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Clematis by Night

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Clematis by Night

Free Weekly Concert Series
Every Thursday;
6-9 p.m. FREE | West Palm Beach Waterfront, 100 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

West Palm’s favorite Thursday night tradition proves why it has been the “hot spot to chill” for more than 20 years. During Clematis by Night, guests will enjoy live music, food and drink specials and the hottest local social scene, creating an unmatched seaside happy hour setting. For more information, please visit Wpb.org/events or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB, on Twitter @westpalmbch or on Instagram @westpalmbch.

January 17: Damon Fowler (Blues) www.damonfowler.com

Known for his measured tension, laid-back vocal delivery and the hallmark intensity of his guitar virtuosity, Damon Fowler pulls on a hybrid of rock, blues, and sacred steel to wow concert goers. Additionally, the stories told in his songwriting – sometimes in collaboration with long-time writing partner Ed Wright and Benoit – exhibit a combination of depth, grace and humor very few of his contemporaries can match. Pull up a seat under the stars to hear the latest and greatest from this Florida native.

Clematis by Night

Sommer Zacher
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Clematis by Night

Free Weekly Concert Series

Every Thursday;

6-9 p.m. FREE | West Palm Beach Waterfront, 100 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

West Palm’s favorite Thursday night tradition proves why it has been the “hot spot to chill” for more than 20 years. During Clematis by Night, guests will enjoy live music, food and drink specials and the hottest local social scene, creating an unmatched seaside happy hour setting. For more information, please visit Wpb.org/events or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB, on Twitter @westpalmbch or on Instagram @westpalmbch.

January 10: Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s (Rock-A-Boogie) | http://www.mitchwoods.com

For two decades, Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s have been the torchbearers of a great American blues musical heritage. Taking their inspiration from the great jump n’ boogie outfits of the late ’40s and early ’50s, they breathe fresh life into the music that gave birth to rock n’ roll. Adding a healthy dose of New Orleans rhythm and blues, piledrivin’ piano, and some of his own contemporary playful lyrics, Woods & His Rocket 88s forge their own brand of music they call “rock-a-boogie.”

Gifts Ideas for Travelers

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Gifts Ideas for Travelers

Travel with Terri

Story by Terri Marshall

It’s that season again. We’re making our list and checking it twice. But who really cares if someone’s naughty or nice? If you have a traveler on your gift recipient list, knick-knacks that sit on the shelf and collect dust—while appreciated—won’t satisfy the wanderlust. And you can usually skip over those sentimental jewelry advertisements because what we really want is anything that will aid in our explorations. From stocking stuffers to luggage to road trip essentials, here are some gift ideas for travelers—the naughty and the nice ones.

Personalized Luggage Tags

They’re simple and inexpensive, but a personalized luggage tag is ideal for travelers of any age. A quick search for these online will yield plenty of designs. My personal favorites are the photo tags that my daughter has made for me a few times. Using Shutterfly, she uploads photos of me with the grandkids and creates luggage tags. It’s so much better than a coffee mug because I get to take those cute little faces along with me everywhere I go.

Gift ideas for travelers on Travel with Terri for AroundWellington

Road Side Emergency Kit

Have a road tripper on your list? Being prepared is the key to being safe. A roadside emergency kit (AAA’s kits start at $34.99) will keep her prepared for those mishaps no one wants to manage. Besides the standard items like flares, jumper cables and gloves, consider an emergency kit with a hammer that includes a seat belt cutting tool.

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Gift Cards for Pit Stops

There are plenty of gift card options out there that work for road-tripper on your list. Consider a gas card for a few courtesy fill-ups along the way. Or take care of the tummy fill-ups with gift cards for eateries along the way like Cracker Barrel, Chick-fil-a or Subway. Hint: A Starbucks gift card would be the key to my heart—I LOVE my tea!

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Grab and Go Travel Trays

Always searching for your room key and cell phone in your hotel room? A portable valet tray will make that annoying problem go away. My meticulously organized husband happily handed me a Red Oxx Travel Tray in an attempt to lessen my scattering. This catchall is the perfect size for storing larger items like my passport, earrings, hotel room key, smartphone and wallet. I just keep this little tray on the nightstand beside the bed and everything is right beside me. Should I be forced to evacuate my room in the middle of the night, I can just grab it and go.

