Village Music…Where Something’s Always Happening

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May 4, 2018

Village Music…Where Something’s Always Happening

By Krista Martinelli

Donna and Steve Willey of Village Music Wellington. Photo by Monica Kallas.

Recently I checked in with Donna and Steve Willey of Village Music in Wellington to find out more about their nightly events. Ever since moving into a bigger space (right near Barnes & Noble in Wellington), they offer a café, more practice rooms, bigger lesson rooms, a stage and an outdoor space. One of the most recent developments is that they offer an adult rock camp, bringing together adults who may or may not have played a musical instrument before. “This is a group of people who always wanted to rock out and now they’re doing it and loving it,” says Steve Willey.

The most recent adult rock band at Village Music, who performed at their quarterly block party to a receptive audience.

On Saturday, April 14^th, the adult rock band took the stage at the outdoor block party that Village Music put on for the community. “The main point of the block party is to bring the community together to enjoy music,” says Donna Willey. The event featured live music from about 4pm to 10pm, Emma J’s Barbecue, food from the Village Music café, outdoor games for kids and a well-attended gathering of people. “This is our vision,” Donna continues, “to have a regional music center where people can learn about music, listen to music, enjoy music. I want everyone in here!”

You can always check the website (VillageMusicWellington.com) or call Village Music to find out who’s performing. They have a group of artists who perform regularly, including Steve Willey (guitar and voice), John Tutino (sax and electric guitar with a jazz rock fusion show), Rob Arenth (virtuoso guitarist with jazz blues fusion), Victoria Cardona (guitar and percussion), Rick Seguso (acoustic guitarist and folk Americana storytelling) and Doreen Daniels (guitar, uke, trumpet and piano with 60’s and 70’s music).

Once a month at Village Music, they present Master Chef Chris Paul, one of only seven Fusion Master chefs in the world. His events are the 4^th Saturday of each month. “It’s an experience of different flavors, each course is unique,” says Donna. He fuses together different flavors and does unusual things like infusing a pear with a particular flavor. Or he will fuse together Asian and Italian flavors. For just $35, you can sample the four-course meal that he creates. There’s also wine pairing at an additional charge. It’s an interactive dining experience with the backdrop of live music. “I’ve lived in Europe for a long time. This is some of the best food I’ve ever tasted,” says Donna.

Meanwhile, Chef Paul overhauled the Village Music Café menu. He kept their concept of café/bistro food and brought it up to a gourmet level. He personally trained the staff on how to make these dishes and how to present them. He makes his own mozzarella and his own pesto. In addition to a great menu, Village Music offers a nice selection of beer and wine. This is geared toward the night-time audience.

Master Fusion Chef Chris Paul at work at Village Music on the 4th Saturday of every month. Photo by Monica Kallas.

Now that Village Music has expanded, they teach approximately 350 students. They teach on all different instruments. If in doubt, just ask them at Village Music. They probably have an instructor who can teach your instrument of choice.

Coming up is Summer Camp, an interactive musical exploration experience. Children explore all different instrument groups – listening to, learning about and playing the instruments. By the end of the week, they know which instrument they connect with. There are 3 different weeks of Village Music Summer Camp. Check the website for the schedule.

The next Adult Rock Camp begins in June. Students practice once a week for two hours. The band includes seven or eight students of all different abilities. The Adult Rock Camp is led by musician John Tutino, who has a knack for bringing people together and bringing people up to speed. There’s also a Kid Rock Camp which starts in June. These students are taught by a team of different teachers from Village Music. It’s the same idea – students are brought together to practice and plan to perform their songs.

They also do kids’ birthday parties and toddler music classes at Village Music. Their café is available for events and meetings. Live music can be provided upon request.

On Monday nights, the Literary Club of the Palm Beaches meets in the Village Music Café from 7pm to 9pm. On Wednesday nights, Village Music offers free ukulele circles for all ages, all skills levels. On Thursday nights, it’s open mic night, a chance for anyone in the community to perform anything (“within reason,” jokes Donna). On Friday nights, there is live music, which changes weekly.

There’s always something happening at Village Music & Café. Stop by, have a glass of wine, enjoy the music! This is not something you find in every town. You’ll find that Village Music is a gem, inside of our great Village of Wellington.

