Kohl, Susan and Dom Telesco, Monika and John Preston, Christine and Bob Stiller, Kathryn and Leo Vecellio, The Breakers Palm Beach, Bernstein Private Wealth Management, George and Paula Michel, Aston Martin-Jaguar-Land Rover-McLaren | Palm Beach, Tom and Sherry Barrat, Sherry and Ken Endelson, Caroline Harless, The Lamelas Family Charitable Fund, Jack and Goldie Wolfe Miller Fund, Eleanor and Frank Pao, TradeZero, UBS Private Wealth Management, Jill and Bill Wachter and media support by Palm Beach Illustrated.
Tickets for this season’s Gala are $1,250 for Gala Patrons and $650 for Young Gala Patrons.
For more information about the Gala, to purchase tickets or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please visit kravis.org/gala or call 561.651.4320. For general information about the Kravis Center, please visit kravis.org.
The Kravis Center is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL.The Center’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality, by offering comprehensive arts education programs – serving nearly 3 million students since its inception; by providing a Palm Beach County home for local and regional arts organizations to showcase their work; and by providing an economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County.
(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) – One of our country’s most celebrated spy heroes is set to headline the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s upcoming benefit, “The Science of Espionage.” Scheduled for November 5, 2020 as a virtual event, “The Science of Espionage” will explore the undercover world of counterintelligence, and keynote speaker Eric O’Neill will regale the crowd with tales of how he was charged with gaining the trust – and ultimately contributing to the conviction – of Robert Hanssen, the most notorious anti-American spy in U.S. history.
In February of 2001, O’Neill used his clever talents and intellect to lure Hanssen out of hiding in plain sight. In the three months leading to the arrest, O’Neill was selected to work with the spy with the newly-minted Information Assurance Division, created to protect all classified FBI intelligence.
Now, O’Neill currently heads of The Georgetown Group, a premier investigative and security consulting agency in Washington, D.C. He is also the National Security Strategist for Carbon Black, an IT security firm. He also wrote Gray Day, the story of how he took down the first Russian cyber spy. The story went on to inspire the thriller film, Breach, starring Ryan Philippe as O’Neill.
Dubbed the “Smarty Party,” this annual lively speaker presentation follows a unique interactive format and encourages direct questions and answers from the audience.
“Our guests participating in ‘The Science of Espionage’ support the Science Center’s mission to open all minds to science,” said Kate Arrizza, President & CEO of the Science Center. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, we were able to open our doors to provide a safe place for learning starting Memorial Day. We made safety paramount to our programming while giving kids a clean and secure place to learn. Attendees of ‘The Science of Espionage’ allow us to continue that work. The virtual platform allows guests to attend in their pajamas from anywhere in the world!”
Co-chairs for the event are Caroline Cummings Rafferty, Mary Freitas and Elizabeth Gordon. Honorary chairpersons are Frances and Jeffrey Fisher, Helene and Matt Lorentzen, Heidi and John Niblack, Christine and Robert Stiller. Host committee members are chairpersons Shani Core and Carolyn Sasso, Ann-Britt and Christian Angle, Nicole and David Atkinson, Molly and Larry Austin, Seena and Brendon Carrington, Page Lee Hufty, Allison Ridder Johnstone, William Meyer, Danielle Moore and Alison and Charles Sieving. Sponsors to date include Frances and Jeffrey Fisher, Helene and Matthew Lorentzen, Heidi and John Niblack, Christine and Robert Stiller, Mary and Mark Freitas, Elizabeth and Ben Gordon, Caroline and Nick Rafferty, Howard Cox, Kathleen and Lew Crampton, Diana and Llwyd Ecclestone, Natasha and Jason Rawding, The John and Dianne Scully Charitable Foundation, Caroline and Ed Sasso, EDS Air Conditioning and Plumbing, Michelle and Howard Kessler, The David and Sondra Mack Foundation, Allison and Stuart Haft, Ellen Liman, Lee and Harvey L. Poppel, Palm Beach Illustrated and PNC Bank.
