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Palm Health Foundation’s October Train the Brain Campaign

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Palm Health Foundation’s October Train the Brain Campaign

Palm Health Foundation’s October Train the Brain Campaign to Offer Free Mental Health Resources for Building Resiliency


Monthlong campaign offers support at a time when 40% of Americans are suffering from mental health issues or substance abuse related to the pandemic.

West Palm Beach, FL – Palm Health Foundation is preparing to launch its fourth annual Train the Brain community health campaign at a time when the need for behavioral health support is soaring.  According to a recent CDC study, in June 2020, 40% of Americans reported some mental health issue or substance abuse related to the pandemic. In the same study, 11% of American adults reported seriously considering suicide, about double the percentage who did so for the same period in 2019. The Train the Brain theme for 2020, “Resilience & Self-Care in the Face of Adversity,” responds to the behavioral health challenges Palm Beach County residents are experiencing from social isolation, financial struggles and racial injustice.

The free virtual brain health workshops, support groups and learning opportunities offered by Palm Health Foundation partners and grantees from October 1-31, 2020 are designed to help residents understand that taking care of the brain is just as important as taking care of the body. Participants will be encouraged to make changes in their thinking about mental health conditions and adopt brain health habits that integrate self-care behaviors into their daily routines.

“2020 has been unlike any other time in recent history where everyone’s behavioral health is challenged on a daily basis,” said Patrick McNamara, president and CEO of Palm Health Foundation.  “Train the Brain has never had a more important role than this year in offering ways for our residents to take care of their brain health and build resilience to cope with adversity.”

Train the Brain will kick off on September 21, 2020, the International Day of Peace, with a special online event, “Shaping Peace Together” from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., presented by Healthier Delray Beach, a Palm Health Foundation initiative. The event will include a moment of silence in honor of lost loved ones and a sharing of gratitude to bring healing energy to participants during a global day of peace.

Registration for the kickoff event and all Train the Brain virtual opportunities is available at www.TraintheBrainPBC.org.  The event calendar offers a wide array of offerings for all ages and audiences, including:

Building Resiliency and Self-Care

Self-Care vs. COVID (Self-Empowerment Leads to Self-Improvement)  

Thursday, October 8, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

An interactive and dynamic workshop demonstrating how Self-Talk Empowers you to fill your “Love Tank”, manage stress, and build and maintain positive relationships. Facilitated by Charles W. Woodard, Ph.D. – Clinical/Community Psychology.

Write to Heal Workshop
October 14, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
A two-hour, trauma-informed workshop that uses writing as an outlet for dealing with trauma. This workshop addresses the disproportionate mental health and psychiatric abuse experienced in the Black community. Presented by Healthier Delray Beach and facilitated by Flose LaPierre, a writer and sustainability advocate.

Support for the Unemployed

 

“WHO AM I NOW?”: A LOOK AT JOB LOSS AND IDENTITY CRISIS

October 22, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Learn how to separate your identity from your job title, discover a new sense of self, and rewrite your story, at a workshop led by Whitney Cherner, LCSW. Presented by Alpert Jewish Family Service.


Meditation and Mindfulness

VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB: ALTERED TRAITS

October 12, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

A discussion of the book, Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body by science journalist Daniel Goleman and neuroscientist Richard Davidson. Facilitated by Katherine Murphy, Program Director, NAMI Palm Beach County.

 

MINDFULNESS FOR TRAINING THE MIND AND HEART TO BUILD AN UNSHAKABLE CORE OF RESILIENCE

October 14, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Learn mindfulness practices for working with difficult emotions, reappraising core needs, and cultivating appreciation and gratitude. Led by Gus Castellanos, M.D., UMass certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher, mindfulness practitioner and researcher

 

Parents and Families

FROM ISOLATION TO INSPIRATION – HELPING CHILDREN & PARENTS BUILD RESILIENCE
October 1, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

A virtual mental health learning opportunity for parents, employers and family support networks. Presented by Leadership Palm Beach County.