Village Music Wellington

10410 Forest Hill Blvd,

Wellington, FL 33414

(561) 798-5334

VillageMusicWellington.com

Science Center Names New CEO

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SCIENCE CENTER ANNOUNCES SEAMLESS LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
Kate Arrizza promoted to CEO while Lew Crampton maintains role as SFSCA president

(WEST PALM BEACH) The Board of Trustees of the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium has promoted Kate Arrizza to CEO, according to Matt Lorentzen, chairman of the SFSCA board. Lew Crampton will maintain his leadership role as president of the West Palm Beach venue.

“Kate’s promotion to CEO and Lew’s continued participation as president will make this a seamless transition,” said Lorentzen. “The Science Center is poised for even more great things under their continued leadership and we remain grateful for their dedication and commitment to our success.”

Crampton was sworn in last month as the newest Palm Beach Town Council member. While he served on several government boards and committees during his tenure at the SFSCA, he says he expects his time commitment to public service will increase in his unpaid position on the Town Council.

“The Science Center has come a long way, but our best years are still ahead of us,” Crampton said. “Kate has proven herself as a visionary and a leader. All of the pieces are in place, and I am completely confident our Science Center team will continue to lead the way in providing mind-blowing science experiences for this community in the months and years to come.”

Crampton started his time at the SFSCA in 2010 as interim CEO. Under his direction, the Science Center has undergone a remarkable transformation — raising $15 million in five years to double the size of its facility to 42,000 square feet; and tripling its operating revenue, attendance and programming, according to Lorentzen.

Crampton’s right hand during each of those milestones and fiscal/programming successes has been Arrizza, who started her connection with the Science Center as a volunteer in the late 1990s. A Naval Academy graduate and former U.S. Navy officer who specialized in education and training, Arrizza holds a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University.

As Science Center COO, she was responsible for all budgeting, scheduling and grant review, with a focus on staff development and program implementation. Her work at the Science Center has earned her such recognition and awards as South Florida Business Journal’s “40 Under 40,” Sun Sentinel’s Top Workplace Professional Award, ATHENA award finalist and Women in Leadership Award Finalist. In her new CEO role, Arrizza will take part in all strategic initiatives and work with major donors – continuing to elevate the profile of the Science Center locally, regionally and nationally.

“Growing up in Palm Beach County, the Science Center changed my life as early as I can remember,” said Arrizza. “Having the chance to directly impact other children as I was impacted gives me goosebumps. I feel exceedingly fortunate to be doing my dream job and serving my community even more in this new role.”

The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach and is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The indoor/outdoor venue features more than 100 hands-on educational exhibits, a 10,000-gallon fresh and salt water aquarium, 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. For more information, 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.

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St. Jude Celebrates Annual Palm Beach Dinner

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St. Jude Celebrates Annual Palm Beach Dinner

St. Jude Announces Give to Live Society at Palm Beach Dinner
All funds raised to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®

PALM BEACH, Fla. – More than 100 loyal supporters gathered at the ninth annual St. Jude Palm Beach Dinner for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® on Wednesday, April 11, at Club Colette in Palm Beach. The event supported St. Jude’s pioneering research and lifesaving treatment of kids who are battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases. For the ninth year in a row, Palm Beach Dinner co-chairs were Lourdes Fanjul, Talbott Maxey and Thomas C. Quick.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital treats children from all 50 states, including Florida, and around the world. Because St. Jude freely shares the discoveries it makes, every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists can use that knowledge to save thousands more children.

Each year, the hospital treats about 8,500 children. Pediatric cancer treatments can last up to three years or more and cost an average of $425,000, including housing, travel and food. St. Jude relies heavily on donors to raise the $1 billion each year to run the operation. About half of the families are under- or uninsured.

“We are honored to have been chairs of this event since the beginning,” Maxey said. “Unlike any other hospital, families from St. Jude never receive a bill for treatment, housing, or food because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. We are so grateful to the supporters helping further the mission, especially because the average cost to treat one child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common form of childhood cancer, is about $300,000, and more than 75 percent of the funding comes from individual contributions.

This year’s event spotlighted the daily No More Chemo parties held at St. Jude. Each patient who completes their treatments will gather with friends, family and care team to celebrate everything they have overcome and look forward to everything that lies ahead. Patients even get to sing the “No More Chemo” song to the tune of the Oscar Mayer bologna song, and no one seems to complain about the daily pile of confetti in the hallways, representing the aftermath of a No More Chemo party.

