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Foresight

…And no, I haven’t seen Hamilton yet!

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Lori Hope Baumel

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Scripps National Spelling Bee Photos: L. Baumel, S. Baumel, J. Rega

“Can you spell gessellschaft?”

– Final word of the Scripps National Spelling Bee 2016

Since this is my summer article, I will express my thoughts in two segments.

Part 1:

On the evening of May 7, 2016, I was privileged to cover the Scripps National Spelling Bee at National Harbor, MD for Around Wellington Magazine.

The children that participated in the National Spelling Bee all had one thing in common: they read insatiably. From an early age, their parents strongly encouraged them to read books for pleasure. As a result, they were exposed to the English language extensively. Reading was an important part of their journey.

When interviewed by ESPN, one bright young girl said, “My competition is not with the other contestants, it is with the English dictionary.” Contrary to popular belief, the final round of contestants were diverse in many ways and equally divided by gender. The last four “spellers” were down to two girls and two boys. They shared camaraderie unlike anything I’ve seen in a competition. Apparently, they had spent a great deal of time getting to know one another. I’m very pleased that Scripps sponsors this educational event. They have offices right here in Palm Beach County.

Fortunately, my son, Evan, lives in the metro DC area and he came along to watch the competition. Afterward there was much discussion about the children and their families. The subject of parenting came up and Evan mentioned that one of the most important lessons my husband and I taught him was “foresight.” During his childhood years, he did not fully comprehend why we requested he complete various tasks. As an adult, he has a clearer understanding of our parenting techniques – especially when it came to reading and writing (he is now a public policy writer and editor).

The children at the spelling bee did not learn to master their skills overnight. I am sure their summers were filled with enjoyable books (commonly referred to as “mind movies”). I urge you, as your cultural arts columnist, to exercise foresight. Make some time for pleasurable reading. Encourage young children and your friends to take some time this summer and read books for enjoyment.

Part 2:

Now, a word of advice…

For those of you who’ve heard all the hype about how wonderful the Broadway show Hamilton is – yes, it is true. As the NY Times stated, “It really is that good!” Hamilton will probably vie for the longest running show on Broadway. This has yet to be seen. This is where foresight, yet again, comes into play. Three years ago, I ended up paying three hundred bucks a seat to see The Book of Mormon, labeled “the show of the century.” Prior to that, I shelled out a small fortune to see The Producers at the Kravis Center. Twenty-eight years ago, when my husband was in school in NYC, we couldn’t afford seats to Phantom of the Opera (thankfully, we were given tickets as an anniversary gift).

Well, Phantom of the Opera is STILL running. Eventually, all of these shows went on tour and ended up on “TKTS” in NYC for half-price per seat.

Unfortunately, due to price gouging on Ticketmaster and similar sites, tickets for Hamilton are going for ridiculous amounts of money. We’re talking thousands of dollars for a seat not far from the nosebleed section. I think that’s insane! For me, it’s a matter of principle; a fraction of that money goes to the production itself. The rest goes in the pocket of Ticketmaster. Therefore, I’m very content to “wait it out.” I purchased the extraordinary cast album and the two books recommended below. In addition, I am listening to their respective audiobooks on Audible.com.

Access to scenes of Hamilton can be viewed on YouTube and hundreds of review and Broadway-related sites. There’s even a rumor that the original cast will be filmed prior to disbanding. Here’s where foresight and experience come into play. I have a hunch that if I give it some time I’ll be able to see the show with my entire family for what would have been the price of one ticket. Sharing the experience will be so much sweeter!

LIVE… GO… DO!

Here’s my Top 5 for the summer:

1) Everything Hamilton – Winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and eleven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

You can order or wirelessly download the following books/music, pick up the CD at Barnes and Noble or order it all on Amazon.com.

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Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow

A New York Times Bestseller, and the inspiration for the hit Broadway musical Hamilton! Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ron Chernow presents a landmark biography of Alexander Hamilton, the Founding Father who galvanized, inspired, scandalized, and shaped the newborn nation.

(As described by amazon.com)

Hamilton: The Revolution by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeremy McCarter

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s groundbreaking musical Hamilton is as revolutionary as its subject, the poor kid from the Caribbean who fought the British, defended the Constitution, and helped to found the United States. Fusing hip-hop, pop, R&B, and the best traditions of theater, this once-in-a-generation show broadens the sound of Broadway, reveals the storytelling power of rap, and claims our country’s origins for a diverse new generation.

HAMILTON: THE REVOLUTION gives readers an unprecedented view of both revolutions, from the only two writers able to provide it. Miranda, along with Jeremy McCarter, a cultural critic and theater artist who was involved in the project from its earliest stages–“since before this was even a show,” according to Miranda–traces its development from an improbable performance at the White House to its landmark opening night on Broadway six years later. In addition, Miranda has written more than 200 funny, revealing footnotes for his award-winning libretto, the full text of which is published here.

