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Spin, Spun and Old Fashion Fun

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Spin, Spun and Old Fashion Fun

Spin, Spun and old fashion Fun

on the Taste History: Three Senses Field Trip

held for 6 and 7 year-olds in the Trinity Lutheran Summer Camp

 that traveled to Los Trompos (Giant Spin Tops) in Downtown West Palm Beach

plus Three-Chocolate tasting at Hoffman’s Chocolates in Downtown Lake Worth

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Palm Beach County, Florida (West Palm Beach and Lake Worth) – – – On Monday, June 6, 2016, Trinity Lutheran’s Sun Fun Summer Camp kicked-off with nearly twenty 6 and 7 year olds heading to the Great Lawn in Downtown West Palm Beach to take a spin on Los Trompos which are giant interactive spin tops.  The 6 and 7 year-olds in the summer camp were hosted on the Taste History: Three Senses Field Trip. The program features the senses of sight, touch and taste.  The sense of sight was the multi-hued fabric-woven spin tops designed by contemporary Mexican designers Héctor Esrawe and Ignacio Cadena. For the sense of touch, the summer campers decorated three-dimensional wooden toy spin tops provided by Taste History.  Plus, there was storybook reading at the Mandel Library in Downtown West Palm Beach. For the sense of taste, the field trip traveled to Hoffman’s Chocolates in Downtown Lake Worth for a three-chocolate tasting, the history of chocolate and some ice cream.

 

“The Three Senses Field Trip hosted for the Trinity Lutheran summer campers was multi-sensory with old fashion fun and play filled with education,” says Lori J. Durante of Taste History Culinary Tours who developed the tour and field trip.

 

Trinity Lutheran was established in 1948 by early settlers to Delray Beach who arrived in 1895. It is the oldest Lutheran school in Florida.

 

The Taste History: Three Senses Field Trip supports the S.T.E.M curriculum.  S.T.E.M is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.  The other educational components are art, history and physical education.

 

The field trip and art activity have been organized by the non-profit Taste History Culinary Tours. Sponsors include Macy’s.

 

The Three Senses Field Trip began in 2016 and is a children’s outreach program conducted by the non-profit Taste History Culinary Tours.  The Taste History Culinary Tours began in 2011 and are offered year-round featuring food tastings at family-owned bakeries, eateries, juice bars, tea bars and markets.  There are also trips to historic buildings, cultural centers or art shops.  Tour guests meet the restaurant owners and chefs; and directors and artists of the cultural centers and art galleries. Florida history is narrated by a guide.

 

Effective January 1, 2015, Taste History rates changed to $45 to $60 per person; free for children under age 14 (accompanied by a paid adult family member). Tickets can be purchased at tastehistoryculinarytours.org.  Pre-payment is required.  For information, call 561-243-2662 or 561-638-8277 E-mail [email protected]. Private group and team building tours are also available. The food tours board at Macy’s (Outside at the East Entrance) located at 801 N. Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL

Foundcare, Inc. to Receive 5% back from WPB Whole Foods Market

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Foundcare, Inc. to Receive 5% back from WPB Whole Foods Market
FOUNDCARE, INC. TO RECEIVE 5% OF WEST PALM BEACH WHOLE FOODS MARKET® SALES
DURING “5 PERCENT DAY” FUNDRAISER FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY NONPROFITS
Wednesday, June 15th, 2016
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(West Palm Beach, FL) – FoundCare, Inc., a nonprofit community health center, will receive five percent of the sales from the Whole Foods store located in West Palm Beach on Wednesday, June 15th.
The event, to be held at the Whole Foods store located in the Palm Beach Outlets shopping center on Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, is part of , in which stores donate five percent of their day’s net sales to local educational or nonprofit organizations. FoundCare staff members will be on site all day in order to help Whole Foods customers learn about the organization and the vital health care and social services FoundCare provides.  
“FoundCare’s Health Center provides quality health care to everyone in the Palm Beach County community, regardless of their ability to pay,” explained FoundCare CEO Yolette Bonnet. She added, “More than half of our patients do not have health insurance, and this generous gift from Whole Foods will help us continue to meet their health care needs. We are honored to have been selected as a beneficiary of this event.”
All Whole Foods Markets in Palm Beach County are participating. Other beneficiaries of Whole Foods Market’s 5 Percent Day are NamaStacy Yoga of South Florida (Whole Foods Market Boca Raton), Best Buddies Palm Beach (Whole Foods Market Palm Beach Gardens) and Discrimination Free Zone (Whole Foods Market Wellington).
About FoundCare
FoundCare, Inc. is a nonprofit health care provider located in Palm Beach County. The organization operates a Federally Qualified Health Center that offers pediatrics, family practice, chronic disease management, behavioral health counseling, laboratory work, X-rays and dentistry, as well as an on-site pharmacy. FoundCare accepts most insurance plans, Medicaid, Medicare and self-pay on a sliding fee scale. FoundCare’s hours are Monday and Friday 8 am to 5 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8 am to 8 pm; and Saturday 8 am to 1 pm. For more information call 561-HEALTHY (561-432-5849) or visit .
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About Whole Foods Market® ?
Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (, NASDAQ: WFM), is the leading natural and organic food retailer. As America’s first national certified organic grocer, Whole Foods Market was named “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” by Health magazine. The company’s motto, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures its mission to ensure customer satisfaction and health, Team Member excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement.