A young former St. Jude patient, Beckett, shared his journey through childhood cancer. After being treated by St. Jude physicians, Beckett announced the incredible news that he is now cancer-free. The audience listened intently to his story full of hope and optimism.

Dinner guests also received the opportunity to be a part of the “St. Jude Give to Live Society,” a yearlong exclusive membership that recognizes the generosity donors provide to fund groundbreaking research. The money raised will cover such expenses as toiletries for families on up to the price of a major surgical procedure.

Hope and presenting sponsors included Paula and Bob Butler; Star sponsors included the Telesco Family Foundation and the Fanjul Family; Dinner sponsors included David Yurman; Dream sponsors included Janet and Mark Levy; Promise sponsors included The Kessler Family Foundation, Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida, Susan Lloyd, Valentino and Club Colette; Table Sponsors included Carole Coleman Manning, Connie Frankino and A. Scott Johnson. St. Jude Benefactors included Florida Crystals Corporation, The Fortin Foundation of Florida, Anthony & Linda Lomangino and Amanda Schumacher.

Philanthropic opportunities to help St. Jude’s mission throughout the year are still available. For more information, contact Barbara Mari at (305) 537-1429 or visit stjude.org/palmbeachdinner.

Support the hospital’s mission by visiting stjude.org, liking St. Jude on Facebook (facebook.com/stjude) and following St. Jude on Twitter (@stjude).

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A Mother’s Day Poem

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May 1, 2018

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Roses for Mama

By Lynn Casstevens

Lord, are there roses in your garden

On the shores of jubilee

Would you pick a dozen of your best

And deliver them for me?

For you see, today is mothers’ day

And I can’t visit my mom

For it wasn’t very long ago

The angels came and took her home.

So if there are roses in your garden

On the shores of Jubilee

Would you pick a dozen of your best

And deliver them for me?

Would you take them to my mother

And tell her that I love her.

Tell her that I miss her

In oh! So many ways

But I have joy in knowing

We’ll meet again someday

And we’ll pick roses together

On the shores of Jubilee.

May 2018

Mayor's Column

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Mayor’s Column

May 2018

By Anne Gerwig

Spring is a busy time around Wellington. It is difficult to believe summer is just around the corner. With Hurricane Season officially starting next month, this is a great time to begin your preparations; these include completing tree trimming projects, cleaning out your garage, and other projects that produce bulk waste. If you haven’t done so already, follow us on social media to stay connected, before, during, and after Hurricane Season. All of our social media links are listed on Social Media webpage.

Looking for a way to get involved in your community? Wellington is currently accepting for appointment to one of our boards or committees. Village Boards and Committees are: Architectural Review Board, Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals, Education Committee, Equestrian Preserve Committee, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board, Public Safety Committee, Senior Advisory Committee, and the Tree Board. Volunteers wishing to serve may download an application here: https://bit.ly/2JQXk3U. Once completed, you can send your application either via mail, e-mail, or fax to: Rachel Callovi, Deputy Village Clerk, Village of Wellington, 12300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, FL 33414; email: rachelc@wellingtonfl.gov or fax 561- 791-4045. The deadline for submitting your response is May 7, 2018. For additional information, please call Rachel Callovi at (561) 791-4784 or Chevelle Nubin, Village Clerk at (561) 791-4118.

On May 4th, Council and Staff held the 2018 Directions Workshop discussing a broad range of topics – the Housing and Economic Impact Studies, long-range financial planning, redevelopment, sustainability, and marketing and branding. This workshop is just one of the many ways we set goals for the upcoming year and beyond. The Directions process is collaborative and designed to foster an informed discussion that allows us to make rational and disciplined decisions for the community. To view previous Directions Workshops click here: Wellington Directions Workshops.

The conversation continues as we develop the FY 2018-2019 Budget. We are finding ways to fund programs and incentives to keep Wellington a Great Hometown. Visit our website wellingtonfl.gov/budget to stay updated about Wellington’s Budget and the process.

While we are on the subject of the Village’s budget, here is an update of a few capital improvement projects budgeted for this year.

• Big Blue Trace/Barberry: construction scheduled to start in May/June 2018.

• Utility Plant Improvements: Multiple projects underway. Details here: https://bit.ly/2EhgpNG

• Forest Hill Boulevard/C-8 Canal Improvements: Construction scheduled to commence May/June 2018.

• Forest Hill Blvd./Montauk Drive Drainage Repair: Construction scheduled after the conclusion of this equestrian season.