Their account features photos by the renowned Frank Ockenfels and veteran Broadway photographer, Joan Marcus; exclusive looks at notebooks and emails; interviews with Questlove, Stephen Sondheim, leading political commentators, and more than 50 people involved with the production; and multiple appearances by President Obama himself. The book does more than tell the surprising story of how a Broadway musical became a national phenomenon: It demonstrates that America has always been renewed by the brash upstarts and brilliant outsiders, the men and women who don’t throw away their shot.” (As described by amazon.com)

Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording – 2 versions, edited or explicit)

Personally, I listened to the cast album and followed the lyrics in one sitting. I was mesmerized and could not put down the album libretto. Yes, it’s that good! LHB

Links to scenes from Hamilton:

Don’t miss the revolutionary musical’s performance at the 2016 Tony Awards, which combined “History Has Its Eyes on You” with “Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)”

See:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtLKdQW40Xo

Hamilton feature on PBS News Hour:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAiEVjW-GNA

Hamilton performed at the 2016 Grammy’s:

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hamilton-2016-grammys-performance-video-865880hamil

2) This Summer’s 14 Must-Read Books (recommended by the editors of Wired magazine):

“The only thing breezy about your summer reading should be the cool wind on your sun-baked faces. That said, nobody wants to be puzzling through dense academic tomes either. There’s a way to have fun and be smart about it too. To that end, we have assembled this list of upcoming summer releases with one goal in mind: pick worthwhile-looking books that also promise to be wildly entertaining.” – Wired Magazine

To see the list go to:

http://www.wired.com/2016/06/summer-reading-list-3/

3) 5 Books Bill Gates wants you to read this summer:

“This summer, my recommended reading list has a good dose of books with science and math at their core. But there’s no science or math to my selection process. The following five books are simply ones that I loved, made me think in new ways, and kept me up reading long past when I should have gone to sleep.” – Bill Gates

https://www.gatesnotes.com/About-Bill-Gates/Summer-Books-2016

4) Get out of the heat. Visit the Wellington Public Library:

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For more information see:

http://www.pbclibrary.org/branches/wellington

5) Check out the Best Sellers on the NY Times book list

Authoritatively ranked lists of books sold in the United States, sorted by format and genre.

See:

http://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/

Did They Really Do That?

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Did They Really Do That?

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Did They Really Do That?

By Wendell Abern

Dear Readers,

When I was a senior at the University of Illinois, I attended a talk given by Walter Van Tillburg Clark, a nationally-renowned novelist; his novel, “The Ox-Bow Incident,” had been made into a movie, one of my favorite westerns.

At the time, Clark presided over the writing program at the University of Montana; needless to say, a horde of us wannabes crowded the auditorium. Clark was introduced by one of our professors, and began by saying, “Good morning, and you needn’t worry, I’m not going to pull a Sinclair Lewis on you.”

We had no idea what he was talking about. He explained: “Sinclair Lewis was asked to give a speech at any Ivy League School, and he began by asking how many in the audience wanted to become writers. Many raised their hands, and he said, ‘Then why aren’t you home, writing?’ and walked off the stage.”
Since that time, I have heard that same anecdote attributed to Hemingway, Faulkner, Eugene O’Neill, Max Shulman and Ring Lardner, to name a few. I’ve often wondered if it was just some fable, created to subtly point out how writers will use any excuse to procrastinate, including listening to some other writer talk about his writing.

And I have wondered about stories of other famous writers, also.

Mark Twain.

My favorite tale about Mark Twain (and I still don’t know if it’s true) is his own personal recounting of his reluctant attendance at a local church; the preacher had just returned from a long visit to poverty-riddled areas of Africa, and Twain’s wife insisted they attend. My fragile memory remembers Twain’s account going something like this:

“I knew he was going to be asking for money to help starving multitudes. And I was all for it. After twenty minutes, I had decided to donate one hundred dollars. After forty-five minutes, I had cut my contribution to fifty. When they finally passed around the collection plate an hour and a-half later, I stole twenty dollars.”

Albert Lasker.

If you Google this name, you will discover that Lasker is considered “The father of modern advertising.” His exploits as creative director and president of the Lord & Thomas Advertising Agency in the 30’s and 40’s became legendary.

Many people think Lasker thought “outside the box” before that phrase even existed. But in truth, he simply thought things through. He saw what most of us might overlook and then think, “Of course. How logical.”

The most famous story about Lasker has become mythical in the advertising industry.

It was early in the 30s, and Lasker’s agency had been asked to compete for the Johnson baby powder account.

For those of you unfamiliar with advertising agency operations, a presentation to obtain a new account becomes a dog and pony show worthy of Broadway; Up to a dozen honchos from the agency show up, toting charts, spread sheets, mammoth research studies, hefty marketing reports and scores of ad layouts. (Nowadays, they might bring three thumb drives.)

Lasker showed up at the Johnson offices all alone. No charts. No layouts. Not even a briefcase.

He walked into the board room and was introduced to eight or ten management people by the CEO. As he sat down to sip his coffee, the CEO said, “Mr. Lasker, aren’t the rest of your people coming?”

Lasker said, “No, it’s just me.”

“But you have no charts, no papers, nothing.”

Lasker said, “You want to sell more baby powder, right?”