The Wellness Experience

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The Wellness Experience

AW Spotlight

The Wellness Experience

By Sabeen Faquir

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I got the chance to sit down with owner and operator of the Wellness Experience, Dr. Randy Laurich. What you may not know is the Wellness Experience offers a great many services besides chiropractic and massage. They offer cold-laser therapy, nutrition, and acupuncture services.

The Wellness Experience began in 2001 in Boca Raton. After that, Dr. Laurich opened a second location in Kobosko’s Crossing on Forest Hill Boulevard in 2006. After two years of running both locations, Dr. Laurich sold the original location. But, he is currently in negotiations for another Wellness Experience in Boca Raton.  He is working on partnering with other doctors who need assistance in the new healthcare market. In fact, he is trying to grow his concept to other towns and communities by franchising and partnering.

As you may already know, reimbursements for chiropractors, medical doctors, and other healthcare providers have been cut. Patients now face higher premiums and higher deductibles which make access to healthcare difficult. However, patents realize and appreciate their health. They are aware that if they take care of themselves now, they won’t deal with worsened injuries and issues later.

The Wellness Experience was founded to focus on patient care to improve quality of care. Specifically, to give people an experience and help them maintain better quality of life through chiropractic, acupuncture, massage and other ancillary procedures. Dr. Laurich explained, ”I tried to create a ‘Wellness Facility’ as opposed to a ‘Wellness Home.’ This allowed for other practitioners to work together for a common goal: delivery of healthcare to the patient. For instance if one practitioner can’t offer a service, another one is there who can!”

Dr. RandyAs it was mentioned earlier, the Wellness Experience also offers nutrition counseling. Tracy Mastandrea, RD, LD/N offers customized nutrition and detoxification programs. She can also help you discover alternative and natural approaches to health issues like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and more. But the Wellness Experience’s biggest focus remains chiropractic. One change that has come to Dr. Laurich’s chiropractic practice is treatment for athletes. Over the last 5 years, he has worked with more athletes to focus on improving athletic performance and helping them work through injuries.

Dr. Laurich has a unique spinal decompression machine. “The decompression machine helps assist the body from relieving disc-related injuries like bulging discs, herniated discs and degenerated discs,” said Dr. Laurich. He went on to say that it passively strengthens deep core spinal muscles to help the spine become stable and heal faster. And regular chiropractic adjustment comes with its own bag of benefits. It helps the nervous system function better, increases mobility, decreases inflammation and decreases pain and spasm. It also helps the body heal faster.

While massage and chiropractic are their most popular services, the Wellness Experience is re-vamping their acupuncture service. They have hired a new acupuncturist with 40 years of experience who will bring new ideas and practices. He is trained in herbal medicine, massage, and natural injectables, as well. One of the things that customers of the Wellness Experience appreciate is the educated staff. When they come to the Wellness Experience, they learn about their health and available technology; They also enjoy the spa-type atmosphere.

The Wellness Experience offers a VIP package for massage. It is just $59 per month and includes a one hour massage. They also offer a Chiropractic package for cash-paying customers in need of long-term care. It includes 12-24 visit care plans for patients without insurance. Furthermore, the Wellness Experience is perfect for Wellington Residents because their staff is friendly, considerate, and knowledgeable about health. It is a great place for anyone looking to improve their quality of life.