• Binks Pointe Multi-Use Pathway: Construction planning continues for a new multi-use pathway and canal crossing.

• Village Park Baseball Field Drainage Improvements and Dugout Replacement: scheduled for June 2018.

• Dorchester Neighborhood Park Project: A new observation deck and added park amenities are in the final stages of construction.

• Greenbriar Park – Dog Park Pathway Improvements: construction currently underway.

• Brown Trail Expansion (C-11/C-15 Canal/Wellington Trace Improvements): Construction scheduled to commence May 2018.

• Tennis Center Parking Improvements: construction scheduled for May 2018.

• For a complete list of our capital improvement projects taking place around Wellington, please click this link: Capital Improvement Projects

Spring is in full swing and there is no shortage of exciting things to do around town. Take the family and enjoy the sunshine at one of our great neighborhood parks or catch a family-friendly movie at the Amphitheater. Speaking of the Amphitheater, Food Trucks are still rolling in every Thursday through June.

Schools let out for the summer on June 1st. If you are looking for fun, safe activities for your kids, consider the Summer Camp program offered by Parks & Recreation. Summer Camp operates in week-long segments and takes place at Village Park and the Aquatics Complex, and runs from June to the middle of August. From sporting events to arts and crafts, to movies, swimming, games and more, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Registration is open at Village Park, and more information can be found on our website. Summer Camp activities are designed for children from five to fifteen and some scholarships are available.

We offer a wide variety of camps, academies, and classes for kids, teens, adults, and seniors. Some of these are circus arts, sports, cheerleading, gymnastics, martial arts, and fitness classes. To find more information, take a look at the Summer Program Guide.

This month, we also remember and honor the men and women who died while serving in our armed forces defending our nation. Memorial Day is more than a day off from work. Memorial Day is the day we remember all of our fallen service men and women. Traditionally starting summer, Memorial Day also is a solemn day on which we pay tribute to those who sacrificed so much for our country.

Our Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony takes place on Monday, May 28th. The parade begins at 8:15 am at the Village Hall parking area and makes its way east along Forest Hill Boulevard. The parade ends at Wellington’s Veterans Memorial located on the corner of Forest Hill Boulevard and Southshore Boulevard and will be followed at 8:30 am by the Memorial Day Ceremony.

We thank all the members of our armed services and their families for their sacrifices, courage, and dedication. We salute you, not just today, but each and every day of the year. We extend our heartfelt appreciation for all your service to this great nation.

Finally, I want to remember all of our mothers. To all those strong women who have nurtured us, taught us, cared for us, and loved us, on behalf of Council and me, we wish you a Happy Mother’s Day.

I look forward to seeing you around the Village this summer, enjoying our Great Hometown.

Discovering Rockland, Maine: An Ideal Summer Destination

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Discovering Rockland, Maine: An Ideal Summer Destination

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Story & Photos by Terri Marshall

Few places on the east coast conjure up iconic images the way Maine does. Lighthouses dot the rocky coastline, lobster roll stands line the roads and sailboats cruise through the waters offshore. It’s easy to see why this region inspires artists.

Located on the central coast, the small town of Rockland, Maine embodies all of these images. From the boutique hotel 250 Main that showcases work from local artists to the best breakfast you’ll ever eat in your life at the Home Kitchen Café, Rockland is a quiet little town that will leave you wanting more. And if sailing is on your agenda, a windjammer schooner cruise is waiting for you. Rockland isn’t as well-known as some Maine communities, but it is definitely worth discovering. These were some of my favorite experiences.

Rockland Maine on Travel with Terri in Around Wellington — The Harbor in Rockland

Artful Lodging at 250 Main

Overlooking the harbor and within walking distance of the Rockland’s charming restaurants, galleries, museums and shops, 250 Main is an intimate art hotel showcasing the work of local artists. Built to showcase the regions shipbuilding tradition, the hotel features 26 rooms designed for the discerning traveler with unique, reclaimed, and industrial décor. Most rooms have water views. And, it’s worth getting up early to catch the brilliant sunrise over the harbor from the hotel’s rooftop deck. Enjoy a light breakfast each morning and in the evening a glass of wine.

Be sure to browse each floor to check out the artwork—and if you see something you like, you can make a purchase. It’s also fine to bring along your furry children, 250 Main is pet-friendly.