Tickets are $60 for the presentation only or $100 for the presentation and signed “Gray Day” book package. To purchase and for sponsorship information, contact Marcy Hoffman, director of institutional development, at (561) 370-7738 or [email protected]. You can also visit SFScienceCenter.org/Gala.
On display now at the Science Center is Real Bodies: The Exhibition which uses real, perfectly preserved human bodies to deeper explore what it means to be alive and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our bodies. The mission of the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is to “open every mind to science” and the indoor/outdoor venue features more than 100 hands-on educational exhibits, a 10,000 gallon fresh and salt water aquarium- featuring both local and exotic marine life, a digital planetarium, conservation research station, Florida exhibit hall, Pre-K focused “Discovery Center,” an interactive Everglades exhibit and the 18-hole Conservation Course – an outdoor putting course with science-focused education stations. The newest addition includes a $2.5 million permanent exhibit, “Journey Through the Human Brain” and features the most advanced neuroscience research and technology in the world. Real Bodies: The Exhibition runs through April 21, 2021.
Admission to the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is $17.95 for adults $15.95 for seniors, $13.95 for kids ages 3-12 and free for members and kids under 3. Planetarium shows and mini golf are not included in general admission pricing.
For more information on Science Center programming, call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org. Like the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium on Facebook and follow them on Twitter and Instagram @SFScienceCenter.
West Palm Beach, Fla. (October 12, 2020) – Preschool students atOpportunity Early Childhood Education & Family Center are in training. They are increasing their workouts and concentrating on their nutrition in preparation to bike across the country. The 4- and 5-year-oldswill compete in the Kids Race Across America (Kids RAAM) on Friday, October 23.
Kids RAAM at Opportunity Early Childhood Education & Family Center
For the event, the parking lot at Opportunity’s Westgate campus will be transformed into a map of America. The course is a mini version of the Race Across America (RAAM), which takes cyclists on a 3,069-mile trek from California to Maryland.
The grownup version of RAAM has served as a fundraiser for Opportunity since 2017. Each year, a team of local cyclists led by Chris Huffman compete in the event to raise money for early childhood education. This year’s cross-country race was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Aware that the public health crisis did not halt the charity’s needs and expenses, the cyclists chose to create a tricycle relay for the students.
“Kids RAAM is serving two purposes. Our children are learning the geography of the United States, age-appropriate math skills, bike safety, and how to work together as a team,” said Executive Director Ali Eger. “At the same time, it’s a chance for us to bring in the funding we need to keep providing childhood education and family development programs.”
The leaderboard for Kids RAAM will include 32 preschoolers. The tykes on bikes will be cheered on by their teachers, family members, and supporters during the two-hour relay. The media is invited to attend the event.The race takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Opportunity Early Childhood Education & Family Center
Empowering the children of working families to achieve academic and life success through educational programs that embrace the whole child, and through family programming.
I sifted through my mother’s things: Her knick-knacks, letters, her sapphire ring,
The scarves she wore with fashion flair, the comb she used to style her hair,
A picture of my lovely niece, a music box that played “Für Elise,”
Shoes she bought but never wore, and clothes! My goodness! Clothes, galore!
Photo albums by the crate! (She lived till she was 98!)
Her purse with tissues everywhere, and jelly beans she’d never share.
A Christmas tree, just one foot tall, some doilies and a Swedish doll,
Her Bible and some Christmas cards, where old friends sent their best regards.
But what struck me the very most, what conjured up this maternal ghost,
Her perfume bottle, that’s the thing, I dust it off, remembering.
The bottle’s shape is one I know, around it is a gilded bow.
Take off the cap and spritz the air, and just like that, my mom is there!
As I inhale the nostalgic scent, I close my eyes and breathe her in,
No longer old and weak and frail, she’s young again, robust and hale,
She smiles at me and winks her eye, “Remember, I never say ‘good-bye’,”
I reach out to touch her face, but there is just an empty space,
She is not there, among her things, but I hear her when the chickadee sings,
Sometimes I’m surprised to see her, looking at me from my mirror,
I’ll feel her presence in the room, whenever I smell her sweet perfume,
I see her in my granddaughter’s eyes, for I know a mother’s love never dies.