Luggage to Last

I once spent three hours at JFK airport after an international flight waiting for my luggage due to a thunderstorm that shut down baggage claim operations. That was the last time I checked a bag. But considering my trips often last for two weeks, finding a carry-on legal bag that holds enough was challenging. I turned to the aforementioned Red Oxx brand—which, admittedly, has become a family obsession. Based in Montana, Red Oxx offers an abundance of high-quality hand-crafted luggage bags and accessories. At the helm is CEO Jim Markel, an avid adventurer who has tested his gear all over the world. Besides the Travel Trays, we now have an assortment of duffel style luggage, tote bags, and other items from Red Oxx in our travel gear inventory. I only use the carryon sizes, but for those of you who still check bags, there are plenty of other options. It will be the last luggage you ever have to buy…seriously. Check out the video demos and other details for the Red Oxx collection.

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It’s All About the Shoes

When your goal is packing light, shoes always seem to be the problem. As a result, if I find a good travel shoe, I’m sold. Recently I was introduced to Arcopedico. Known for comfort, Arcopedico produces women’s shoes that specialize in being lightweight, while still being supportive of the arch—which makes them ideal for traveling. There are numerous styles to choose from, but my current favorite is the L19 bootie. It’s lightweight, breathable, vegan, and machine-washable. I literally walk in these booties all day—even on the cobblestone streets in Europe and my feet feel fabulous! They’re cute enough to transition to dinner in the evening too. And since they weigh less than a pound, there’s room to spare in my luggage. Arcopedico is sold on Zappos and Shoes.com, as well as in brick and mortar stores nationwide. Check out their wholesale site here.

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Fitness Gear that Packs—Even for Men

Working out is a must for my husband when we travel. And, yes, he usually convinces me to join him to “inspect” the hotel gyms along the way. But while my gym shoes take up relatively little room in my suitcase, his have always been bulky. Enter the Nike Free RN FlyKnit 2018. The lightest in this line of Nike options, this shoe’s innovative design has great breathability and the ability to contract and expand with your entire foot as you run. Best of all, its mesh upper makes it foldable—it’ll even fit in the shoe bags. And it’s super light so there’s no added weight—goodbye chunky gym shoes!

Wishing you and yours a very happy holiday season!

Tickets ON SALE NOW  Wellington’s Annual Father Daughter Dance

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Tickets ON SALE NOW  Wellington’s Annual Father Daughter Dance

Tickets ON SALE NOW 
Wellington’s Annual Father Daughter Dance

Fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, and all blends of families are invited to take part in Wellington’s Annual Father Daughter Dance on Saturday, January 26, 2019. It will be a night of delight designed for daughters ages 5 to 14, and includes dinner, dessert, dancing, games, photos, and more! Each couple will receive keepsakes to cherish the magical memories of this fun evening. The theme for the evening is “The Bibbidi Bobbidi Ball.”

The Father Daughter Dance will take place at the Village Park Gymnasium (11700 Pierson Road), from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Tickets are on sale now through January 24th at 5:00 p.m. (or until tickets are sold out). Tickets can be purchased at the Village Park Gymnasium and the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard). The cost is $50 per resident couple and $62.50 per non-resident couple. Additional tickets may be purchased for $20 per resident and $25 per non-resident.

This event is expected to sell out, so be sure to purchase your tickets early!

For more information call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/Events.

This event is partially sponsored by Simon Orthodontics and the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital at Memorial. Additional sponsorship opportunities are still available.

As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates atwww.wellingtonfl.gov/enews.

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch WellingtonTV for the latest happenings.

December fun at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

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December fun at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

December fun at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

DECEMBER 2018

Dates vary

Sado: Tea Ceremony (Class)
Time: 10:15am

Beginners: Dec 2, 9 or Dec 13, 27
Intermediate: Dec 9, 16
Cost: $55 (Morikami Members $50) Advance Registration Required

Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season. The Beginners class and Intermediate class will share one class session together. To register, visit morikami.org.

Tuesdays, Dec 4, 11, 18

Ikebana Flower Arrangement- Ikenobo School (Class)
Time: Beginners – 11am – 1pm

Intermediate – 1pm – 3pm*

Cost: $60 (Morikami Members $52.50) Advance Registration Required
*Intermediate courses are for students with prior experience or have taken at least three sessions of Ikebana classes.