250 Main Hotel in Rockland Maine featured in Travel with Terri on Around Wellington — 250 Main Hotel

Classic and Contemporary Art on Display

Rockland is home to the famed Farnsworth Art Museum where 20,000 square feet of gallery space displays over 15,000 works of art. The museum is home to an extensive collection of works by the Wyeth family featuring works of Andrew, N.C. and Jamie Wyeth. It’s also home to one of the nation’s largest collections of works by sculptor Louise Nevelson.

Housed in a striking new Toshiko Mori building with an iconic sawtooth roofline, the nearby Center for Maine Contemporary Art displays works by contemporary artists. The CMCA complex includes an ArtLab classroom, gift shop and a courtyard that is open to the public.

CMCA in Rockland Maine featured by Travel with Terri in Around Wellington — Center for Maine Contemporary Art

Small Town with Big Taste

For a small town, Rockland delivers big when it’s time to eat. Check out the lobster club sandwich at a local favorite, the Brass Compass. The sandwich famously bested Bobby Flay on the Food Network’s “Throwdown with Bobby Flay.” Don’t be surprised to find local fisherman hanging out for breakfast and lunch—it’s a Rockland institution. If you’re in the mood for Italian, Rustica delivers traditional Italian dishes with a contemporary flair. The Bacon and Bleu white pizza with caramelized onions is hard to beat.

At the Home Kitchen Café you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to breakfast entrees. Choose from a variety of pancakes, traditional breakfasts, or “homelets.” Be sure to try the “Sinnies” – cinnamon rolls that are so delicious they’re sinful. And whatever you do, don’t miss the home fries. (I recommend adding the onions and peppers, trust me on this.)

For the ultimate farm to table experience, head to Primo where the produce is grown on site and the animals are raised on the property. Chef Melissa Kelly has been dazzling guests with her creativity for 17 seasons at this award-winning eatery.

Plenty of good eats in Rockland Maine featured on Travel with Terri in Around Wellington — Plenty of Good Eats

Set Sail on a Windjammer Cruise

Step back to a simpler time aboard the J&E Riggin windjammer. Originally built in 1929 by Charles Riggin, a fisherman who named the ship after his two sons Jacob and Edward, the J&E Riggin began as an oyster schooner. Now a National Historic Landmark, the J&E Riggin is owned by Captain Jon Finger and his wife, Chef-Captain Annie Mahle who offer three, four or six-day windjammer cruises.

This is a true sailing vessel with no motor. Setting sail from Rockland in the Penobscot Bay, you’ll go where the wind blows you, literally. Besides the rocky shoreline, endless blue horizon and millions of stars overhead at night, a windjammer cruise brings something intangible. There’s a transformation in all who climb aboard.

I joined the boat for the last night of a four-day cruise. It was evident that those already on board had bonded through their experiences. The camaraderie was contagious. Everyone joined in the daily tasks of hoisting the sails, maneuvering into the harbor and helping with the clean-up after the meals.

J&E Riggin from Rockland Maine featured on Travel with Terri in Around Wellington — Hoisting the Sails on the J&E Riggin

And speaking of meals…

Chef-Captain Annie—an accomplished chef and cookbook author—prepares three healthy and incredibly delicious from-scratch meals daily. This despite the ship having no power and a galley that makes my New York City apartment kitchen look big.

The vessel accommodates up to 24 passengers plus the crew. Space is tight, but that adds to the authenticity of the experience—and no doubt the immediate bonding with other passengers.

Somehow it works for everyone, so much so that many passengers return each year for more time on the open waters. And with the picturesque views that Maine has to offer, I can understand why.

Simply Spring

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May 1, 2018

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Cultural Corner

Simply Spring

By Lori Hope Baumel

As sung in the musical Camelot, “It’s May, it’s May!” The equestrians have packed up and school is winding down. In south Florida, this month celebrates local events like Sunfest (May 3 – 6 in downtown West Palm Beach) and offers a wide variety of opportunities to simply relax. While those up north (after experiencing four nor’easters) are finally enjoying gentler weather, those who remain in the Wellington area brace themselves for the heat of the summer months to come. In May, there’s still a chance to get outdoors, enjoy free concerts and participate in entertaining events right here in Wellington.