Dr. Randy and FamilyThe Laurich family is dedicated to the Wellness Experience. Dr. Randy Laurich’s wife, Lorraine, works as an office manager and you may have seen his children in TV ads. Not only is Dr. Laurich dedicated to his work and his family, but over the years, he has worked with the American Cancer Society and other nonprofit organizations to lend his time. He has sponsored nonprofit events like the Colorfest 5K which took place on February 28th.

So if you are in need of chiropractic, cold laser therapy, massage, nutrition, or acupuncture, visit the dedicated Dr. Laurich at the Wellness Experience.

The Wellness Experience

9180 Forest Hill Boulevard

Wellington, FL, 33411

Phone: 561-333-5351

Email: [email protected]

Annual Client Art Show, Part of Mental Health Awareness Month

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Annual Client Art Show, Part of Mental Health Awareness Month

JEROME GOLDEN CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

ANNUAL CLIENT ART SHOW HELD AS PART OF

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

Dr Barbara Golden and Andrea S- Jerome Center

West Palm Beach, FL (June 2, 2016) – The Jerome Golden Center for Behavioral Health presented its 12th Annual Client Art Show on May 2, 2016. The show sent a positive message to the community about the power of creative expression in the process of healing and recovering from mental illness. The art show featured artwork in various mediums from acrylic paintings to ink and wood creations created by the Center’s talented clients. Proceeds went to the individual artist. Art classes are a form of therapy, under the direction of Dr. Barbara Golden, volunteer director of arts program and volunteer art teachers: Kathy Azeez, Jerry Golden, Gene Kroner, Nancy Rossi, and Liz Segall.

“As an innovative leader in the mental health community, the Golden Center provides numerous programs, including art classes as a way to help clients cope with symptoms, stress, and traumatic experiences; enhance cognitive abilities; and enjoy the life-affirming pleasures that come with creating artwork,” said Dr. Linda De Piano, Chief Executive Officer.

“After seeing these students go through the process of creating these works of art and seeing the boost in their self-confidence when they are finished makes it all worth it,” said Dr. Barbara Golden. “With these students a self-confidence boost is a huge deal and it will help them greatly in their future encounters.”

Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May to raise awareness about mental illness. Statistics show 1 in 5 American adults and 1 in 5 children, ages 13 to 18, will experience a diagnosable mental health condition, such as depression, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

About the Jerome Golden Center for Behavioral Health:

Since 1970, the Jerome Golden Center for Behavioral Health annually helps more than 9,500 children, adolescents, adults and families build resiliency, facilitate recovery and achieve reintegration into the community. The Center designs and delivers behavioral healthcare services that meet their client’s needs and expectations by providing a full range of behavioral health services with locations in West Palm Beach and Belle Glade and mobile crisis teams.

Through its mission- and results-driven approach, the Center has become the source of strength to those members of our community diagnosed with a mental illness and their families. Learn more about the programs and services at www.GoldenCtr.org, Facebook at JeromeGoldenCenter, Twitter @JeromeGoldenCtr or by calling 561-383-5723.

 

June, 2016 – Another Door Opens

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June, 2016 – Another Door Opens

Happy June, 2016 – Another Door Opens

Funny story.  You have probably heard, “When one door closes, another door opens.”  And if someone has said this to you in the past, what were the circumstances surrounding the event that caused this phrase to be uttered?  Did you lose your job?  Did you reach the end of a relationship?  Did you lose something important? Did you feel that you lost an opportunity?

Open Door

Well, this happened to me…quite recently.  I’ve been publishing AroundWellington® for over ten years now.  While it has been wonderful in every way, it has been a part-time income for me, instead of a full-time income. So I found a full-time job, in the field of proposal writing, but it only lasted 6 months.  The world of engineering changes frequently, and so I was let go.

After this happened, I kept thinking, “When one door closes, another door opens.”  And as if I were living in stereo, people kept saying that exact thing to me. Another door opens.  Another door opens.  Although I didn’t miss being in a cubicle for 40 hours a week, I did miss my co-workers.  But it was clear to me, beyond a doubt, that another door would open.  As the days went on, I had the sensation of doors flying open in rapid succession, one after another, so quickly that I can barely catch my breath.  Every day that seems to be the most amazing day is only surpassed by the next day, even more amazing.  Another door opens.  The people I have met and the places I have been in these past few weeks have knocked my socks off.  Rocked my world.  Father Joseph of Haiti. Prince Harry.  Nacho Figueras of Argentina.  Some of the best international professionals in the publishing world.  Some of the finest equestrians in the world. Women, who are changing the world. A teacher, who is making a difference. A supermodel-polo player with a big heart, who gives 100% of everything she earns to charity. Some of the kindest people I have ever been with.