“Yes, of course.”

Lasker reached into his inside jacket pocket and pulled out a small can of their baby powder; he twisted the cap, exposing all the perforations.

“Make the holes bigger,” he said.

To this day, I’m still not sure if that story is actually true. However, it is frequently cited in advertising circles as the first time a marketing concept rather than an advertising idea captured a new account.

Leo Burnett.

When I joined the Leo Burnett Advertising Agency in 1967, it was the biggest agency in Chicago. In fact, it was larger than all of the other agencies in the city put together.

And Mr. Burnett had already become a living legend. The antithesis of the slick, articulate ad guy in an Armani suit and Italian loafers, his tie was forever askew, cigarette ashes frequently adorned his rumpled suit jacket, and his hair was always a curly mess. But at a time when there were fewer professional copywriters in the country than there were neurosurgeons, he was one of the best in the world.

My second day there, I insisted on meeting him personally. My creative director smiled and said, “Ask him if the rumor about Allstate is true.”

I wasn’t about to fall into some rookie trap without knowing what was going on. My CD explained.

“Leo always wanted to do something like Albert Lasker did with the Johnson Baby Powder.

“So when the agency was asked to make a presentation to Allstate early in the 1950s, Leo showed up all alone. When they asked him where everyone else was, Leo reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out a rumpled napkin with the Blackhawk Restaurant logo on it. ‘We came up with an idea for you at dinner the other night,’ he said.

“And in his barely legible scrawl, he had scribbled, ‘You’re in good hands with Allstate.’”

When I finally got in to see Leo and asked him if the Allstate rumor was true, he smiled and said, “It’s a good story, isn’t it?”

Much later, I learned that he said that whenever asked. However, when I think about it today – it is now June of 2016 – I realize that Leo wrote that line more than 60 years ago. And it’s as valid today as it was then. Kind of amazing, isn’t it?

Cantankerously Yours,

Wendell Abern

Eye Health

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Eye Health

By Sabeen Faquir

Do you want to know what you can do for the health of your eyes? May be your ophthalmologist is telling you to watch out for macular degeneration or warning you about cataracts or glaucoma. I’m here to tell you there may be some supplements you should to ask your doctor about. Present him/her with some research.

First, eye health is nothing without carotenoids. The –xanthin’s like astaxanthin and zeaxanthin are crucial carotenoids of the eye. Lutein is another antioxidant found in the eye. In fact, taking lutein and zeaxanthin regularly has been found to contribute to eye health (Nwachukwua et al). In a recent randomized, double-blind placebo controlled trial, it was found that taking lutein and or lutein and zeaxanthin, improved macular pigment optical density (Huang et al). The study suggests taking 10-20mg of lutein or 10mg of lutein with 10 mg of zeaxanthin. This result has repercussions for those experiencing macular degeneration, a degradation of the central part of the retina.

Carnosine is a helpful nutrient for those suffering from proteinaceous build up in the lens of the eye, or cataracts. Carnosine acts by inhibiting proteolysis or the breaking down of protein. Crystallins are a type of protein that normally supports the lens’ function. But when damaged, crystallins contribute to the formation of cataracts.  In one study, it was found that with increased concentrations of carnosine, the turbidity (opaqueness) of damaged crystallins was reduced significantly. And despite UV-B and UV-C exposure, carnosine reduced the turbidity of crystallins significantly after 6 and 4 hours, respectively. But, there was less of a loss of crystallins after UV-C exposure, so carnosine is more effective at protecting against the damage of UV-C rather than UV-B irradiation (Liao et al). You can find carnosine as an oral supplement or part of eye drops. In an eye formulation, you will see it as N-acetyl-carnosine. Studies may suggest its lipophilicity (ability to dissolve in fats) is increased in a phospholipid complex. This may make delivery to the lens easier (Abdelkader et al).

French maritime pine bark, also known as the patented Pycnogenol, is shown to improve endothelial function (Jain et al). This means it was shown to improve the ability of blood vessels to dilate or constrict, as needed. This may be important for someone experiencing glaucoma which is associated with increased intraocular pressure (IOP). An ophthalmologist may prescribe something to help prevent the amount of fluid produced by the eye like a beta-blocker or something to drain the fluid out of the eye like a cholinergic. To mitigate the effects of side effects, WebMD suggests using eye drops. And to potentiate the effects of medication, you might want to ask your doctor about taking French maritime pine bark.  Furthermore, a combination of the pine bark and bilberry known as the patented Mirtogenol, is shown to increase the effects of latanoprost eye drops and lower IOP (Steigerwalt et al). A study compared the effects of Mirtogenol, latatoprost, and a combination of the two. The combined effects of both Mirtogenol and latanoprost, was significantly more effective at lowering IOP.

So, if when the next time you get your eyes checked out, your ophthalmologist or optometrist mentions you may be developing macular degeneration, cataracts, or glaucoma, ask them about taking the aforementioned nutrients.

Disclaimer: The content of this article is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure disease.