Flower arranging, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art form spanning centuries. Ikebana has various different schools of study, each with unique philosophies and aesthetics. Dating back to the 15th century, the Ikenobo School is the oldest and most traditional. Students in this course learn the basic principles and style of Ikenobo, creating fresh flower arrangements each week to take home and enjoy. For required materials or to register, visit morikami.org.

 

Wednesdays, Dec 5, 12, 19

Ikebana Flower Arrangement: Sogetsu School (Class)

Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Cost: $60 (Morikami Members $52.50) Advance Registration Required
Flower arranging, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art form spanning centuries. Ikebana has various different schools of study, each with unique philosophies and aesthetics. The Sogetsu School is a contemporary school which focuses on the creativity and individuality of ikebana. The idea is that ikebana can be done by anyone, anywhere, with almost anything. Students will learn the basics of Sogetsu and create pieces each week to take home and enjoy. For required materials or to register, visit morikami.org.

 

Charles Albert Trunk Show

December 7, 8, 9

Meet celebrity jewelry designer Charles Albert and browse his exquisite, impeccably crafted designs. Members save 20% on all regularly priced and trunk show merchandise.

 

Fridays, Dec 7, 14, 28

Sumi-e Ink Painting (Class)
Time: Floral – 10:30am – 12:30pm

Landscape – 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Cost: $45 (Morikami Members $41) Advance Registration Required

Sumi-e is a form of Japanese ink painting brought from China in the 12th century. Primarily done in black ink, the name literally means “charcoal drawing” in Japanese. Students grind their own ink using an ink stick and a grinding stone and learn to hold and utilize brushes to create the primary sumi-e brushstrokes. Floral and landscape classes will start with a review of the basic techniques before moving on to the main subject. For required materials or to register, visit morikami.org.

 

Friday, Dec 7

Artist Talk: The Wonders of Japanese Lacquerware “Urushi” by Suzanne Ross

Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities
Time: 7pm, museum doors open at 6pm
Cost: $10 (Morikami Members $7) Advance Ticket Purchase Required

Urushi, the sap of the urushi tree, has been used in Japan for more than 9,200 years. It is a beautiful and versatile material that can be used not only for decoration but also to form a body, as a coating and as an adhesive. It is notably the material used to create beautiful art we call Japanese lacquerware. Join Suzanne Ross on a journey through Japan’s history and learn about the roots of urushi in Japanese culture, how this exotic material is extracted, and about the grave dangers that face urushi and all the traditional arts.

A native of England, Suzanne Ross first encountered urushi as a student of art and design at a London exhibition. There in Japan she studied various traditional Japanese art forms such as calligraphy, flower arranging, and ink painting. She was awarded a scholarship from the Anglo Daiwa Foundation to study urushi at the Ishikawa Kenritsu Wajima Shitsugei Kenshujo. She continued on to specialist courses in maki-e (decorative techniques in urushi) and kyūshitsu (lacquering and carpentry) with various Japanese Living National Treasures. She was awarded a further scholarship from the Japanese Ministry of Culture to conduct additional research under the tutelage of the Living National Treasure Komori Kunie. Her extensive activities over the last twenty years include one-woman exhibitions, gallery and museum shows, NHK broadcasts, overseas tours and workshops, and guest lectures at various universities, museums, and corporations.

Saturday, Dec 8

Guest Artist Workshop: Japanese Lacquerware “Urushi” (Workshop)

Time: 10am – 1pm or 2pm – 5pm
Cost: $60 Advance Registration Required

Join Suzanne Ross on a journey through Japan’s history and learn about the roots of urushi (Japanese lacquerware) in Japanese culture, how this exotic material is extracted, and its use in traditional arts. Students will learn how to make decorative lacquerware panels using traditional Japanese maki-e techniques. Maki-e is a technique of sprinkling gold or silver powder or painting it on to the lacquerware. Workshop tools and materials will be provided for the participants to use. For required materials or to register, visitmorikami.org.