Although it’s a work in progress, I have a website (and a Facebook page) now called AnotherDoorOpens.com.  The first story I have posted is the one about Father Joseph and the good work he is doing to re-build Haiti.  The stories that will follow will also be focused on non-profits, making a difference or people who are making a positive difference.

This month (June, 2016), we focus on the chiropractic work of Dr. Randall Laurich of the Wellness Experience.  Check out the “AW Spotlight” story, coming soon, written by Sabeen Faquir.

Check out all of the new articles for AroundWellington.com.  And have a Happy June!

Best Regards,

 

Krista Martinelli

Publisher

AroundWellington.com

 

MNM Productions Announces Current Production of Hair is Carbonell

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MNM Productions Announces Current Production of Hair is Carbonell

MNM Productions Announces Current Production of Tribal Rock Musical HAIR is Now Carbonell Recommended

 
Tickets on Sale Now for Performances through June 5 at the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse
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(Delray Beach, FL – June 1, 2016)  MNM Productions today announced that its current production of the critically acclaimed tribal rock musical HAIR has received “Recommended” status for the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s most prestigious award for professional theater. This prestigious status means that the show will be seen by Carbonell judges and is eligible for nominations.
“While this is only MNM’s third production, Michael Lifshitz and I have been actively involved within South Florida’s theatrical community for many years, so we are both delighted that HAIR has received the much-coveted Recommended status from the Carbonell Awards, as did our previous show SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM,” says Marcie Gorman-Althof.

 

HAIR is running through this Sunday, June 5, at the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse in West Palm Beach, with performances at 7:30 pm Tuesday-Saturday, and matinees at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
The talented 22-person cast of HAIR is lead by five highly acclaimed veterans of numerous South Florida stages: Mike Westrich (Berger), Michael Scott Ross (Claude), Alexa Baray (Sheila), Nicole Kinzel (Jeannie) and Fo’i Meleah (Dionne). Director-choreographer Kimberly Dawn (KD) Smith, with Paul Reekie serving as musical director, helmed this audience-wowing production.
How to Get Tickets to HAIR:
Reserved seating tickets for HAIR are $45 each and are now available for purchase at the Kravis Center box office, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach; by phone at 561.832.7469; or online through the Kravis Center’s official website at kravis.org.
About the Carbonell Awards:
The Carbonell Awards fosters the artistic growth of professional theater in South Florida by celebrating the diversity of our theater artists, providing educational scholarships, and building audience appreciation and civic pride by highlighting achievements of our theater community. Over 25 professional theater companies in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties participate in the awards process every year. Each season volunteer panelists and judges choose nominees and recipients from hundreds of shows produced on our area stages. The Carbonell Awards also celebrate the accomplishments of our artistic leaders by presenting ‘Special Awards’ and support the next generation of artists and journalists by awarding scholarships. Along with New York’s Drama Desk and Chicago’s Joseph Jefferson Awards, the Carbonell Awards are among the nation’s senior regional arts awards and predate others, including Washington, D.C.’s Helen Hayes Awards. The Carbonell Awards are named after Manuel Carbonell, an internationally renowned sculptor, who designed the original solid bronze and marble award in 1976, the signature trophy that is given to Carbonell Award winners. For more information, please visit www.carbonellawards.org.

 

About MNM Productions:
This production company is the latest venture by two experienced theatrical producers and arts consultants: Marcie Gorman-Althof and Michael Lifshitz. MNM’s first show, the landmark musical A CHORUS LINE, was both a popular and critical success when it ran for 12 performances in December 2014 at the Crest Theatre at Old School Square. Recently, MNM Productions wowed audiences at both Old School Square and the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse with Side By Side By Sondheim, which was nominated for a prestigious Carbonell Award for Best Ensemble Production, Play or Musical.

Pop Musical SEUSSICAL™ Comes to the Maltz Jupiter Theatre

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Pop Musical SEUSSICAL™ Comes to the Maltz Jupiter Theatre

JOIN THE FUN WITH THE BELOVED POP MUSICAL SEUSSICAL™
AT THE MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE!

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Show will be directed and choreographed by international performer and Conservatory faculty member Ricky Nahas

June 1, 2016 – “Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’s best-loved characters come to life in an unforgettable musical extravaganza!

International performer and Conservatory faculty member Ricky Nahas will direct and choreograph the upcoming production of the beloved musical SEUSSICAL™ on June 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. on the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s stage. Fun for the entire family, tickets are $25 for adults; $20 for children.