 

POSITIVE GUIDANCE – PRESENTED IN SPANISH

October 13, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Target Audience: Early Child Care teachers of children 3-5 yrs. of age

Participants will learn to identify the social-emotional needs of children and use their signals to help children learn positive coping skills which is key to children behavior success.

 

Mental Health & The Church: The Well-Being of the Family Unit – presented in english and creole

October 13, 7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

A conversation for parents/guardians and children to talk about each of their roles in the family, including their frustrations, and seek guidance and support from peers and behavioral health experts. 

 

COPING WITH OUR NEW REALITY: SOCIAL DISTANCING WITHOUT ISOLATION
October 15, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and October 29, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

An educational opportunity for those struggling with how to manage and cope with the barrage of changes and realities impacting their lives, and the lives of their children. Presented by Alpert Jewish Family Service.


Caregivers Club

October 28th, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

A safe space for caregivers to come to care for one another through sharing of experiences and resources. Presented by BeWellPBC, in partnership with Healthier Boynton Beach.

 

Women

SISTERS SERVING SISTERS: ZOOMING IN ON OUR SELF-IMAGE
October 9, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Building self-image and confidence in the new Zoom world, presented by Rhodena Mesadieu, Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Therapist of Restore Wellness Counseling Center.

Please visit www.TraintheBrainPBC.org for a full event calendar. For questions or more information about Train the Brain, please email [email protected].

About Palm Health Foundation 
Palm Health Foundation is Palm Beach County’s community foundation for health. With the support of donors and a focus on results, the foundation builds strong community partnerships, respects diverse opinions, advocates for its most vulnerable neighbors and inspires innovative solutions to lead change for better health now and for generations to come. The foundation supports health equity for Palm Beach County residents of all backgrounds, heritage, education, incomes and states of well-being. Palm Health Foundation has invested more than $83 million in Palm Beach County health since 2001. For more information about Palm Health Foundation, visit palmhealthfoundation.org or call (561) 833-6333.

About Train the Brain
Train the Brain is one of Palm Health Foundation’s annual community health campaigns and empowers residents to take charge of their brain health. The goal of the campaign is to help Palm Beach County residents understand that taking care of the brain is just as important as taking care of the body. Participants are invited to make changes in their thinking, integrate self-care into their daily routines and show compassion to individuals with acute and persistent mental health conditions.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens Presents Stroll for Well-Being

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Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens Presents Stroll for Well-Being

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Presents Stroll for Well-Being

(presented in part by the Cornelia T. Baily Foundation)

Delray Beach, FL – Research has shown that taking a timeout in nature and participating in mindful activities, like strolling along a scenic garden pathway and documenting your thoughts and observations in a journal, can relieve stress, depression, and mental exhaustion. At the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, one of the country’s most celebrated outdoor green spaces, visitors draw in peace and tranquility at every turn.

 

For this fall and upcoming winter season, the museum presents Stroll for Well-Being, a FREE garden-walking initiative that promotes self-care and heightens physical and emotional wellness. While participation is strongly encouraged for healthcare providers and first responders battling Covid-19 on the front lines, the program is open to anyone seeking stress and anxiety relief.

 

How it works: After completing the online application, participants will take part in a guided and socially distanced orientation (masks are required) around the property. They will receive a stroll journal with themed, meditative walks and subject matter to inspire meditation, self-examination, and personal fulfillment. Three online support group meetings with a certified facilitator and a minimum of three self-led garden walks are also included. Strollers also enjoy a one-year dual membership they can enjoy with another guest.

 

“Through this pandemic, we have realized an even greater need to make our programming more accessible to members of our community dealing with anxiety, stress and mental exhaustion,” says Wendy Lo, Curator of Education at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens.  “Healthcare providers and first responders are struggling in ways that threaten their mental health like never before and we hope to provide a channel by which participants can find some time for reflection and serenity.”