 

 

Saturday, Dec 8
Film Screening: 5 Centimeters per Second by Makoto Shinkai

(In Japanese, subtitled in English)

Co-organized by The Japan Foundation
Time: 11am (63 min., 2007)
Cost: FREE for members or with paid museum admission

As summarized on IMDb – Takaki and Akari are two classmates in elementary school who grow into close friends, but find their relationship tested when Akari moves to another city because of her parents’ jobs. Both of them struggle to keep their friendship alive, as time and distance slowly pulls them apart. When Takaki finds out that he is moving further away, he decides to visit Akari one last time. Told in three interconnected segments, we follow a young man named Takaki through his life as cruel winters, cold technology, and finally, adult obligations and responsibility converge to test the delicate petals of love.

Saturday, Dec 8

The Art of Japanese Gift Presentation (Workshop)
Time: 10:30am – 12pm or 1:30pm – 3pm

Cost: $35 Advance Registration Required

Learn the customs and art of Japanese gift presentation in this hands-on workshop. Combining traditions with contemporary aesthetics, participants are introduced to the beauty of Japanese packaging and design, often times incorporating natural and unconventional materials.  Learn to wrap with washi (Japanese traditional handmade paper), create uniquely designed boxes, and other techniques to give your gift an Asian-inspired elegance. Workshop tools and materials will be provided for the participants to use. For more information or to register, visit morikami.org.

 

Saturday, Dec 8
Film Screening: Your Name. by Makoto Shinkai

(In Japanese, subtitled in English)

Co-organized by The Japan Foundation
Time: 2pm (106 min., 2017)
Cost: FREE for members or with paid museum admission

From director Makoto Shinkai, the innovative mind behind Voices of a Distant Star and 5 Centimeters Per Second, comes a beautiful masterpiece about time, the thread of fate, and the hearts of two young souls.
The day the stars fell, two lives changed forever. High schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives. But one night, they suddenly switch places. Mitsuha wakes up in Taki’s body, and he in hers. This bizarre occurrence continues to happen randomly, and the two must adjust their lives around each other. Yet, somehow, it works. They build a connection and communicate by leaving notes, messages, and more importantly, an imprint. When a dazzling comet lights up the night’s sky, something shifts, and they seek each other out wanting something more; a chance to finally meet. But try as they might, something more daunting than distance prevents them. Is the string of fate between Mitsuha and Taki strong enough to bring them together, or will forces outside their control leave them forever separated?

 

Thursday, Dec 13
Mori Stories: Kamishibai Folktales
Time: 11am & 1pm
Cost: FREE for members or with paid museum admission. No Reservation Required

Bring the whole family and delve into the world of Japanese folklore through kamishibai paper theater. Join us for a reading of the classic story, How the Years Were Named.

 

Saturday, Dec 15

Block Printing Workshop (Workshop)
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm

Cost: $50 Advance Registration Required
Japan has a long, rich history of woodblock printing, called mokuhanga, dating back to the 11th century. The ukiyo-e genre of block prints flourished in Japan from the 17th through 19th centuries.  The Morikami is offering a workshop with a modern twist on this ancient art form, carving and printing linoleum blocks to create unique and exciting imagery. Instructor Brian Reedy has been teaching this method for over 20 years, and offers an approach that is easily accessible for beginners, yet challenging for seasoned artists. For more information or to register, visit www.morikami.org.

 

Saturday, Dec 15
Family Fun: Shimekazari Wreath
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Cost: FREE for members or with paid museum admission. No Reservation Required

Add some seasonal charm to your home with a handmade New Year’s wreath, or shimekazari, typically displayed during December.

 

Saturday, Dec 15
Koto (Workshop)
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Cost: $50 Advance Registration Required

Koto is a traditional Japanese stringed instrument first introduced to Japan from China in the 7th-8th centuries. Learn the fascinating history of this exquisite instrument and how to play it in this one-day introductory workshop. Instruments will be provided for participants to use in the workshop. To further your studies on the koto, sign-up for our koto class series or summer Guest Artist Workshops. To register, visit morikami.org.

 

Saturday, Dec 15
Sado: The Way of Tea (Demonstration)
Time: 12pm, 1:30pm or 3pm
Cost: $5 with paid museum admission. No Reservation Required

Observe Japanese sadō, an ever-changing demonstration rich in seasonal subtleties. Your involvement in the true spirit of sadō — harmony (wa), reverence (kei), purity (sei), tranquility (jaku) — along with a sip of matcha green tea and a sweet will help you bring a calm perspective into your busy life. No reservations necessary unless for a group of 10 or more – to reserve, please call 561-233-1367.