Sources:

Ifeanyi D. Nwachukwua, Chibuike C. Udenigweb, Rotimi E. Alukoa. Lutein and zeaxanthin: Production technology, bioavailability, mechanisms of action, visual function, and health claim status. Trends in Food Science & Technology. Volume 49, March 2016, Pages 74–84

Yang-Mu Huang, Hong-Liang Dou, Fei-Fei Huang, Xian-Rong Xu, Zhi-Yong Zou, Xin-Rong Lu, Xiao-Ming Lin. Changes following supplementation with lutein and zeaxanthin in retinal function in eyes with early age-related macular degeneration: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. British Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015; 99:371-37

Jiahn-Haur Liao, I-Lin Lin, Kai-Fa Huang, Pei-Ting Kuo, Shih-Hsiung Wu, and Tzu-Hua Wu. Carnosine Ameliorates Lens Protein Turbidity Formations by Inhibiting Calpain Proteolysis and Ultraviolet C-Induced Degradation. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2014, 62 (25), pp 5932–5938

Hamdy Abdelkader, Julian Swinden, Barbara K. Pierscionek, Raid G Alany. Analytical and physicochemical characterisation of the senile cataract drug dipeptide ?-alanyl-L-histidine (carnosine). Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis. Volume 114, 10 October 2015, Pages 241–246

Sparshi Jain, Savleen Kaur, and Nishant Sachdev. Brief Communication: French Maritime Pine Bark Extract (Pinus Pinaster) and Its Ophthalmic Use. Journal of Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology. 2014, 5:4

Robert D Steigerwalt, Jr, Gianni Belcaro, Paolo Morazzoni, Ezio Bombardelli, Carolina Burki, and Frank Schönlau. Mirtogenol® potentiates latanoprost in lowering intraocular pressure and improves ocular blood flow in asymptomatic subjects. Clinical Ophthalmology. 2010; 4: 471–476.

The Cookin’ Yogi Opens the Wellness Cooking Academy

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The Cookin’ Yogi Opens the Wellness Cooking Academy

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The Cookin’ Yogi Opens the Wellness Cooking Academy

By Sabeen Faquir with contributions from Sherri Mraz and Barbara Nicholson

Sherri Mraz, owner of the Cookin’ Yogi, has recently expanded to open the Wellness Cooking Academy.

If you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Sherri, as a graduate of INN (Institute of Integrative Nutrition), she began as a health coach and started cooking classes for private clients in 2008. She was solicited for a ladies group to do a cooking class and her Cookin’ Yogi business caught on from there. She does events such as, birthday parties and private classes and teaches people how to eat healthy in a fun and simple way.

In 2013 Sherri won the “Best Plate” award for the Flavors of Wellington event at the Palm Beach Equestrian Center. This gave Sherri a huge surge in her business. Her coaching practice grew as well as her demand for cooking classes.

Sherri’s first love has always been teaching people how they can change their health with food. She knows most medical conditions come from food. “There is an undeniable epidemic of obesity and high cholesterol in this nation”. If people would modify their diet, we could see the morbidity rates for these diseases decline,” Sherri said.

Sherri3Her passion for reaching people and families to spread the message about the connection of food and health, along with her love of helping other coaches succeed in their businesses is what sparked the Wellness Cooking Academy to come to fruition.  Sherri was bombarded with questions from other coaches on how to create a successful business doing what they love. “They wanted to know how to get others to change their lifestyle through food.”

She knew she couldn’t reach everyone alone, but by training other coaches to do what she is doing, the results could be far reaching. She would create a “brigade” of healthy cooking instructors to spread the concept “Healthy begins in the Kitchen,” worldwide, and reach people and families everywhere with this important information.

Once certified, the instructors do not work for Sherri, but will be referred to customers. “My goal is to give them a ‘turn-key business’,” said Sherri.

Sherri believes that people learn best when they are enjoying themselves, and people love cooking classes! The classes are an amazing opportunity to get in front of a lot of people that may not have been seeking out health information. Classes give them health tips that can change their health as well as the health of their families.

The Academy is a 12-week certification course that runs online via live webinars.  At the end of the course, students receive a diploma and become a Certified Wellness Cooking Academy Instructor. The Pilot program of the Academy just launched this month. Sherri anticipates a full class when the program officially opens in September 2016.   The Academy will have a worldwide databank of future instructors spreading the message of health. “We are excited to have a student in our pilot program joining us all the way from New Zealand!” said Sherri.

According to Sherri, “Healthy starts in the kitchen.” In fact, this is a tagline for the Academy.

Despite starting off as a 1-on-1 business all these years, Sherri now only focuses on classes and running the Academy. Most clients are referred to her associate Barbara Nicholson, a Certified Natural Health Practitioner (www.herbsofthefield.net). Both Barbara and Sherri emphasize plant-based recipes and have seen their clients enjoy overall better health by incorporating delicious healthy foods without feeling like they are missing out or are in deprivation.