***
Patti Thomas and her husband Kevin, originally from Wisconsin, have been Wellington residents for 23 years. A former piano teacher, Patti loves reading and writing words. Her favorite thing to do is share books at her Little Free Library in her front yard in Meadow Wood of the Landings. She is a member of the Royal Palm Beach Writing Group.
ANN NORTON SCULPTURE GARDENS LAUNCHES SEASON WITH FALL OUTDOOR FESTIVITIES
Two-acre Sanctuary Focusing on Restoration of the 100-year-old Norton House and Artist Studio with Springtime Grand Opening Celebration
(West Palm Beach, Fla.) – The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens will be going through a deep refreshing during the 2020 -2021 season. On Thursday, October 1, the two-acre oasis will open its outdoor facilities with a focus on Ann Norton’s collection of art and monumental sculptures throughout the Gardens and will continue with a variety of outdoor special events and programming. The Norton House and Artist Studio will remain closed through spring 2021 as renovations to both structures will be underway. Discounted admission prices will be applied during that time. The Gardens’ 2-acre campus will fully reopen with the exhibition “Artists At Home: Photography of Historic Artists’ Homes & Studios Program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation” onSaturday, April 17, 2021.
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Through the “Preserving a Legacy: Restoring the Historic Norton House and Artist Studio” campaign, the Gardens is raising funds to preserve Ann Norton’s 100-year-old home and studio. The renovations include repairing or replacing windows in the house as well as water-damaged floors, walls, ceilings, balconies and railings due to damage from Hurricane Irma. The Gardens has retained architect Timothy Hullihan, a third generation Palm Beach County native, to oversee the project. Hullihan’s background combines knowledge of philosophy, history, engineering, art and the natural world into his architectural practice.
“Ann Norton had a vision for her historic home, artist studio and rare palm gardens,” said Frances Fisher, Board Chairman at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. “She wanted to create a legacy – a special venue that would be left for the enjoyment and education of the community. The preservation of the Norton House and Artist Studio will guarantee that future generations can experience the magic of the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. While renovations are underway, we welcome the community and visitors to enjoy the two-acre garden sanctuary this season with meaningful programs and activities.”
In addition, the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens has developed many impactful educational initiatives to reach a broader audience of families and students throughout Palm Beach County. The Gardens will share facilities and collaborative efforts with several non-profit partners including the American Heart Association, the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Palm Health Foundation, Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach and the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium.
The outdoor events and programs planned at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens include the 4th Annual Sculpture in Motion, honoring Gold Star Families of Palm Beach County and Veterans, on November 14; Stories in the Gardens on Friday mornings in November; Jazz and Gospel in the Gardens, in honor of Black History Month, on Sunday afternoons in February and Evening in the Gardenson April 16. In addition, Enriching Lives with Minx Boren – A Conversation About the Essentiality of True Friendship will take place on May 14
The exhibition “Artists At Home: Photography of Historic Artists’ Homes & Studios Program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation” begins on April 17 and includes 50 images of artists across the country whose homes, studios and landscapes comprise the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios(HAHS) program, part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, including images of the Gardens’ namesake, Ann Norton.
“We are grateful to the National Trust for Historic Preservation for including us in such a distinguished program,” said Margaret Horgan, Managing Director for the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. “During this exhibition, we welcome guests to take a step into Ann Norton’s world, along with the worlds of the other notable artists included in the HAHS program. We are excited to showcase this exhibition in our grand opening celebration in April, especially since it was rescheduled from last year due to COVID-19.”