 

Tuesday, Dec 18 – Sunday, Dec 30
Family Fun: Nengajō: New Year’s Cards
Time: 10am – 5pm
Cost: FREE for members or with paid museum admission. No Reservation Required

Join us throughout the holiday season to create a nengajō, a Japanese New Year’s card, to share with friends and family.

 

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

FIRST LOOK: Disney Beauty and the Beast at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre

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FIRST LOOK: Disney Beauty and the Beast at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre

AN ALL-NEW

DISNEY BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

FOR THE HOLIDAYS

AT THE MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE

Tony Award® nominee John Tartaglia will direct the spectacular Broadway blockbuster, complete with enchanting puppets and stagecraft

November 7, 2018 (Jupiter) – You may think you know Disney Beauty and the Beast – but you’ve never seen it like this!

Just in time for the holidays, a completely re-envisioned version of the classic Broadway musical is set to dazzle on the Maltz Jupiter Theatre stage November 27 – December 16.

Adapted from Walt Disney Pictures’ 1991 Academy Award-winning animated musical film (which is based on the classic French story by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont), this unforgettable story of a tenacious beauty who meets a selfish prince-turned-beast is a tale as old as time. Showcasing spectacular costumes and effects, Disney Beauty and the Beast is a fairy tale filled with magic, romance and a young woman’s determination to find her own way. We invite you to be our guest as this beloved Disney classic comes to life on stage!

Directed by two time Emmy and Tony Award®-nominated actor and acclaimed puppeteer John Tartaglia (Sesame Street, Avenue Q), the musical will feature a unique and enchanting concept: all of the musical’s inanimate objects and magical moments are being portrayed by one-of-a-kind puppets, brought to life by renowned puppetry company Puppet Kitchen International (whose artists previously designed puppets for the Theatre’s productions of The Wiz and The King and I).

“We are honored to produce Disney Beauty and the Beast on the Maltz Jupiter Theatre stage under the direction of John Tartaglia, one of our industry’s finest puppeteers and visionaries,” said Andrew Kato, the Theatre’s producing artistic director and chief executive. “Our audiences will see a complete reimagining of this unforgettable Disney classic with puppetry and design elements that will awaken the child in every audience member, regardless of age. You won’t want to miss this one!”

With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice and book by Linda Woolverton, Disney Beauty and the Beast was Disney’s first Broadway venture in 1994. An instant smash hit, the show ran on Broadway for 13 years, becoming Broadway’s tenth longest-running production in history and grossing more than $1.4 billion worldwide. Nominated for numerous Tony Awards®, the production is considered to be Broadway’s first show designed specifically for a family audience, paving the way for international productions of Matilda and Aladdin, among many others.

Tartaglia, who began his professional career as a puppeteer for Sesame Street at age 16, earned a Tony Award® nomination for his Broadway debut in the dual roles of Princeton and Rod in Avenue Q. Other Broadway roles include Lumiére in Disney Beauty and the Beast and originating the role of Pinocchio in Shrek the Musical. He went on to create, executive produce and star in his own preschool series Johnny and the Sprites for Disney Junior (nominated for eight Emmy Awards). Tartaglia currently stars as Kip on Jim Henson’s Word Party and Hank in Julie’s Greenroom (starring Dame Julie Andrews). His directorial credits include the critically-acclaimed Stephen Schwartz production The Secret Silk (an original musical also written by Tartaglia currently playing on Princess Cruises), as well as national tours of Dinosaur Train Live, Sid the Science Kid Live, Claudio Quest (winner of six awards at the New York Musical Theatre Festival), The Wizard of Oz, Annie and Tarzan at the St. Louis MUNY and many more. He wrote the acclaimed Off-Broadway musical ImaginOcean that has been re-imagined for TV and can currently be seen on PBS Kids as Jim Henson’s Splash and Bubbles.

“Beauty and the Beast is my favorite Disney animated feature of all time, and I’m one of the lucky few to have played Lumière on Broadway in its original run. Now, to have the chance to direct this glorious musical in a reimagined form at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre is a dream come true,” Tartaglia said. “We plan to bring this enchanting tale to life with glorious puppetry, exciting special effects, inventive scenic and costume designs and a vibrant cast in a magical production that only the Theatre can create!”