The show will star 40 students from Palm Beach, Martin County and beyond who are participating in the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts’ three-week Senior Conservatory summer camp (grades 6-12), in which students learn all aspects of theatre such as acting, dance and voice, culminating in full performances of SEUSSICAL™.

One of the most popular shows in America, SEUSSICAL™ is a fantastical, magical spectacular! Tony Award® winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once On This Island and Ragtime) have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Amazing Mayzie, and a little boy with a big imagination: Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo – a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of cynics, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by Mayzie La Bird.

“SEUSSICAL™ features a creative storyline, infectious songs and dynamic dancing, as well as an important social message,” said Julie Rowe, director of education for the Conservatory. “Although Horton faces ridicule and danger, Gertrude never loses faith in him – and ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty and community triumph.”

Recently seen onstage in the Theatre’s professional productions of Les Miserables, The Wiz and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Nahas has served as a Conservatory faculty member for the past two years, teaching voice and dance. He previously directed and choreographed the Senior Conservatory’s production of Little Shop of Horrors, and also choreographed all three years of the Theatre’s productions of Through the Looking Glass. Notable roles include Radames in Aida, Mungojerrie in Cats, a swing and dance captain in the National Tour of Altar Boyz and Double J in Saturday Night Fever. Currently based in West Palm Beach, Nahas has performed throughout Europe, with TV credits that include Burn Notice and Guiding Light.

“I’m thrilled to be directing and choreographing such a fun-filled adventure on the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s stage,” Nahas said. “SEUSSICAL™ is a lively, imaginative musical that will remind audience members of all ages why they love the stories of Dr. Seuss. I’d like to encourage everyone to come see our area’s talented local young performers in this vibrant show.”

During camp, Nahas will guide students through the process of auditioning for a Broadway show, a fast-paced rehearsal schedule and the opportunity to showcase all that they’ve learned onstage, complete with costumes, sets, professional lighting and a professional theater orchestra.

“The Senior Conservatory is a wonderful opportunity for local teens to have the chance to experience what it’s like to work in professional theatre and perform on that Theatre’s stage in a full musical,” Rowe said.

The musical features design elements from a host of industry professionals, including scenic and properties design by the Theatre’s properties master Casey Blanton, sound design by the Theatre’s resident sound designer Marty Mets, lighting design by Ardean Landuis, costume design by Jerry Sturdefant, music direction from Conservatory faculty member John Mercurio and dance instruction assistance from dance captain Keagan Cerny.

The long-awaited full stage production of the musical at the Theatre follows the success of special excerpt performances performed in January and February as part of the popular “The Art of Dr. Seuss” art exhibition at The Gardens Mall.

Showtimes for the Conservatory’s upcoming production of SEUSSICAL™ are 7:30 p.m on Friday, June 24, and Saturday, June 25. Tickets are $25 for adults; $20 for children. For tickets, call the Theatre’s box office at (561) 575-2223 or visit www.jupitertheatre.org.

 

About the Conservatory

Drawing nearly 600 students per year, the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts is a premiere professional Conservatory that offers a challenging, innovative and quality theatre experience to students of all ages and abilities. In addition to a full schedule of classes, the Conservatory’s hands-on workshops and master classes offer students an opportunity to learn first-hand from nationally known directors and Broadway performers, agents and local instructors. More than 25 percent of the Conservatory’s students receive scholarships. For more information about the Conservatory including a full schedule of classes, visit www.jupitertheatre.org/education.

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 nearly 7,600 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.

G-Star Student Accepted into Prestigious Music Program in New York City

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G-Star Student Accepted into Prestigious Music Program in New York City

G-Star Student Accepted into Prestigious Music Program in New York City

He will work with Giants of the Music Film Scoring Industry

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Palm Springs, Florida (May 27, 2016) – G-Star School of the Arts Sophomore Tyler Grow was accepted into the NYU ASCAP film scoring workshop by the NYU Steinhardt Department of Music and Performing Arts Scoring for Film and Multimedia Program. According to the assistant to the Director and Chair, Ariel Marx at NYU, “There was an especially high volume of applicants this year and Tyler’s work stood out as particularly impressive”. Over the next several weeks he will have an opportunity to study under accomplished composers and music editors such as Nancy Allen (Music editor for: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring), Michael Levine (Composer for: Cold Case, Close to Home, Star Wars: Detours, and the KIT KAT THEME), Sean Callery (Composer for TV shows: 24, Homeland, Elementary, and Bones). The program will culminate with a final critique session and screening of the HYBRID Recording Cues composed by Tyler Grow and other participants at the NYU Fredrick Lowe Theatre at 35th West 4th St., NYC, NY. This is Tyler’s second year in a row composing and performing in this prestigious music program and is only one of two high school students ever invited to participate.