 

For more information about Stroll for Well-Being or to register for this FREE program, call (561) 501-1048, email [email protected], or visit morikami.org/astellas.  The program is slated to begin at the end of September 2020.

 

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road in Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org. Closed Mondays and major holidays.

 

Follow the museum on social media: @morikami (Facebook), @morikamimuseum (Instagram) and @morikamimuseum (Twitter).

 

About Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has been a center for Japanese art and culture in South Florida since opening in 1977. Morikami invites guests to discover its South Florida’s history, connection with Japan, and explore a series of six diverse gardens, each inspired by a different historical period and style of Japanese gardening. Visitors experience traditional and contemporary Japanese culture through engaging exhibits, varied educational programs and seasonal events, a world-class bonsai display, Pan-Asian cuisine, and a distinctive museum store. The Morikami Museum is fully accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES ANNOUNCES THREE ATHENA AWARD FINALISTS

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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES ANNOUNCES THREE ATHENA AWARD FINALISTS

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES ANNOUNCES THREE ATHENA AWARD FINALISTS

Photos by CAPEHART

(West Palm Beach, Fla.) – Of the 11 finalists named for the upcoming Athena Awards, to be hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches on September 25, three are members of the Junior League of the Palm Beaches, an all-women’s volunteer organization celebrating its 80th anniversary this year.

Sarah Cohen

Sarah Cohen, JLPB Board Member and Palm Beach Gardens resident, has been nominated as an Athena Young Professional Leadership Award Finalist. Melissa McKinlay, Wellington resident, JLPB member and Palm Beach County Commissioner; and Roberta “Robi” Jurney, Palm Beach resident, Quantum House CEO and former JLPB President are up for the Athena Leadership honors.

Melissa McKinlay

“We are so proud of our Junior League of the Palm Beach members that are Athena finalists,” said Julie Rudolph, JLPB President. “Athena Award nominees are established leaders and mentors who assist women in reaching their full potential. They demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession; and they provide valuable service by devoting time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community. These three women embody those qualities and the ideals of Junior Leagues as well!”

Roberta H. Jurney

Since 1941, JLPB has been an integral part of the community. It is part of the Association of Junior Leagues International, which is comprised of 291 Junior Leagues across the United States and in four countries. JLPB has nearly 700 members that dedicate more than 3,000 hours every year supporting more than 20 nonprofit partners including the Vita Nova, Quantum House, The Palm Beach County Food Bank, Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, Bridges at Riviera Beach, Education Foundation of Palm Beach County and Loggerhead Marinelife Center, among others.

 

“The Junior League of the Palm Beaches is always looking for women who have a passion for improving their community,” said Rudolph. “Our members include community leaders, executives, mothers, professionals and volunteers from diverse backgrounds all dedicated to making a difference in Palm Beach County and promoting voluntarism.”

 

For more information on how the Junior League of the Palm Beaches is making an impact in the local community, please visit jlpb.org or call 561-689-7590.

 

Community Pandemic Course Launching Second Session Due to Popularity

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Community Pandemic Course Launching Second Session Due to Popularity

Community Pandemic Course Launching Second Session Due to Popularity

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. – Due to popular demand, Palm Beach Atlantic will launch another session of Pandemic Perspectives, a free community course, on Oct. 1.

The course takes a step back from the daily numbers of the COVID-19 pandemic and presents a broader, more contextualized view of pandemics — their social, medical and economic impacts, history, management and the manner in which a society recovers. View the course outline and register here.

Participants complete the course at their own pace and may choose to complete all or some of the 12 core sessions, depending on which topics they find most interesting.

“We’ve assembled a roster of experts from our incredible, award-winning faculty in hopes that we might serve our community well during these challenging days, putting this present crisis in perspective,” said Dr. Jeff Lewis, dean of the Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy.

Professional development credit is available for a $15 fee, which includes documentation.

Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private, independent university offering undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees, with campuses in West Palm Beach, Orlando and online. The University is dedicated to the integration of Christian principles to prepare students for learning, leadership and service.

THREE LOCAL JEWISH NON-PROFITS JOIN FORCES TO DELIVER ROSH HASHANAH MEALS TO SENIORS

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THREE LOCAL JEWISH NON-PROFITS JOIN FORCES TO DELIVER ROSH HASHANAH MEALS TO SENIORS

THREE LOCAL JEWISH NON-PROFITS JOIN FORCES TO DELIVER ROSH HASHANAH MEALS TO SENIORS

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – September 10, 2020 – Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS), the Jewish Volunteer Center of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, and The Kind Kitchen of Palm Beach have teamed up for a “United Rosh Hashanah Meal Drive” on September 17, 2020.

 

Volunteers will wear masks and gloves, and practice social distancing when they safely deliver the holiday meals of a round challah and honey, gefilte fish, salad, chicken, sweet tzimmes (a stew of carrots and dried fruit), and honey cake. Recipients will be isolated and vulnerable community members age 65+ years in Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Gardens, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, and West Palm Beach.

 

“At the Kind Kitchen, we will start the new year off on the right note: sharing and caring,” said Chana Ezagui, owner of The Kind Kitchen. “We will bring warmth and the taste of tradition to the homes of the elderly and Holocaust survivors in need.”

 

“It is so meaningful at the start of a new year to think of others,” said Alpert JFS Director of Volunteer Services Belinda Lasky. “We are grateful to those who volunteer, giving their time and talents throughout the year.”

 

“It is a gift to see our community come together to care for those in need during the Jewish New Year,” said Melissa Hudson, Director, Jewish Volunteer Center.  “Through our volunteer collaboration we are honoring the Jewish value of G’milut Chasadim, acts of loving kindness, and that feels good for all who deliver and receive meals.”

 

The Kind Kitchen of Palm Beach is located at 844 Prosperity Farms Road in North Palm Beach. The 501(c)(3) organization, dedicated to doing kindness, provides weekly kosher meals to those in need, from the elderly to single mothers, and people with terminal illness. Menus rotate each week so established clients have variety.

 

The Jewish Volunteer Center of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County works to identify, cultivate, and develop a network of people and opportunities that connects the Jewish community with meaningful volunteer experiences.

 

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

 

Live Like Jake Virtual 5K A Huge Success -bringing in a record number of sponsors and participants online

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Live Like Jake Virtual 5K A Huge Success -bringing in a record number of sponsors and participants online

Sixth Annual Live Like Jake 5K Virtual Run/Walk A Huge Success

A record number of sponsors and participants gathered online due to COVID-19

 

Palm Beach Gardens, FL –  Although the race looked different this year, an amazing 750 virtual participants from around the nation and a huge number of generous sponsors came together on Saturday, August 29th in support of childhood drowning prevention. Originally set for May, the rescheduled annual event was a success thanks to technology and raised over $50,000 for the nonprofit.

 

Event organizers encouraged participants to tune in via social media for announcements before they took to their neighborhoods to walk the distance of the 5K. Though participants could not be together in person, they could still do their walk “together” to support the organization’s efforts.

 

According to the Centers for Disease Control, drownings are the leading cause of injury death for young children ages 1 to 4, and three children die every day as a result of drowning.

 

Live Like Jake Foundation was created after a very personal tragedy. In 2013, Jake Morrison passed away a couple of months before his third birthday in a drowning accident. Turning heartbreak in to something good, his Palm Beach Gardens family created the Foundation and has been working nonstop to raise awareness and awarding scholarships to prevent childhood drowning ever since.

“Drowning knows no season and doesn’t discriminate. We’re thankful for the generous support of our sponsors and participants who help us by continuing to share the importance of water safety and establishing multiple layers of drowning protection. Working together, we can end this epidemic,” says Keri Morrison, race director, founder and Jake’s mom.