In conjunction with the HAHS exhibition, Valerie Balint, HAHS Program Manager, will present “Genius Loci: Preserved Artists’ Homes and Studios as Models of Creative Placemaking” on April 17, which explores the vitality of these historic places not only as beautiful and inspiring locales but also fascinating glimpses into the personal histories of the people who lived and worked in them. In addition, Tom Mayes, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at the National Trust for Historic Preservation and author of Why Old Places Matter, will present “Sites of Creativity,” which will explore how places evoke feelings of belonging, continuity, stability, identity and memory, as well as history, national identity and architectural merit.
Artists At Home: Photography of Historic Artists’ Homes & Studios Program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation was made possible with support of the Henry Luce Foundation and the Wyeth Foundation for American Art.
The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Inc. is a non-profit foundation established in 1977 by resident sculptor Ann Weaver Norton (1905-1982). An urban sanctuary of almost two acres, the compound comprises Norton’s historic house with exhibition galleries, her studio, monumental sculptures and tropical gardens of rare palms and cycads.
Located at 253 Barcelona Road in the historic El Cid neighborhood of West Palm Beach, the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens is open Wednesday through Sunday (starting October 5 – outdoors only), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Normal admission has been discounted while the Norton House and Artist Studio are under renovations: free for members and children under five, $12 for non-member adults, $8 for seniors (age 65 and older) and $5 for students and children five years of age and older. Special event pricing will vary. Garden Tours and Talks are available at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. The Gardens are also available for private events and are closed on major holidays. For more information, please visit www.ansg.org or call 561-832-5328.
ANN NORTON SCULPTURE GARDENS
2020-2021 Events/Exhibitions
Stories in the Gardens
In Celebration of National Family Literacy Month
In Partnership with the Mandel Public Library and the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
What: Stories in the Gardens – in celebration of National Family Literacy Month and in partnership with the Mandel Public Library and the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
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 at 9 a.m. on the following dates/locations:
What: 4th 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.
Admission: **Please note that tickets are pre-sold by time slot and ANSG will have special admission pricing for the entire day on Saturday, November 14, 2020 which includes:
$25 for adults, $15 for ANSG members and $8 for children
Contact: Please visit www.ansg.org or call 561-832-5328 to purchase tickets (no tickets will be sold at the door).
In honor of Black History Month, ANSG is proud to present Gospel & Jazz 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.
Admission: Normal admission is free for members, $12 for non-member adults, $8 for seniors (age 65 and older), $5 for students and children ages 5 and up, and children under five are free.
In celebration of the reopening and dedication of the Norton home and studio and the exhibition Artists At Home: Photography of Historic Artists’ Homes & Studios Program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Gardens will hold its annual Evening in the Gardens. The event, which honors Gardens Conservancy level membership, 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.
Artists At Home: Photography of Historic Artists’ Homes & Studios Program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation
April 17, 2021 – June 2021
Sponsored by Henry Luce Foundation and the Wyeth Foundation for American Art
What: Artists At Home: Photography of Historic Artists’ Homes & Studios Program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation
The images in this exhibition represent the artists whose homes, studios and landscapes, now open as public sites, comprise the membership of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s national consortium, the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios Program. This group of 44 affiliated sites, and the artists associated with them, represent the historical evolution of art in America, with breadth that spans over 150 years, tremendous geographic diversity, and representation of all major mediums including painting, sculpture, graphic arts, photography, furniture and decorative arts. The copies of historic photographs on exhibition and the quotations (often the artists’ own words) which accompany them have been selected by each respective site, often drawing upon materials from their own archival collections, casting a bright light on another layer of rich material that these sites have to offer to both scholars and the visiting public.
o Garden Tours and Talks are available at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays.
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.
Tom Mayes, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at the National Trust for Historic Preservation and author of Why Old Places Matter – April 17, 2021 at 11 a.m.
What:
Valerie Balint, HAHS Program Manager, will present “Genius Loci: Preserved Artists’ Homes and Studios as Models of Creative Placemaking,” which explores the vitality of these historic places not only as beautiful and inspiring locales but also fascinating glimpses into the personal histories of the people who lived and worked in them.