From the 2016 NYU/ASCAP Foundation Film Scoring Workshops web site:

In memory of Buddy Baker, the NYU/ASCAP Film Scoring Workshop will immerse participants in both classical Hollywood film scoring and the techniques of the modern scoring world. Led by industry professionals, dedicated sessions will address the creative process, orchestrating, conducting, music editing, and MIDI mockups. Participants can opt for one of two tracks – orchestral or hybrid – and choose a clip from a selection of rough cuts, representing a variety of genres. The workshop will culminate in a full day of recording sessions at NYU’s state of the art facilities, featuring New York City’s top-tier studio musicians. Previous workshops have included players from the NY Philharmonic and The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.

About: G-Star School of the Arts for Film, Animation and Performing Arts (www.GStarSchool.org)is a public high school located in Palm Springs, Florida, founded in 2003 by the school’s CEO Greg Hauptner.

G-Star students come from across Palm Beach County as well as from all over the world to attend this school. Students study in the fields of film production, 3-D animation, and acting. Students that attend must take art classes as well as their normal academic classes. G-Star offers a complete college preparatory education with honors classes, Advanced Placement classes, and the International Baccalaureate World School Programme. The school also trains students in Writing, Directing, Producing, Acting and all aspects of film and TV production in front of the camera and behind the camera.

Accolades: G-Star is an “A” rated school 6 years in a row. It is academically in the top 1.2% of all high schools in the nation according to the Washington Post. The U.S. News & World Report named G-Star one of “The Best High Schools in America”. G-Star awarded “The Number One High School for Film in the World” in London by the Raindance Film Festival, Europe’s largest independent film festival. G-Star graduates 99% of its students with 97% going on to college. G-Star students have been accepted into Juilliard, Oxford University (England), West Point, Naval Academy at Annapolis, NYU, USC, UF, FSU, UM and many more. Where are our graduates today? Here’s a brief list: Sound Engineer for the Jimmy Fallon Show, Universal Studios, Warner Bros. Studios, Disney, reality star of Syfy Channel’s FACE OFF, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop (Muppets), Hulu, several own their own production companies, traveling the world doing documentaries, and much more. G-Star has partnered with the Palm Beach International Film Festival as their mission aligns with dedication to making a difference in the lives of future filmmakers.

Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches Dedicates New, Triple-Sized Food Pantry that Serves Up to 2,000 Local People in Need Every Month

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Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches Dedicates New, Triple-Sized Food Pantry that Serves Up to 2,000 Local People in Need Every Month

Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches Dedicates New, Triple-Sized Food Pantry that Serves Up to 2,000 Local People in Need Every Month

1. Rev Dr. Lea Brown, Senior Pastor; former Pantry Coordinator Chuck Jackson with picture of husband Rich Eichhorn to whom Pantry was dedicated; former Pantry Coordinator Dave Parziale
Rev Dr. Lea Brown, Senior Pastor; former Pantry Coordinator Chuck Jackson with picture of husband Rich Eichhorn to whom Pantry was dedicated; former Pantry Coordinator Dave Parziale

(Palm Beach Gardens, FL – May 31, 2016) The Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches (MCCPB), which has been serving and supporting the local LGBTQ community for 35 years, dedicated the new, expanded space for the MCCPB Food Pantry on Sunday, May 29. The new Food Pantry is approximately 300 square feet, or more than triple the size of the previous space, and was dedicated to the memory of Rich Eichhorn, a long-time co-coordinator of MCCPB’s Food Pantry.

“All of us at the church are very grateful to the Agnes Varis Trust for the grant we received to build this beautiful new pantry facility,” says Rev. Dr. Lea Brown, MCCPB’s Senior Pastor. “We take very seriously our calling to give God’s love away as much as we can, in all the ways that we can. To feed someone in need in the name of Jesus is to feed Jesus himself, and we are honored to be able to serve our community in this way.”

“It is a travesty than anyone should go hungry, especially the most vulnerable among us, such as children, seniors and people living with chronic illness,” agrees Richard Kratzer, co-coordinator of the MCCPB Food Pantry. “We are very excited about all the ways this new pantry will enable us to do even more to fight the battle against food insecurity in Palm Beach County.”