 

Live Like Jake provides ISR self-rescue swim lesson scholarships for those who cannot afford them as well as emotional and financial assistance for families who have lost a child or have a child with critical care needs. Since the Foundation was created, more than 2,200 ISR self-rescue swim lesson scholarships have been awarded.

Race results are as follows: overall male top finishers in each category: 13 and under, Vincent Weber with a time of 20:39 minutes; 14 – 39 years, Eric Wanner with a time of 22:18; and 40 – 69 years, Sean McGould with a time of 21:58 and 70 & Over, Ron Griswald with a time of 34:11 . Overall top female finishers were: 13 and under, Fiona Foster with a time of 23:27; 14 – 39 year olds, Danita Jones with 24:40; 40 – 69 year olds, Patricia Lewis with 22:59 and 70 & over, Karen Bense with a time of 1:18:00.

1st Place Winner, Vincent Weber

This year’s Life-Saver Sponsor was Infant Swimming Resource. Platinum Sponsors were Domnick Cunningham and Whalen, and Euro-Wall. For a full list of generous sponsors, please visit livelikejake.com.

“We are hopeful we’ll be able to host our 7th Annual Live Like Jake 5K on May 9th in Jupiter like we have always done in the past. So, please mark your 2021 calendars now,” says Morrison.

 

For information about this or future events, scholarships, or the Foundation, please visitwww.livelikejake.com or call 561.441.7611. Donations may also be mailed directly to the foundation at 10311 Ironwood Road Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420.

 

About The Live Like Jake Foundation

Committed to honoring the life and joy of Jake Roarke Morrison, our foundation’s mission is to raise awareness for drowning prevention. We achieve this by providing ISR self-rescue swim lesson scholarships to those who cannot afford them and also by providing financial assistance to those families who have lost a child or have a child with critical care needs. Visitlivelikejake.com and facebook.com/livelikejake and @livelikejake3939 on Instagram. Watch for the new indoor swimming facility coming this fall!

 

ALPERT JFS PRESENTS FREE ONLINE EVENT: “GOAL TO GOAL” WITH FORMER NHL PLAYER MIKE HARTMAN ON 9/15/2020

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ALPERT JFS PRESENTS FREE ONLINE EVENT: “GOAL TO GOAL” WITH FORMER NHL PLAYER MIKE HARTMAN ON 9/15/2020

FERD & GLADYS ALPERT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE PRESENTS FREE ONLINE EVENT:
“GOAL TO GOAL” WITH FORMER NHL PLAYER MIKE HARTMAN ON SEPEMBER 15, 2020

 

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – September 8, 2020 –  Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Services invites community members of all ages to a free online event: “Goal to Goal”, a Q&A with Jewish Former National Hockey League (NHL) player Mike Hartman, on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 from 7:00-8:00 p.m.

 

Learn about the roles religion and resilience played during his NHL career, which spanned 1986-1995 as a winger for the Buffalo Sabres, Winnipeg Jets, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Stanley Cup-winning New York Rangers teams. Hartman played Canadian junior hockey with the Belleville Bulls and North Bay Centennials of the Ontario Hockey League, and represented the U.S. at the 1987 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

 

“Playing in the NHL was a dream come true,” said Hartman, who turned his boyhood love of the sport into a career, deciding at the age of 14 to play in the major leagues after seeing the Detroit Red Wings play. “My goal was only to play one game, and I exceeded that dream beyond my imagination.”

 

Hartman, who received his undergraduate degree from Kensington University, was inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in 1995, and the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and Museum (Commack, NY) in 2012. He currently resides in North Carolina, where he airs the “Mike Hartman Stories: Mindset & Champions” podcast, and is at work on the “20 Days to a Wellness Mindset” nutritional program.