Tom Mayes, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at the National Trust for Historic Preservation and author of Why Old Places Matter, will present “Sites of Creativity,” which will explore how places evoke feelings of belonging, continuity, stability, identity and memory, as well as history, national identity and architectural merit.
Valerie Balint, Historic Artists’ Homes & Studios Program Manager –10 a.m.
Tom Mayes, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at the National Trust for Historic Preservation and author of Why Old Places Matter – 11 a.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.
What: Enriching Lives with Minx Boren – A Conversation About the Essentiality of True Friendship
Recognizing the restorative power of art and nature on behalf of our wellbeing, Minx Boren, a master certified coach and author of Healing Is a Journey and Friendship Is a Journey, will inspire meaningful conversation and deep engagement among participants about what gives life to life – what awakens our creativity and passion, our dreams and resourcefulness and our will and willingness to do the next right thing.
Boren, MCC, credentialed through the International Coach Federation, is a writer, poet, motivational speaker and workshop facilitator. She is the author of four books of poetry and co-author of eight books for women. She is a longtime advocate of healthwise lifestyle practices, with a background in nutrition and teaching healthy cooking, and is passionate about the importance of supportive and sustainable food choices, practices, packaging and distribution.
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.
(West Palm Beach, Fla.) – ‘Tis the season for holiday shopping! The Junior League of the Palm Beaches, now in its 80th milestone year, will kick off its 12thAnnual Deck the Palms Boutique Market outdoors at the Palm Beach Outlets in West Palm Beach on Friday evening, November 20 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will continue through Saturday, November 21 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Chairs for the 2020 Deck the Palms include JLPB members Rebecca Fordham and Susan Christiansen.
“With the health and safety concerns associated with the present COVID-19 pandemic in mind, JLPB has re-imagined the 12th Annual Deck the Palms Boutique Market as an outdoor event with the implementation of physical distancing and safety precautions being our top priority,” said Fordham.
Deck the Palms Boutique Market is a shopping event that features a variety of select local and international purveyors of fine goods including jewelry, home decor, men and women’s apparel, children’s goods, artisanal foods, and more. This year’s event features a number of special ticketed opportunities including a Friday Night Kick-off Reception with a live band, V.I.P luxury lounge, and Princess and Pirate Entertainment Experience on Saturday.
“The safety of our guests, vendors and JLPB members is our top priority,” stated Julie Rudolph, president of JLPB, “Now more than ever it’s important to come together and help those in the community. Deck the Palms is not only a fun, holiday event, but it’s also an important fundraiser that benefits our many nonprofit partners.”
The Junior League of the Palm Beaches is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The nonprofit’s 700 volunteers dedicate more than 3,000 hours every year to training its members and supporting its community nonprofit partners.
Susan Christiansen and Rebecca Fordham, Deck the Palms
This year’s Deck the Palms will have a special ticketed V.I.P access that is available for those 21 years of age and older and includes the Friday Night Kick-off Reception with a live band, access to the luxury lounge, two drink tickets, and a swag bag with vendor promotions and gifts. The V.I.P access will also include an exclusive sneak-peek opportunity to shop before the market opens to the public on Saturday, November 21 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
The all ages Princess and Pirate Experience includes a cast of magical characters performing live on-stage on Saturday, November 21from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. with physically distanced breakfast options and craft activities included. One drink ticket per adult is included with the ticket purchase.
Sponsors for Deck the Palms include Palm Beach Outlets and media partner Palm Beach Illustrated.
General ticket prices for the Friday Night Kick-off Reception on November 20 are $5 cash only per person at the entrance. The V.I.P access ticket is $35 per person. Tickets are limited and advance ticket purchase is encouraged. On Saturday, November 21,general admission is free to the public. The special Princess and Pirate Entertainment Experience is $30 per person. Tickets are limited and advance purchase is required. All funds raised from this event go to support JLPB’s mission.
Palm Beach Outlets is located at 1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. in West Palm Beach. For more information on Deck the Palms and to purchase tickets for the V.I.P access and the Princess and Pirate Experience please visit www.JLPB.org/Deck-the-Palms. CDC and Palm Beach County guidelines for health and safety must be followed by all attendees.