SherriSherri also gives back to the community. She runs a women’s group at her church and offers one hardship scholarship per course to a candidate that is unable to pay for the program.   Sherri said, “For whatever reason if a woman has fallen on hard times, I want them to know that there is always hope”

If you are interested in the Wellness Cooking Academy, visit Sherri online at www.cookinyogi.com or www.WellnessCookingAcademy.com

Sherri Mraz , founder of  The Cookin’ Yogi and Wellness Cooking Academy

Located in Bootz Cultural Arts Center

420 S. State Road 7, Suite 118

Royal Palm Beach, FL 33414

Office: 561-791-6455

Cell: (561) 254-4949

Email: [email protected]

Kretzer Piano Music Foundation Presents 5th Annual PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE “We are Family” At The Harriet Himmel Theater on August 16

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Kretzer Piano Music Foundation Presents 5th Annual PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE “We are Family” At The Harriet Himmel Theater on August 16

Kretzer Piano Music Foundation Presents 5th Annual PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE  “We are Family” At The Harriet Himmel Theater on August 16

 Talented Doctors and Their Families to Perform in Benefit to Expand the Foundation’s Music Education Programs for Children

(West Palm Beach, FL – June 23, 2016) The Kretzer Piano Music Foundation (KPMF) will be presenting the 5th annual PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE, featuring the musical talents of local physicians, and, for the first time, several doctors will be joined on stage by gifted family members. This fun-filled “Prescription for a Great Evening” will be held at The Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace in West Palm Beach on Tuesday, August 16 at 7:30 pm.

“The exciting line-up for this year’s PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE will have the theme of “We Are Family,” and will feature talented physicians performing with their spouses and/or children. There will be dancers, pianists, vocalists, instrumentalists and even an all-doctor band,” promises Kathi Kretzer, founder of the Kretzer Piano Music Foundation. “We were thrilled when our first four concerts raised more than $210,000 to benefit underprivileged children in our area.”

Tickets are $75 each (tax deductible) and may be purchased by calling Complete Ticket Solutions at 866.449.2489. Profit raised from this year’s PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE will enable KPMF to expand its music education programs for many more deserving children.

“For example, just this year donations from the Kretzer Piano Music Foundation enabled 100-plus inner-city children to take fun group piano lessons at the Center for Creative Education in Pleasant City,” says Ms. Kretzer.

“We are still looking for sponsors for the upcoming PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE, and interested individuals and companies are encouraged to call me directly at 561.748.0036,” she adds.

About the Kretzer Piano Music Foundation:

KPMF is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the gift of music to children and seniors. “We believe that music enriches lives.  Together we can provide music education to underprivileged children, and performance opportunities for music students,” says founder Kathi Kretzer. In addition to awarding scholarships for music lessons and donating more than 30 pianos to disadvantaged children and local nonprofit organizations, KPMF’s popular programs include:

+ Keyboards for Kids: Group piano lessons for 100-plus inner-city school children at the Center for Creative Education in Pleasant City.

+ Kretzer Kids: Over 30 gifted young musicians who perform over 50 concerts every year in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and children’s hospitals.

+ Music for the Mind: Concert series at CityPlace held the third Tuesday of every month for the past 15 year. Concerts have featured over 11,000 young musicians and raised $580,000 for music in our schools and community.

+ Physicians Talent Showcase: Annual concert featuring a group of talented medical doctors, raising much-needed funds for children’s charities.

+ Keys to the Cities: Placed 18 whimsically painted pianos in public spots from Jupiter to Delray Beach for public enjoyment; pianos were then donated to local children’s charities.

For more information about KPMF, please visit .

“SEA YOU HERE”

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“SEA YOU HERE”

“SEA YOU HERE”

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Friday, July 15, 2016

At Artisans On The Ave
630 Lake Avenue
Lake Worth, FL 33460
561-762-8162
561-582-3300

Opening Reception:
Friday, July15, 2016
6:00 – 9:00 PM

Open 7 days a week
Monday thru Saturday 11am – 9pm
Sunday 9am – 7pm

Artisans On The Ave Gallery
This is a free event, refreshments will be served

“SEA YOU HERE”

Artisans On The Ave Gallery is celebrating a tropical summer with our 40 talented artists. We reflect on the wonders of the sea and all it has to offer. Artisans On The Ave gallery is located in a quaint and quirky artistic downtown nestled among shops and restaurants that are unique and one of a kind. Living so close to our beautiful Atlantic Ocean has inspired our artists to create their wonderful original art with the theme and colors of the ocean waters and the blazing heat of the hot summer sun. The artists will take you on a visual vacation as you enjoy the many works of their art in our gallery’s 3 wonderful showrooms.

Photographers EJ Morales and Tammy Seymour capture the secrets of the ocean and its divine mystery You will feel as though you have dived deep into the depths of the cold blue waters and are eye to eye with the wondrous. creatures such as century old sea turtles, sharks and fish.