The production stars Danielle Bowen as Belle (whose regional credits include Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz at the MUNY and North Shore Music Theatre and Jerusha in Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Daddy Long Legs) and Zach Nadolski as the Beast (who recently originated the title role in the world premiere of Gigolo: The New Cole Porter Revue at the Winter Park Playhouse, in addition to portraying Archibald in The Secret Garden at Mad Cow Theatre and Anthony in Sweeney Todd with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra). Notable South Florida performers include Broadway’s Anna McNeely as Madame De La Grande Bouche (previously seen in the Theatre’s productions of Me and My Girl, The Music Man, Crazy for You, La Cage aux Folles and The Boyfriend), and multiple Carbonell Award winner Laura Turnbull, who will portray Mrs. Potts (who just completed Palm Beach Dramaworks’ production of Indecent and the acclaimed one-woman show The Pink Unicorn with Primal Forces, among many other projects).

In addition to puppet design by Puppet Kitchen, the Theatre’s production will also feature the talents of choreographer Shannon Lewis (who recently choreographed the inventive new musical The Secret Silk by Stephen Schwartz and John Tartaglia and the highly-anticipated feature film Stuck starring Amy Madigan, Giancarlo Esposito, and Ashanti) and scenic designer Adam Koch (whose work includes the Theatre’s production of Disney Newsies The Musical). Other designers include lighting designer Rob Denton (whose work includes the Theatre’s production of South Pacific); costume designer Ashley Rose Horton (whose credits include Dry Land, How to Live On Earth with Colt Coeur and Damn Yankees at Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera); music director Helen Gregory (who is conducting her 19th show at the Theatre), fight choreographer Lee Soroko (whose previous work at the Theatre includes An Inspector Calls and Disney Newsies The Musical), wig designer Gerard Kelly (who has designed for Hair on Broadway and on London’s West End) and the Theatre’s Carbonell Award-winning resident sound designer Marty Mets (currently in his eighth season at the Theatre).

Looking for that perfect gift this holiday season? Let the Theatre entertain you with the magic of live theatre! An exquisite treat for your office staff, family, neighbor, friend or sweetheart, this smash hit is a grown-up fairy tale adventure you won’t want to miss.

To compliment your unique gift, consider one of the Theatre’s many preferred restaurants and hotel packages. Also, share the gift of theatre with a gift certificate, available at the box office. Bring your group for the holidays and celebrate! Discounted group rates are available, and The Green Room Club Level Lounge is available for private events and functions.

Disney Beauty and the Beast is sponsored by Admirals Cove Foundation. Single tickets start at $60. For tickets and showtimes, call (561) 575-2223 or visit www.jupitertheatre.org. For more information on bringing your group to the Theatre, contact community relationships ambassador Cheryl McDermott at (561) 972-6117.

 

About the Maltz Jupiter Theatre
The not-for-profit Maltz Jupiter Theatre has become one of Florida’s preeminent professional theatres, committed to production and education through its collaborations with local and national artists. Currently the state’s largest award-winning regional theatre, the Theatre draws 100,000 people annually, serves a subscription base of more than 8,560 and has world-class classroom facilities in support of its Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts, which serves hundreds of youth and adults. The Theatre is a member of the prestigious League of Resident Theatres and has earned numerous Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s highest honor for artistic excellence, including the prestigious Bill Von Maurer Award for Theatrical Excellence. For more information about the Theatre’s upcoming shows and Conservatory, visit www.jupitertheatre.org or call the box office at (561) 575-2223.

Wellington Seeks Public Input on Town Center Project

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Wellington Seeks Public Input on Town Center Project

Wellington Seeks Public Input on Town Center Project

Join Wellington in sharing your input on the Town Center project during a meeting at the Wellington Community Center on Monday, December 17, 2018. The meeting will consist of a facilitated session to encourage residents to voice their thoughts and ideas about Wellington’s proposed Town Center project.

WHAT: Wellington Town Center Public Input Meeting

WHEN: Monday, December 17, 2018
7:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.

WHERE: Wellington Community Center
12150 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414

Can’t make it to the meeting? Watch it LIVE on WellingtonTV starting at 7:00 P.M. on December 17th.