 

There is no cost to attend the event; participants making a minimum donation of $50 will receive an autographed hockey puck. To register for this event, visit www.AlpertJFS.org/events/goals/. For more information, call Alpert JFS Director of Development Tara Laxer at 561-289-6031.

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

 

PB PHOTO CENTRE Presents “Members’ Show 2020” Live & Virtual Through Nov. 28

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PB PHOTO CENTRE Presents “Members’ Show 2020” Live & Virtual Through Nov. 28

Palm Beach Photographic Centre Presents

MEMBERS’ SHOW 2020

24th Annual Juried Exhibition

Running Both Live & Online Through Nov. 28

 

Public is Invited to Virtual Opening on Sept. 16 at 6 pm

 

(West Palm Beach, FL – September 8, 2020) Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world renownedPalm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today announced that the world-class museum has reopened to visitors, both in person and online, to view the current exhibition:

Purple Flower, by Alan Fabricant

24th Annual MEMBERS’ SHOW

Juried Exhibition Runs Through Nov. 28

 

Palm Beach Photographic Centre’s 24th Annual MEMBERS’ SHOW is showcasing the work of its members, both inside the Photo Centre and on its Web site,www.workshop.org.

Amazon Boy, by Robert McCammon

The Juror for the 24th Annual Members Show was Matt Stock, an award-winning, Miami-based photographer whose area of expertise is creating hyper-realistic night-time nature photographs with a technique referred to as painting with light. He was one of 30 artists chosen nationally to represent the National Park Service for their Centennial Anniversary in 2016 and was asked to talk about his unique photographic technique at TEDx Coconut Grove. His work can be found in private collections across the U.S.

 

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 virtual reception on September 16 at 6 pm.

 

Also on display at the Photo Centre is The FOTOcamp Exhibition, showcasing works by the talented young people, ages 10 to 17, who participated in this summer’s virtual FOTOcamp for Kids.

 

FREE Virtual Opening on Sept. 16 at 6 pm

Anyone interested in attending this virtual reception should reserve their space ASAP on the Photo Centre’s official website (www.workshop.org), and a direct link to the online event will be emailed in advance.

 

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.

 

KRAVIS CENTER Announces 2020-2021 Season of Concerts, Comedy, Dance & Broadway

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KRAVIS CENTER Announces 2020-2021 Season of Concerts, Comedy, Dance & Broadway

KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Announces 29th Annual Season of Concerts, Comedy, Dance Performances and Broadway

 

The Kravis Center CEO sends a special message about the Center’s upcoming season of hope – kravis.org/ceo

 

(West Palm beach, FL – August 31, 2020) With a line-up that features world-class artists in music, dance, comedy, top-touring Broadway hits and more, the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts continues its tradition of offering a diverse season with something for everyone.

 

“We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back to the Center, to what we’re calling our season of hope. It’s been a challenging time for all, and we will be excited to be able to raise the curtain once again and share the joy and inspiration that comes from experiencing a live performance with our community,” says Judith Mitchell, Kravis Center CEO. A message from Mitchell on the new season and the Center’s new and latest health and safety procedures can be accessed directly at kravis.org/ceo.

 

“As always, we’ve secured a line-up of performances that appeal to people of all ages, a line-up that was booked more than a year in advance of the pandemic,” says Lee Bell, Kravis Center Senior Director of Programming. “And although we’ve had some cancelations from tours that have chosen not to perform at this time our season continues to evolve.  We’re confident that our audiences will be entertained by our line-up of artists and performances.”

Nneena Frelon (February 13-14)

Note:

The Kravis Center’s complete 2020-2021 press release (44-pages) is attached, or visit kravis.org/performance-calendar for the most up to date 2020-2021 season line-up.

 

The Kravis Center’s 2020-2021 seasonal brochure is available online at kravis.org/brochure.


About the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts:
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 schoolchildren 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. For information, please visit kravis.org.