The new, expanded space enables MCCPB to:
+ Receive more food from Feeding South Florida to distribute, because the amount of food a pantry can receive is sometimes restricted based on available storage space.
+ Distribute food to people in need more efficiently, with less wear and tear on MCCPB volunteers.
+ Transform the old space into a much needed Children’s Ministry Room for activities and classes for families and children.

MCCPB began its Food Pantry in the 1980s to provide food for people living with HIV/AIDS. Over the decades it has expanded its service base, and now provides grocery staples to anyone in need, thanks in part to its partnership with Feeding South Florida, the Palm Beach Food Bank, the Palm Beach Food Project, and a huge online silent auction, along with generous financial support from the MCCPB congregation and friends in the community.

MCCPB’s Food Pantry currently provides fresh produce, bread, pasta and whole grains, meat and staples like peanut butter, canned tuna, canned fruits and vegetables and cereal to up to 2,000 people in need every month. While the service area is primarily West Palm Beach and Riviera Beach, people from all over Palm Beach County have received food donations.

“Gay or straight, it doesn’t matter. Anyone who struggles with food insecurity is welcome,” says Dr. Brown. “The church’s Food Pantry is completely non-sectarian, and is run entirely by a fabulous team of about 15 volunteers. It is open to distribute food every Wednesday from 1 to 4 pm, except when there is a fifth Wednesday in the month, because that’s when we close to give our volunteers a break.”

Anyone wishing to donate grocery items to MCCPB’s Food Pantry can drop them off at the church Monday through Friday, 1 to 5 pm. All food items should be single-family size and not in industrial-size containers. Items that are needed the most include canned tuna and chicken, peanut butter, jam, rice, pasta and sauce, breakfast cereals, and canned fruit and vegetables.

For more information about donations, volunteering or about receiving groceries, please contact [email protected].

About the Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches:
Now celebrating its 35th anniversary, the Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches is the largest faith-based community in Palm Beach County dedicated to serving the local LGBT community and its family members and friends. According to the church’s mission statement, “MCC of the Palm Beaches is a joy-filled, justice-centered Christian community of love, vibrant worship and spiritual discovery where all God’s people are supported as we become fully alive.”

To celebrate its 35th anniversary, MCCPB will present a series of special events throughout the year including the church’s 15th annual Rainbow Ball fundraiser on October 29 at the Abacoa Golf Club in Jupiter. This will be followed by MCCPB’s biennial three-day revival Awakening! (November 18-20), featuring special guest preacher Bishop Yvette Flunder, the Presiding Bishop of The Fellowship and founding pastor of City of Refuge United Church of Christ in Oakland, CA. Guest musicians for the whole weekend will be Jason and deMarco.

“For 35 years now, the Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches has been both a bulwark of strength and a source of solace and support for South Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and questioning communities,” says Dr. Brown, who recently celebrated her fifth anniversary at the church.

“We are on a bold mission to transform hearts, lives and history,” she adds. “Just as Jesus did, we take very seriously our calling to do justice, show kindness and live humbly with God.”

Located since 2000 at 4857 Northlake Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens, MCCPB offers two worship services every Sunday at 9 and 11 am, with childcare provided for children 5 and under along with Children’s Church for ages 6 – 10 during the second service. Because the church is made up of people from both Protestant and Catholic backgrounds, elements of the services reflect both traditions, including scripture readings, hymns and contemporary music, prayer and a communion table that is open to everyone.

For more information about the Metropolitan Community Church, which is located at 4857 Northlake Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens, please call 561-775-5900 or visit www.mccpalmbeach.org.

Get to Know the Cities of Latvia

Terri Marshall
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Get to Know the Cities of Latvia

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Get to Know the Cities of Latvia

Story and Photos by Terri Marshall

Latvian poet Maris Caklais once said, “I am rich, I own everything that has happened to me.” If the same holds true for countries, Latvia is very rich indeed. For more than 700 years, Latvia’s coveted location on the Baltic Sea has made it a target for neighboring super powers. This country has been subject to German, Polish, Swedish and Russian rule. Even the Russian Czar Ivan the Terrible occupied Latvia at one point. Despite unwanted rulers and numerous wars, Latvia has held on to its cultural roots. This is evident in its cities where Latvia’s past and present intersect. Latvians are proud of their country and culture and when you visit their cities, you will understand why.