The Town Center project is comprised of improvements being considered for the Town Center property located at Forest Hill Boulevard and Ken Adams Way.  Throughout the last few years, the Village has discussed various property improvements ranging from infrastructure and public facilities, programs, and associated site requirements, to mixed-use facilities coordinated with adjacent property owners.  These components and others, together with existing improvements, will be considered through a public input process and ultimately used in developing the first phase of the Town Center project.

As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/enews.

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch WellingtonTV for the latest happenings.

Getting Through Cold and Flu Season

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Getting Through Cold and Flu Season

Getting Through Cold and Flu Season

These days, many people are determined to improve their health by incorporating natural and organic ingredients in to their diet. Their main focus is switching from modern day medicine, to living a more traditional and organic life. These simple healthy habits can help your family survive the fall and winter months as cold and flu season approaches to help keep you from feeling under the weather.
 
Keep your gut healthy. Seventy percent of our immune system lies in our gut and keeping the digestive system working properly ensures healthy living. It is paramount that your gut flora is in balance so it can fight off infection. Stress, alcohol beverages, foods that contain sugar and that are fried, as well as antibiotics, are some of the things that deplete good bacteria. Increasing foods like grains, yogurt, greens, and fish are some of the foods that help improve good bacteria. Probiotics are great to provide a daily dose of good bacteria as well, especially during stressful times and when taking antibiotics. Digestive enzymes are extremely helpful also since they help to break down food so it can be absorbed better. You can find natural enzymes in fruits such as papaya and pineapple.
 
Eat your vegetables. A well-nourished immune system is better able to fight off infections. It’s got to be fueled with natural vitamins and antioxidants found in healthy foods. Eat dark-green, red, and yellow vegetables and fruits. They’re packed with numerous antioxidants, plus vitamins A, C, E, and beta-carotene.
 
Exercise regularly. Every time you walk or run, you’re boosting your body’s immunity, the natural defense against viruses. A daily 30-minute walk or three 10-minute walks is the minimum you need. Doing more provides greater health benefits.
 
Get plenty of sleep. Most adults need about 7 to 8 hours sleep. Teens need more, about 9 hours daily. Growing kids need from 10 to 12 hours of sleep.
 
Reduce stress. Some stress is good, but know when to relax. Too much stress impairs the immune system.
 
Eat fruits. Many amazing fruits have tons of antioxidants that help boost our immune system. Amla, blueberries , blackberries, goji berries, & elderberries are just a few of the delicious fruits that are rich in Vitamin C and other antioxidants.
Keep in mind, everyone’s chemical make-up and health are different, so consult a practitioner who can to help customize a diet that is suitable to meet the individual needs of your lifestyle.

A Christmas Market at the American German Club

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A Christmas Market at the American German Club

A Christmas Market at the American German Club

The Applause Inside: Part 3

Wendell Abern
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The Applause Inside: Part 3

The Applause Inside: Part 3

By Wendell Abern

Dear Readers,

         Below is the continuation of a science fiction tale that appeared in the two previous issues.

         A three-man team of extra-terrestrial Universe Innovators had been given the task of bringing a newly-emerging planet – Earth —  into a state of Oneness with the rest of the Universe in only 50 billion years … thus shaving two billion years from the usual process.

         To be eligible, Earth must first achieve Oneness on its own planet.          

                                                      *

         Constance, a striking-looking woman in her mid-40s, sits alone at a large desk, twirling a pointer. Behind her, a huge map of Earth covers the entire wall.

         A man and woman enter and sit at smaller desks, a large tablet on each.

          “Good morning,” Constance says. “My name is Constance, And you are George and Edith, correct?”

         They nod in unison.

         “You should know I missed the big meeting last week, when the committee discussed the current problems on the planet Earth. The next day, when the Chairwoman explained those problems to me personally, I said, ‘They’re unfixable.’

         “Then, as a kind of punishment for missing the meeting, she shrugged and said, ‘So find a way to fix them.’ Next thing I know, you two are assigned to me because you were the only two who voted against the planet’s destruction.”

         “We know about Earth. And that the first team that worked on it was exiled.” Edith says.

         “And that all their ideas backfired,” George adds.

         “Correct,” Constance says. “Their revolutionary ideas have been kept confidential until now. It’s all in the reports in front of you.  

         “As you’ll see, the first team tried everything. They decided on two genders instead of the standard six. Copulation as a means of propogation … and while most have remained monogamous, even the institution of marriage has not prevented an overpopulation crisis.