This month, I’m encouraging you to do the research yourself. Included in my “Top 5” below are a variety of resources that include both indoor and outdoor happenings to enjoy before the summer rains and extreme heat sets in. You can look up a number of local things to do on Mother’s Day or Memorial Day weekend. So, plan ahead! Make the most of springtime and all it has to offer. With so much turmoil going on in the world and the daily news stressing everyone out… it’s time to turn off the electronics and watch the sunset. Perhaps, head east to the beach and read Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring – a book that calls for humans to act responsibly, carefully and as stewards of the living earth.

There you have it… simplify spring and simplify your life.

Live… Go… Do!

Top 5 for May

1) The Village Music and Café offers a wide variety of cultural events. Located near the Wellington Mall, this venue provides live music every Friday night with a weekly calendar of featured artists, Singer/Songwriter Night on Mondays, Ukulele Circle on Wednesdays, Trivioke on Saturdays (their own creation of karaoke combined with music trivia) and Open Mic on Sundays. Check out their calendar at:

villagemusicwellington.com

10410 West Forest Hill Blvd.

Wellington, FL 33414

Phone: (561) 798-5334

2) Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County invites the public to fun and informative horticultural events:

Beautify Your Garden with South Florida Native Plants

Sunday, May 6 – 10 to 11:30 am

Mounts Exhibit Hall A

$15 for members; $20 for nonmembers

Instructor: Jeff Nurge, Florida Native Gardening & Native Choice Nursery

Learn about the selection and placement of Florida native plants to maximize their beauty using the principles of texture, color and hardscape and to minimize the use of water and pesticides. In addition, participants will review best practices for maintaining native plants once they have incorporated them in their own landscape.

14^th Annual Connoisseurs Garden Tour

by Art By Nature Garden Center

Saturday, May 12 – 9 am to 4 pm

Sunday, May 13 – 11 am to 4 pm

$25 for members; $35 for nonmembers (includes admission to WASHED ASHORE at Mounts Botanical Garden)

Spend Mother’s Day weekend with family and friends touring a variety of beautiful private gardens in Palm Beach County. The owners of each individual garden are giving people a unique opportunity to visit at their own pace and sequence, so take one day or two for this memorable self-guided tour.

Note: Tickets are available for purchase at Art By Nature Garden Center and at the Mounts Garden Shop, or online at www.mounts.org/events.

Plants Can’t Run Away … But They Have Awesome Coping Skills

Tuesday, May 22 – 10 to 11:30 am

Mounts Auditorium

$15 for members; $20 for nonmembers

Instructor: George Rogers, Ph.D, Palm Beach State College

Using PowerPoint and walking around the Garden, participants will look at some of the surprising and complex ways plants have of dealing with all of the stresses of life – poor soils, too much and too little water, wind, sun and shade, heat and frost, competition, microbes, fungi and the thousand things that want to eat them.

3) Go local!

Walkabout Wellington provides a list of events in and around the Wellington Area. From food truck fun and concerts to equestrian events, Walkabout Wellington will always recommend something fun to do. Before you make your weekend plans, be sure to check out this website:

walkaboutwellington.com

4) Kravis On Broadway: SOMETHING ROTTEN!

May 1-6

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 8 pm, Wednesday, Saturday at 2 pm & 8 pm, Sunday at 2 pm

Welcome to the ’90s — the 1590s — long before the dawn of premium tickets, star casting and reminders to turn off your cell phones. Brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard”. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first MUSICAL! But amidst the scandalous excitement of Opening Night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self … and all that jazz. With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul, SOMETHING ROTTEN! is an uproarious dose of pure Broadway fun and an irresistible ode to musicals — those dazzling creations that entertain us, inspire us, and remind us that everything’s better with an exclamation point! From the director of Aladdin and the co-director of The Book of Mormon, SOMETHING ROTTEN! is “Broadway’s big, fat hit!” (NY Post).

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall

Tickets start at $28

Beyond the Stage: On May 1, the Kravis Center hosts a free performance by the Turtle River Concert Choir at 7:00 pm in the Dreyfoos Hall Lobby . Beyond the Stage is sponsored by Nancy and Jay Parker.