Tracy Rosof Petersen adorns her hand built ceramics with clay seashells, seahorses, and starfish that are then glazed in a variety of ocean inspired colors and hues of the sandy beaches. Her imaginary clay mermaids can welcome any fisherman into port. Tracy offers a selection of vases, plates, nightlights, card holders and much more with a tropical inspired theme. They make terrific one of a kind gifts for that memorable occasion.
Julie Sylvester walks the hot sands of the beach to find unique one of a kind seashells that she turns into sculptures of ships and large vessels, mermaids, lighthouses, coral encrusted beach scenes and more. Her selection of found seashells on beautiful silk twine will adorn your body and make you feel beautiful. She turns vintage wooden boxes into works of art for jewelry or purses with ocean themed images and applied seashells, driftwood, seagrass, and coral. These are sometimes done with the encaustic art technique using applied hot wax or engraving with her wood burning skills to engrave and trim.

Bonnie Brunner uses her talents to make her unique basketry She patiently hand weaves naturally dyed colorful strands of sea grape vines, twigs, and twine, these are then sometimes combined with hand-built ceramic bases that are attached to give each vessel a personalized look, each new piece resembles the waves of the mighty white tipped ocean crashing against the hot sandy beach. They will make quite a statement sitting in your cottage by the sea.

Ocean creatures and the hues of neon colored tropical fish come to life on the beautiful fused glass done by artist Betty Wilson. The light reflects and bounces off the different species of fish she creates with glass.

Ebba Tinwin wraps beautiful sea glass with wire to create gorgeous jewelry for that special someone and yourself. She selects the shards of sea glass that have been tossed to the shores of the ocean by the rough waves. She selects her palette of colors and choice of blues, greens, whites, golds, and turquoise and then polishes each one before wrapped in wires of silver and gold.

Dr.Herbert Brosky hand carves tropical birds out of found wood. His amazing talents of come to life in his realistic carvings. He is a retired dentist and amazingly uses his intricate dental tools to hand carve the details of his artistic birds. He then delicately paints each one to make them come to life. His flamingo wears a beautiful coat of pink and stands perched on stilt legs and the sea gull’s underbelly shows as if you are standing on the ocean pier watching them fly away. The sand-piper sits on a rock of driftwood aged from the salt of the ocean.

The amazing talents of our artists are endless just like the ocean. Wander through the 3 showrooms of our gallery and be amazed as you take it all in. You will feel as though you are on an imaginary visual vacation.
When you visit the 3 showrooms within our gallery you will be amazed at the selection of exquisite art handcrafted by 40 local artists. Visit this opening night for an evening of fun!! Meet the artists!!!

June, 2016 – AW in Pictures

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June, 2016 – AW in Pictures

Just a few featured photos Around Wellington this month.  See our “Photo Galleries” page for more photos.

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Left: Felicia Rodriguez of Channel 25 News. Right: Silvia Garcia winning the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Esperanza award.
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Physicians Talent Showcase 2015. Ready for their next show in August. Front Row: Plastic Surgeon Dr. Robin Sykes; President of Kretzer Piano Music Foundation Kathi Kretzer-Sayler; OB/GYN Dr. Maureen Whelihan; Dermatologist Dr. Robin Shecter; Pediatrician Dr. Lyda Rodriguez. Second Row: Retired Pathologist Dr. Gordon Johnson; Emergency Medicine Dr. John Fernandez; Anesthesiologist Dr. Richard Wayne; Anesthesiologist Dr. Millard Brooks; Pulmonologist Dr. Kenneth Fuquay; Back Row: Dermatologist Dr. Peggy Hunter; Doctor of Music Dr. Robin Arrigo DMA; General Surgeon Dr. Tom Rowe; Vascular Surgeon Dr. Jack Zeltzer.

 

 

"Genetically Modified Corn." By Rollin McGrail.
“Genetically Modified Corn.” By Rollin McGrail.

 

 

The Wellington Wolves. Congratulations for winning the USSSA 5th grade National Championship. Photo courtesy of Alisa Sineway.
The Wellington Wolves. Congratulations for winning the USSSA 5th grade National Championship. Photo courtesy of Alisa Sineway.
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This veteran and his family spent a month in Wellington as he trained with his service dog through Awesome Greyhound Adoptions. Also training with the two of them together was done to fine tune the team and also to make sure Sarge was doing all the things Matt needed him to do. Matt is an Air Force Veteran and the family has now returned to SC to work together for life. Find out more at www.awesomegreyhoundadoptions.org

Bolay Fundraiser for Orlando

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Bolay Fundraiser for Orlando

Bolay Fundraiser for Orlando

Bolay for Orlando

News from Bootz Cultural Arts Center

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News from Bootz Cultural Arts Center

Bootz News

bootzThree art teachers from Bootz Cultural Art Center in Wellington have

won prestigious awards in local exhibits.

Roehl Acosta’s sculpture “Florida Wave” was named Best in Show at

the Art of Association exhibit at Lighthouse Art Center and Gallery in

Tequesta. The award was presented on June 16, 2016 at the opening

reception. Roehl is not only an accomplished sculptor but teaches

drawing and painting.

Jay Harmon was awarded Best in Show in the Palm Beach County Art

Teacher’s Association exhibit entitled “Summer in the Gardens” at

Palm Beach State College Eissey Campus in Palm Beach Gardens. Jay

teaches drawing and high school portfolio classes.