Tickets are Available for Both Live & Live-Streamed Performance
(Delray Beach, FL – September 29, 2020) Just as Arts Garage brought back live musical performance to Delray Beach with Music At Home: Live From Arts Garage, the venue is now launching Theatre Live From Arts Garage with a live and simultaneously live-streamed performance of BUNKER, a one act play written by Sharonda Eccentrich Richardson, directed by Jonathan David Kelly, and starring Shanteala Mash. The timely and thought-provoking production will have one performance onSaturday, October 24, at 7 pm.
BUNKER dramatizes the story of Khalan and his mother as she finds herself becoming the very thing from which she is trying to protect him. This story of love reveals how wars may unintentionally start at home and the journey back to peace. Playwright Richardson asks the demanding question: “How do you raise a Black Boy with no manual?”
“As an artist, I am committed to creating work that speaks to the underserved communities I come from,” says director Kelly. “Not only do I use the arts as a way to spark dialogue for social change, but also as an instrument for healing. Before I create new work, I make sure to engage with community members through focus groups and open forum discussions, so that I have an accurate depiction of their individual social issues.”
Accordingly, immediately following the live/live-streamed performance of BUNKER at Arts Garage, the talented trio behind the production will have an open discussion on the condition of the African American Community as it relates “to raising black men in an effort to open dialogue, create solutions, and bring back the village.”
“BUNKER explores an important concern facing many families today,” says Marjorie Waldo, the venue’s President & CEO. “Arts Garage celebrates community and believes that the Arts can be truly transformative by starting conversations and bringing people together. This amazing play is a perfect opportunity to do exactly that, whether you decide to watch it live-streamed from your home or with us live in Delray Beach. ”
For the in-person audience, Arts Garage is selling tables of 2, 4 and 6 that will be placed six feet apart. Concessions will be served table-side or chair-side, and—to reduce crowded common spaces—there will be no intermission.
Additional health and safety precautions have been implemented. For example, all Arts Garage staff and volunteers have been trained on safety and sanitation practices by management, with mandatory temperature checks at the start of each shift. Face masks are required.
Requirements for Patrons
+ All tickets, both live and live-streamed, must be purchased in advance.
+ Please bring the printed or electronic tickets to encourage touchless entry.
+ Wear a face mask when entering Arts Garage.
+ Maintain six feet of separation before, during and while leaving the concert.
+ Immediately take seats after arriving to avoid gathering in the gallery.
“Arts Garage is doing everything we can to keep patrons safe, and we ask our fans to do the same,” adds Waldo. “In particular, we ask people to please stay home and view the performance online if they have any symptoms, including fever, that may be indicative of coronavirus.”
About Arts Garage:
Arts Garage delivers innovative, diverse, meaningful and accessible visual and performing arts experiences to Delray Beach and South Florida. “Connecting our community to the world through the Arts”—this vision drives all decision-making at Arts Garage, which brings local, emerging artists and established global performers into the local multi-cultural community (students and adults, locals and tourists, people of all ages, income levels, backgrounds) who share a love of the arts.
Diversity is a hallmark of Arts Garage, which provides multicultural programming that promotes inclusion in the arts. #DiscoverDiversity isn’t just a tagline—it is the cornerstone of our outreach programs, staffing, and marketing. Arts Garage is located at 94 NE 2nd Avenue in DelrayBeach’s popular Pineapple Grove (33483). For more information, please call 561.450.6357 or visit www.artsgarage.org.
WELLINGTON GARDEN CLUB WINS STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL AWARDS
Wellington Garden Club (WGC) members were delighted to learn recently that the club received five first place awards from Florida Federation of Garden Clubs (FFGC), one first place award from Deep South Garden Clubs (DS) and one first place award from National Garden Clubs (NGC) for a wide variety of projects the club had undertaken during the past year.