5) The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County

The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County promotes and provides a plethora of events within the Palm Beach County area. Located in Lake Worth, the council houses both their offices and a museum with special exhibitions. Keep this website on hand to find out about the various cultural events going on year-round:

www.palmbeachculture.com

Fifteen “Fairy Tale Playhouses” Will Make the West Palm Waterfront Feel Like Home

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Fifteen “Fairy Tale Playhouses” Will Make the West Palm Waterfront Feel Like Home

City of West Palm Beach’s “Summer in Paradise” Campaign is Shaping Up with Selection of Artists and Nonprofits

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West Palm Beach, Fla. (April 24, 2018) Fifteen child-size playhouses, collectively referred to as the “Fairy Tale Playhouses,” are moving in downtown. To raise awareness of affordable housing while providing entertainment and shade to the smallest of waterfront visitors, the miniature homes carry a meaningful message. Through a partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, whose mission is to build simple, decent and affordable housing for low to very low-income families around the world, the City of West Palm Beach will continue to include philanthropy in its seasonal “Summer in Paradise” campaign. The unique community element matches Palm Beach County artists with local nonprofits who will come together to build the homes. The artists will then transform the playhouses into unique representations of popular fairy tales. The playhouses will be complete and on display on the Great Lawn of the West Palm Beach waterfront, 101 N. Clematis Street, from Thursday, June 7 through Thursday, July 26, when they will be auctioned off to support the corresponding nonprofits.

“In West Palm Beach, we are putting people and their quality of life at the forefront of not only its design but also everything that we do,” said West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio. “I am so pleased that this year’s ‘Summer in Paradise’ will deliver measurable impact, and — through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County– it continues the community conversation about the need for affordable housing for all.”

The 15 artists and nonprofits were selected through a competitive application process and, once matched, were assigned a fairy tale. The artists will interpret their fairy tale, with stories spanning the globe to reflect Habitat for Humanity’s worldwide reach. Featured fairy tales include “Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox,” from North America; “The Boy and the Dragon,” from Canada; “Rapunzel,” from Germany; “Anasi, and the Turtle: Jamaican Folk Tales,” from Jamaica, as well as many others.

In addition to Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, participating nonprofits include Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc., Autism Speaks, Children Seen and Heard, Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County, Palm Beach Habilitation Center, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, Police Athletic League of West Palm Beach, Take Heed Theater Company, Take Stock in Children Palm Beach County, The Arc of Palm Beach County, The Lord’s Place, Inc., United Way of Palm Beach County, Urban Youth Impact, and Vita Nova, Inc..

Local artists include Steve Brouse, Marcos Conde, Sylvain Copon, Jason Fleurant, Freddy Hennevelt, William Joyner, Jr., Batia Lowenberg, Grace McGann, Craig McInnis, Erick Marquez, Mayling Marquez, Melissa Mastrangelo, Frank Navarrete, Missy Pierce, and Renata Rodrigues.

“We are so pleased with the continued goodwill ‘Summer in Paradise’ is able to bring to the local community,” said Mary Pinak, Community Events Manager for the City of West Palm Beach Department of Parks and Recreation. “Our response to ‘Aesop’s Tables’ last year was so incredible – we raised more than $11,000 for our local community – so we knew we had to carry on this tradition and do something similar. The ‘Fairy Tale Playhouses’ will not only raise money for our community, much of which will support organizations addressing homelessness and affordable housing, but they will also encourage unity, through their creation, design and display.”

In addition to the “Fairy Tale Playhouses,” guests can take a “sip” of summer with additional waterfront activities, including a “Big Storybook” photo opportunity, with a newly crafted chapter; “StoryVille,” a create your own life-size fable activity; “FlaminGO Croquet,” complete with an “Alice in Wonderland” theme and flamingo mallets; and “Fairy Tale Trivia Tuesdays.” As is summer tradition, the City will expand its Clematis by Night offerings, booking two times the bands and extending entertainment hours to 10 p.m.

The “Fairy Tale Playhouses” will be on display on the West Palm Beach waterfront at 101 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach Florida. For more information about “Summer in Paradise,” and other waterfront events, visit wpb.org/events, call 561-822-1515 or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB and on Twitter and Instagram @westpalmbch.

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About the City of West Palm Beach’s Summer in Paradise:

“Summer in Paradise” is a partnership between the City of West Palm Beach Department of Parks and Recreation, West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, Arts & Entertainment District, Visit Palm Beach, Palm Beach Outlets, SkyBike, Northwood Village, Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, Historic Northwest Neighborhood, Northwood Village Main Street, Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, and Magic Garden, to showcase West Palm Beach as an international destination full of events, activities, art, entertainment, shopping, dining and overall fun. “Summer in Paradise” collectively includes two months of events and happenings in the Northwest Neighborhood, Northwood Village and Downtown West Palm Beach from June 7 – July 26.