 

The 5 Best Books For Classic Car Enthusiasts

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The 5 Best Books For Classic Car Enthusiasts

The 5 Best Books For Classic Car Enthusiasts

By Katherine Rundell

There are two types of motoring enthusiasts. There is the car lover who likes to collect and cruise around in classic motors, visit beauty spots and talk to people about what a great car it is and ‘how they don’t make them like this anymore’. Then there is the other type, the car lover who likes to get their hands dirty and always has oil under their fingernails. Every car is taken apart. Marveled at. Then cleaned and put back together. This type of car lover scours yard sales, eBay, and motoring magazines in search of that last missing bit of their beloved motor that they need to get it up and running again. No matter what type you are, there is one thing that all classic car lovers have in common and that is that you probably read about cars when you’re not cruising or tinkering with engine parts.

My Dad Had That Car: A Nostalgic Look At The American Automobile, by Tad Burness

 

This book has 70 years and more than 12,000 color illustrations of American Cats packed into 1,300 pages. This is a book for lovers of the all American motor. No details are spared, want to know the original cost of a car from the ’50s? You will find it in My Dad Had That Car. Along with engine sizes and every specification you can think of. “My Dad Had That Car is an enjoyable stroll through the evolution of the American automobile. One of my favourite classic car books, ever!” says Raymond Peterson a book blogger at OXEssays and State Of Writing.

 

Lamborghini Supercars 50 Years: From the Groundbreaking Miura to Today’s Hypercars – by Stuart Codling

 

There are many books about the supercar that is the Lamborghini, none quite as detailed as this one. With a foreword by Fabio Lamborghini himself, this book packs a punch from the start. Read about how Lamborghini came out of seemingly nowhere with a supercar, the Miura, like no one had ever seen before. This is a car maker known for innovative design that pushed the standard of the entire automobile industry higher and higher with every new release. This is a collector’s book that every enthusiast will enjoy.

 

Roadster Guide to America’s Classic Car Museums and Attractions, Michael Milne

 

For the car enthusiast who loves to hit the open road. Be inspired to tour from state to state as you flick through this guide book of Classic Car Museums & Attractions around America. There is something to see in every state so buckle up and travel with the Roadster Guide.

 

The Complete Book of Ford Mustang (Every mode since 1964 ½)

 

No classic car list is complete without a big nod to Ford, creator of America’s automobile icon the Ford Mustang. This book isn’t just a book of the cars you know but also the prototypes, the experiments that Ford ran in its endless search to create ‘The car everyone would love to own’.

 

Enjoy the full color illustrations in this book, officially licensed and created in cooperation with Ford.

 

Chrysler: The Life and Times of an Automotive Genius (Automotive History and Personalities), by Vincent Curcio

 

What better way to understand the Chrysler than by understanding the man behind it. This book is a historical read about Walter P. Chrysler the man, the engineer. The passion that drove him to only release the highest quality machines. This book traces his story from a railroad mechanic to the creation of the world’s first modern car and a family empire worth billions.

 

“A little different to other classic car books, this is less about the motors themselves and more about how they came about, the way they were conceived and the maverick behind them A great read,” says Austin Fritz from a writer at BoomEssays and Ukservicesreviews.

 

British Auto Legends: Classics of Style and Design, by Michael Zumbrunn and Richard Heseltine

 

It would be unfair to focus only on the American automobile when in fact they did bring us classics including Jaguar, Bentley, AC, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, MG and Lotus. Reaching back to the start of the 20th century, this book navigates the history of each car as well as how it performed and details about each design. The photographs are unparalleled, which is to be expected since they were all taken by renowned photographer Michael Zumbrunn.

 

Each of these books is sure to be a hit with any classic car lover. They make great gifts for loved ones, or yourself and can be enjoyed time and time again.

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Katherine Rundell is a car lover and a writer at Top assignment writing services in Northern Territory and Essay Help Services. She writes about all things automotive and her Dad drove an MG. She also is an editor for Essayroo website.    

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