Manuel Gonzalez (Mago’z) received the Grand Prize for his turtle

painting in the Quick Draw exhibit at Hollywood Arts Park sponsored

by the Broward Art Guild. He currently has work on display at Gallery

2014 in Hollywood. Manuel teaches watercolor classes.

For further information on a variety of classes offered at the Arts

Center contact Bootz Cultural Arts Center:

561-290-2753

www.BootzCulturalArtsCenter.com

July and August Activities at the South Florida Science Center

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July and August Activities at the South Florida Science Center

South Florida Science Center and Aquarium July and August activities*

*Please note, the events listed in bold indicate Science Center programming at its satellite space in Jupiter. Address is indicated.

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The South Florida Science Center is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North; West Palm Beach, FL 33405.

Admission to the Science Center during Grossology is: $15 for adults, $11 for children ages 3 to 12 and $13 for seniors aged 60 and older.  Science Center members and children under 3 are free.  Planetarium shows are not included in general admission pricing.

Please note, all events, unless at the STEM Studio location in Jupiter, include access to the Science Center’s current traveling exhibit, Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body.

Grossology takes visitors on a tour of their bodies, by way of Magic School Bus-style, as they literally step through the mouth of the exhibit.  Once inside the exhibit, “Nigel Nose-It-All” will explain why people have runny noses, allergies and sneeze; “Tour Du Nose” takes guests on a tour through a nose replica – standing at 10-feet-tall; “Burp Man,” a larger than life cartoon character, who drinks from a three-foot-tall soda can pumped by visitors, details the cause of burps; and “Click Ick” allows visitors an opportunity to play nine different activities, including exploratory labs, puzzles, games and more.  As visitors wind their way through 5,000-square-feet of human science, they will also learn about skin issues, “gas attacks” and vomit.  The exhibit will be on display through October 2.

The Science Center is open Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

For more info, guests should visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988

JULY 2016

Who: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium

What: STEM STUDIO Parents Night Out in Downtown Abacoa

Drop your children off for a FUN night of science! The night includes hands-on science experiments, a science-related craft, exploration of the Science Center and Aquarium, a pizza dinner and a full dome planetarium show. This event is for children ages 5-12 and takes place on the same night as the Downtown Abacoa Food Truck Invasion. July’s theme is “Superhero Science!” Activities include Eyeball Dissections, Bat & Superhero Mask Crafts, & Levitation Lab.

Participants are encouraged to pre-register by calling 561-832-2026.

When: Friday, July 8th, 2016 from 6pm-10pm

Where: STEM Studio; 1209 Main Street Unit 112 Jupiter, FL 33458

How Much: Cost is $30 per child and includes hot pizza dinner, refreshments and tons of fun!

Public contact: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium at SFScienceCenter.org or 561-832-2026.

 

Who: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium

What:  E4 Life: Green, Health & Wellness Expo. An opportunity for the community to learn more about healthy living, sustainable initiatives and environmental conservation! In partnership with the City of West Palm Beach Sustainability Office and the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society, the expo features fun and educational activities for the family–all promoting a healthy lifestyle though vendor exhibits, demonstrations, give-a-ways, tastings and much more. City of West Palm Beach residents receive a 50% discount on admission (must say West Palm Beach on ID). Activities include healthy food preparation demonstrations, gardening workshops, information about carbon footprint reduction, energy efficiency, transportation, environmentally preferable purchasing and other sustainable/conservation subjects. Representatives from the Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society will be on site to discuss their conservation programs.

When: Saturday, July 23rd, 2016 10am – 4pm

Where: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium; 4801 Dreher Trail North; West Palm Beach, 33405

How Much: Ticket price is included with general paid admission to the Science Center and free for Science Center members. Admission to the Science Center during Grossology is: $15 for adults, $11 for children ages 3 to 12 and $13 for seniors aged 60 and older.  Science Center members and children under 3 are free.

Public contact: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium at SFScienceCenter.org or 561-832-1988.

 

 

Who: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium

What:  GEMS Club — Girls have a bright future in Science and GEMS (Girls excelling in Math and Science) Club will continue to help them shine! GEMS Club offers the perfect opportunity for young girls to learn and grow as they discover the exciting world of math, science, engineering and technology! Dinner and refreshments will be provided. This program is open to girls in grades 3-8 and a $5 registration fee is required per session.  July’s theme is “Mysteries of the Night” and will be all about Bat biology and Conservation. The girls will learn all about these misunderstood creatures and have the opportunity to meet one in person!

When: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 5:00 pm -7:00 pm

Where: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium; 4801 Dreher Trail North; West Palm Beach, 33405

How Much: $5

Public contact: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium at SFScienceCenter.org or 561-832-1988.

 

 

Who: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium

What: Nights at the Museum – “Superhero Science!” On the last Friday of each month, from 6-9pm, guests of all ages can enjoy extended hours of exploration at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium! Each Night at the Museum is a different theme, which includes various interactive science crafts, activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows, and a chance to view the night sky in Palm Beach County’s only public observatory! Food and beverage from Wholesome Tummies Cafe will be available for purchase throughout the evening. This month’s theme is “Superhero Science” and will include activities such as a Bird Dissection Lab, Invisible Ink Demo, Exciting Electrons Demo, DNA Structures & Superhero Magnet activities and a themed Planetarium show.