         “Most critically, our predecessors selected one species as the most able, and gave them brains almost as big as ours. Then they manipulated the DNAs of this species, which they call humans, and implanted a first-of-its-kind gene: the humans hear applause inside themselves, so they crave it from others.”

          After rifling through his report in one minute, George says, “Well, they had to pick up two billion years in the planet’s growth, right? Advanced brains and an applause gene might lead this new species to discoveries hundreds of million years earlier than – “

         “It did precisely that,” Constance interrupts.“Disaster. Why you two voted to keep the planet in existence baffles me. Men are beating, raping and killing women; terrorist groups are kidnapping children; leaders of countries foment hatred to justify wars; guns proliferate the entire planet. It’s chaos down there! This new race couldn’t handle the boundaries they created, let alone the big one that existed.”

         Constance sits down. “The big one. Pigmentation,” she says. “Climatic and geographical factors helped create different colored skins. Black, white, yellow –“

         “So what? Why should skin color make a diff–

         “They never trusted each other. In fact, a few millennia after they had created money, the white skins ended up  capturing the black skins and then selling them to other white skins. The black skins  became property. Slaves. Went on for several hundred of their years.”

         “Wait, wait, stop!” George yells. “Capture? Capture?  Didn’t the black-skinned ones resist? I mean, how could the white skins get away with capture?

         “Better weapons,” Constance answers. “The black skins had spears; the white skins had guns.”

         “They’d already invented guns and money?” George asks. “That’s what wiped out the planet Yorgus in only seven billion years!”

         “Yes. Guns and money. Boundaries,” Constance says. “Skin color represents a natural one,” Constance says. “Money an artificial one. “Furthermore, the committee believes their larger brains steered them to abstract ideas.”

         “No!” Edith says. “Abstract ideas? No! That means religions! Way too early for religions!

         “Yes,” Constance agrees. “Led to countless different beliefs; ergo, countless religious wars.

         “Now you understand the mess our predecessors have made of this planet,” Constance says, rising with her pointer and moving to the map.

         “Look here,” she says. “They call these countries,” she says, whipping the pointer back and forth, up and down. “In their 20th Century, these countries go to war against these countries. Twice. Twice!  Killing millions.

         “Then after the second war,” Constance continues, “former enemies become great friends. Incomprehensible. Now, because this human race has become so unpredictable, the committee believes another war is inevitable, and that these large-brained imbeciles will eradicate their entire civilization.

         “So, last week, the committee decided to let them just go ahead and destroy themselves. As you know, you were the only two who voted against that.”

         “The committee is collectively blind to what this race has achieved!” Edith says, standing up angrily, “Look at all their accomplishments!

         “They’ve created music! First planet to ever create music! And language! Spoken and written! And art! Give them a canvas or even just a sheet of paper, and theyll re-create entire countrysides! Portraits! Anything!

         “And they entertain each other! They make each other smile and laugh! They They feel for each other! Genuine happiness and sincere sadness. They comfort each other! They make each other feel good just to be alive!”

         “Some of them,” George says.

         “Most of them!” Edith retorts quickly.

         “They just want to hear applause,” Constance says.

         “So what? Look at what they’ve achieved! Diseases that used to kill millions don’t even exist any more! And they’re on the verge of wiping out dozens of others. They’ve even learned how to fly! And get to their own moon! We don’t even know all they’re capable of! How can you want to destroy that?”   

         Constance sighs. “We don’t have to,” she says. “They’ll find a way to destroy themselves. They’ll just use hatred, as they always have. Some of their leaders will –

         “Wait!” Edith says. “Wait! I think I just had an epiphany!”

         “Oh oh,” George says. “Not a third gender, I hope.”

         “No. We create a new enemy.”

         “You mean something they can all hate together,” Constance says dubiously..

         “Yes! Something that threatens everyone.”

         “Not our rockets!” Constance shouts, alarmed. “Edith, we’ve never –“

         “No! I’m talking about something more subtle than rockets, but will threaten everyone, everywhere, and bring them all together.”

         Edith takes a deep breath. “We warm up their entire planet.”

         For a moment, total silence.      

         “So,” Constance says, “our solution becomes their problem!”

         George smiles and adds, “Global warming! It’s brilliant!”

                                                      *

Cantankerously Yours,

Wendell Abern

 

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