National Garden Week Awards
The FFGC, DS and NGC awards are presented each year to garden clubs in recognition of the contributionsthese clubs have made to their communities while promoting the goals and objectives of the state, regional and national garden club organizations. Wellington Garden Club’s projectsearning first place awards from FFGC included the installation of the Blue Star Memorial Marker at Wellington’s Veterans Park;the celebration of National Garden Week throughout Wellington; a special children’s program at Village Park as part of National Garden Week; and a unique presentation by Al Salopek called “Bee Understanding”that helps elementary school students understand the importance of bees in our environment.
WGC also received a first place award from Deep South Garden Clubs for the Blue Star Memorial Marker installation and a first place award from National Garden Clubs, Inc. for the National Garden Week celebration. According to Jan Seagrave, WGC President, “It is a great honor that our club’s dedication and hard work within the community have been recognized with these awards.” Added District X Director Carol Coleman, “The support and appreciation our club receives from the community are what make all this possible.”
Wellington Garden Club, established in 1982, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to further the education of members and the public in the fields of gardening, horticulture, botany, floral design, landscape design, conservation of natural resources, civic beautification and to instill in our youth the love of gardening and the respect and protection of the environment. The club currently meets via Zoom on the first Monday of each month. Guests are welcome to attend the Zoom meetings. To learn more about the Zoom meetings contact Jan Seagrave at [email protected]. For more information on the club, its projects and membership opportunities visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org.
BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB A WINNER OF
THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP WORKPLACES 2020 AWARD
BOCA RATON, FL, October 12, 2020 — Boca West Country Club has been named a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Sun Sentinel. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.
Matthew Linderman
Matthew Linderman, CCM, COO, President and General Manager of Boca West Country Club, was named top Leader for a Large Business in the Specialty Award category.
“We are thrilled that the members of our Boca West team have rated their life at work so highly. The Board of Governors, members, management team and I treasure our employees and we have always strived to treat them with the utmost respect and dignity. We are very proud of our work culture and comradery, so this highly respected honor is proof that we are doing something right,” said Mr. Linderman.
“For more than a decade, the Top Workplaces award has helped organizations stand out among their competitors to attract talent,” said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. “This differentiation is more important than ever in today’s tight labor market. Establishing a continuous conversation with employees so you have a deep understanding of your unique culture is proven to help achieve higher referral rates, lower employee turnover, and double the employee engagement levels. No longer is recognition simply a much-deserved cause for celebration, but it’s fast becoming mission-critical to establish a competitive advantage for recruitment and retention.”
About Boca West Country Club
Located in the heart of Boca Raton, Florida, Boca West Country Club is a private, resident-only, luxury country club community. With four championship golf courses, an award-winning USTA tennis facility, a luxurious spa, six renowned restaurants, and an active social community – all surrounded by 1,400 acres of lush, tropical landscaping – Boca West Country Club offers an incomparable lifestyle and impeccable service.
Boca West Country Club is honored to be a Platinum ClubsÒ of the World, ranked 15th out of 100 by Club Leaders Forum since 2017; has received a 5-Star Private Club ranking by Platinum Clubs of America since 1997; has been recognized since 2013 as a Distinguished World Club by BoardRoom magazine; is a 2013 USTA Outstanding Facility Award winner; and was honored with the 2019 AGM Platinum Award by the Association of Golf Merchandisers and 2019 South Florida PGA Merchandise of the Year – Private Award.
For more information, visit bocawestcc.org. To inquire about club membership, call (561) 488-6934.
About Energage
Energage offers a fully unified SaaS platform, plus support and professional services, to help organizations recruit and retain the right talent. As a B-Corporation founding member, Energage has committed itself to the purpose of making the world a better place to work together. Based on 14 years of culture research, the engine behind 51 Top Workplaces programs across the country, and data gathered from over 20 million employees at 60,000 organizations, Energage has isolated the 15 drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of any business, and developed the tools and expertise to help organizations measure, shape and showcase their unique culture to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage. For more information, please visit energage.com. Follow us on Twitter @teamenergage and Facebook and LinkedIn @energage.