The castle of Cesis. Photo by Terri Marshall
The castle of Cesis

The Charms Of Cesis

Located in the northern part of the Vidzeme Heights next to the Gauja National Park, Cesis is surrounded by natural beauty. It is a charming blend of historic and modern Latvia. The centerpiece of the city is the Cesis Castle complex, which consists of the ruins of an original 13th-century Livonian castle and an adjoining newer 18th-century castle. Dressed in Middle Ages period clothes, docents are on hand to help you explore your own inner knight or lady with a bit of archery practice or a lesson in stilt walking. A candlelit climb up the narrow winding tower staircase in the castle is rewarded with views of the surrounding woodlands and glistening lakes.

One of the oldest monuments to medieval architecture in Latvia, St. John’s Church, dominates the center of the Cesis Old Town. It is surrounded by winding cobblestone streets lined with colorful wooden houses, restored art nouveau facades and shops filled with locally made crafts. Cesis is also home to Vidzeme Concert Hall, one of Latvia’s most contemporary cultural centers, which combines a concern hall, cinema and music school under one roof.

Mastering archery in Sigulda
Mastering archery in Sigulda

Adventures In Sigulda

As part of the Gauja National Park, thick forests surround Sigulda. The town is situated on the banks of the River Gauja, which is dotted with sandy caves. Sigulda is often referred to as the “Switzerland of Latvia” due to its hilly terrain and expansive river valley. The best way to view the picturesque landscape is from the Baltics’ only cable car that travels 138 feet above ground linking the two banks of the River Gauja. The ride overlooks an amazing landscape, which contains three mighty castles and a view of the ancient valley of the Gauja. If you are up for an adrenaline pumping adventure, bungee jumping can be done from the cable car at the highest point of the crossing. Less terrifying adventures like obstacle routes, a toboggan track and chairlifts are available at Tarzan’s Adventure Park – the largest outdoor adventure park in the Baltics.

Built in the Middle Ages, the Livonian Order Sigulda Castle provides a glimpse into life in Medieval times. Exhibits tell the story of how the Livonian Order was formed, how its members dressed and how they armed themselves. In one room you can try on a knight’s suit with all of its heavy armor. It will certainly make you appreciate any future knights in shining armor you encounter.

Nearby in the town of Ligatne, tours of a secret Soviet bunker are available. The bunker was intended as the secret hiding place for the first secretaries of the Soviet Communist Party comrades Voss and Pugo. It was one of the strategically important sites in Soviet Latvia in case of a nuclear war. The original underground equipment has been preserved just as it was when the Soviets left. A canteen within the bunker serves a typical menu from that era.

Historic Riga
Historic Riga

History And Architecture In Riga

Latvia’s capital city, Riga, is an intriguing blend of architecture, history and culture. Included on the UNESCO World Heritage list, Riga is located in the central part of the country on the south coast of the Gulf of Riga. It is the largest city in the Baltics and has emerged from its troubled history as a thriving multi-cultural city.

Riga’s Old Town is the city’s historic center. A labyrinth of narrow cobblestone streets wind past medieval architectural marvels, remnants of the fortification wall that enclosed the city from the 13th to 18th century still remain. The churches of Riga are spectacular from the Riga Dome Cathedral to St. Peter’s Church with the city’s tallest steeple spire. In the Middle Ages, Riga was a member of the trade route known as the Hanseatic League; the ornate House of the Blackheads reflects the prosperity of that period. Riga is also known for its exquisite art nouveau properties and has the largest concentration of any city worldwide.

Before visiting Riga I knew I would enjoy the history and architecture, but I did not expect such a delicious variety of cuisines. From traditional Latvian foods like smoked meats and pork roast to modern innovative contemporary dishes, each meal was a gastronomic delight.

The city’s markets are another excellent place to experience the tastes of Riga. Housed in former zeppelin hangars, Riga Central Market is the largest food market in Europe. Thousands of stalls display fresh produce, brilliantly colored flowers, meats, cheeses, fish and everything in between. In the city’s Bohemian neighborhood, Kalnciema Quarter Market is a weekly farmer’s market that gathers artisan producers from around the country to sell homemade goods like traditional carrot and potato pastries, smoked meats, hemp seed spread and fruit wine with many of the stalls offering tastings.

Stop in one of the markets, gather some picnic supplies and find a grassy spot beside the canal that meanders through the city center. It is a perfect way to enjoy a sunny day in Riga!

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