When: Friday July 29th, 2016 6pm-9pm

Where: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium; 4801 Dreher Trail North; West Palm Beach, 33405

How Much: $12.00 for adults, $10.00 for seniors, $8.00 for children (3-12), FREE for children under 3, $6 for adult members and free for child members.

Public contact: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium at SFScienceCenter.org or 561-832-1988.

 

 

AUGUST 2016

 

Who: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium

What: STEM STUDIO Parents Night Out in Downtown Abacoa

Drop your children off for a FUN night of science! The night includes hands-on science experiments, a science-related craft, exploration of the Science Center and Aquarium, a pizza dinner and a full dome planetarium show. This event is for children ages 5-12 and takes place on the same night as the Downtown Abacoa Food Truck Invasion. August’s theme is “Marvelous Minerals.” Activities include an interactive Minerals Lab & Chocolate Chip Cookie Excavations.

Participants are encouraged to pre-register by calling 561-832-2026. 

When: Friday, August 12th, 2016 from 6pm-10pm

Where: STEM Studio; 1209 Main Street Unit 112 Jupiter, FL 33458

How Much: Cost is $30 per child and includes hot pizza dinner, refreshments and tons of fun!

Public contact: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium at SFScienceCenter.org or 561-832-2026.

 

Who: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium

What: Ladies Night Out – Join us for a ladies night out at the Science Center! Science- savvy ladies are invited to mix and mingle at the Science Center and enjoy an evening of excitement and entertainment:

  • Cocktail concoctions
  • Bath Fizz &UV Nail Polish labs
  • Liquid Nitrogen Rumchata Fireball Ice Cream
  • High Heel science demonstrations
  • Food and wine samples
  • DJ, silent auction and giveaways

When: Friday, August 19th, from 6pm – 9pm

Where: Florida Science Center and Aquarium; 4801 Dreher Trail North; West Palm Beach, 33405

How Much: Admission is $7 in advance and $10 day of event. 21 and older please. Purchase tickets on our website (registration page TBA).

Public contact: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium at SFScienceCenter.org or 561-832-1988.

 

Who: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium

What:  Stroller Daze – Bring your little ones to the Science Center for a fun-filled event just for them!

Special event includes age-appropriate Science Crafts, Storytelling, Fire Truck exploration, Planetarium Show, Discovery Center exploration, live entertainment, giveaways and more! This event is geared toward children 5 and under and their parent/guardian. Food will be available for purchase at our WT Café. For more information, please call (561) 832-1988.

When: Wednesday, August 24th, 2016  9am – 12pm

Where: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium; 4801 Dreher Trail North; West Palm Beach, 33405

How Much: Cost: $7 adults, FREE for children and Science Center members.

Public contact: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium at SFScienceCenter.org or 561-832-1988.

 

Who: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium

What: Nights at the Museum – “GEMS Rock!” On the last Friday of each month, from 6-9pm, guests of all ages can enjoy extended hours of exploration at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. Each Night at the Museum is a different theme, which includes various interactive science crafts, activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows, and a chance to view the night sky in Palm Beach County’s only public observatory! Food and beverage from Wholesome Tummies Cafe will be available for purchase throughout the evening. This month’s theme includes activities such as a Rock Candy Lab, Mining for Treasures Table Activity, Planetarium Show “Cosmic Collisions” and Girl scout Badges.

When: Friday August 26th, 2016 6pm-9pm

Where: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium; 4801 Dreher Trail North; West Palm Beach, 33405

How Much: $12.00 for adults, $10.00 for seniors, $8.00 for children (3-12), FREE for children under 3, $6 for adult members and free for child members.

Public contact: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium at SFScienceCenter.org or 561-832-1988.

 

Who: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium

What:  GEMS Club — Girls have a bright future in Science and GEMS Club will continue to help them shine! GEMS Club offers the perfect opportunity for young girls to learn and grow as they discover the exciting world of math, science, engineering and technology! Dinner and refreshments will be provided. This program is open to girls in grades 3-8 and a $5 registration fee is required per session. August’s theme is “Marvelous Minerals” and will include a special presentation from a female in the industry in addition to a Precious Stone Jewelry Making activity.

When: Tuesday, August 30th, 2016 5:00 pm -7:00 pm

Where: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium; 4801 Dreher Trail North; West Palm Beach, 33405

How Much: $5, participants must pre-register at www.sfsciencecenter.org/gems

Public contact: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium at SFScienceCenter.org or 561-832-1988.

 

About the Science Center: Named the 2014 Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches’ Nonprofit of the Year, the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium features more than 50 hands-on educational exhibits, a 10,000 gallon fresh and salt water aquarium- featuring both local and exotic marine life, a digital planetarium, conservation research station, Florida exhibit hall, Pre-K focused “Discovery Center” and an interactive Everglades exhibit.  The Science Center’s current traveling exhibit is Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body.

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