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The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and The School District of Palm Beach County Announce Curtain Up for 5th Grade!

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The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and The School District of Palm Beach County Announce Curtain Up for 5th Grade!

Every fifth grader will experience a culturally enriching performance at the Kravis Center

(West Palm Beach, FL) — The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is partnering with The School District of Palm Beach County (SDPBC) to announce Curtain Up for 5th Grade!, a Community Cultural Experiences program designed to provide enriching and diverse performing arts experiences for every fifth grader in the district. The new series will run from September 24 through October 21 in the Kravis Center’s Dreyfoos Hall.

After a successful pilot year of the program under the name Community Cultural Experiences for Grade 5, the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is now responsible for the funding of the Curtain Up for 5th Grade! program, sponsored by Leonard and Norma Klorfine and the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County Arts & Cultural Education Fund. This newly named program demonstrates the organization’s dedication to nurturing young minds and fostering a lifelong love for the arts.

“The Kravis Center plays a vital role in the cultural landscape of Palm Beach County and it’s an honor to support their efforts in bringing the arts to every fifth grader in the community,” said Norma Klorfine. “We believe in the transformative power of the arts and this program ensures that all students have the opportunity to be inspired.”

The programwill offer seven interactive performances, each carefully selected to engage and captivate the fifth-grade audience. The ethnically diverse and culturally relevant presentations will feature music concerts, dance performances and a storytelling exploration.

“Curtain Up for 5th Grade! is a program of shared theater experiences that aims to inspire fifth graders by fostering cultural appreciation, igniting creativity and encouraging artistic expression,” said Tracy C. Butler, Director of Education for the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

The Kravis Center’s Director of Education, Tracy C. Butler, and Education Manager, Keena Gumbinner, were recently awarded plaques by the School District of Palm Beach County’s K-12 Arts Education Program Planner, Cleve Maloon, for “appreciation and recognition of their outstanding dedication, exceptional service and individual contributions to The School District of Palm Beach County, K-12 Arts Education.”  

The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL. The Kravis Center provides exceptional cultural experiences that entertain, inspire, and educate audiences across the entire community. For general information about the Kravis Center, please visit kravis.org.

To learn more about the Kravis Center’s other education programs, visit kravis.org/education-community. To help support the Kravis Center’s education mission, please call the Development Department at 561.651.4320 or visit kravis.org and click on Giving and Support.

Performance Schedule:

September 24-25, 2024: All The Way Live – This electrifying show combines live music, poetry and a multimedia design that enhances a medley of your favorite jams. Learn more at https://www.paigehernandez.com/all-theway-live/

September 30, 2024: Mytholojazz – Critically acclaimed and award-winning artist David Gonzalez offers numerous titles that combine live music with compelling drama and multi-media. Learn more at https://www.holdenarts.org/davidgonzalez2425

October 7, 2024: Life is Like a Jazz Band – Featuring Jimmy Owens and his Jazz Band. Learn more at https://jimmyowensjazz.com/

October 8-9, 2024: Sons of Mystro – South Florida locals use their violins to interpret reggae classics, American pop songs and their own creations accompanied by a DJ and a drummer. Learn more at https://kossontalent.com/artist-roster/sons-of-mystro

October 21, 2024: Kattam and His Tam-Tams – A mesmerizing live music experience that introduces students to the rhythms and cultures of the world. Learn more at https://shawentertainment.com/production/kattam-and-his-tam-tams-livestream/

Wellington Art Society to Feature Kianga Jinaki, for their November Meeting, “I Speak with Cloth”

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Wellington Art Society to Feature Kianga Jinaki, for their November Meeting, “I Speak with Cloth”

and join us for an hour of fabric fun!

The Wellington Art Society is pleased to host Kianga Jinaki as featured Artist and Speaker at their next meeting, 5:30pm on November 12, 2024, at the Wellington Community Center located at 12150 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414. The evening will also include a Meet & Greet, Member Spotlight, and fabulous Raffle.  For more information, please contact presidentofwas@gmail.com.

Kianga Jinaki’s quilts were hand-picked by the State Department to adorn the US Ambassador’s residence in Pakistan. They served as an emissary themselves, their stories recounting the American cultural and historical experience. Jinaki’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally since 1991. Most recently, in 2022, Jinaki was one of six recipients of the Artist Innovation Fellowship by the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County. 

“Every fabric tells it’s own story” Jinaki says about piecing together her quilts and the images of community life and culture that she creates. Once you know the story the fabric tells you, you know how to place it.  Jinaki’s passion for the folk arts is an expression of her strong bond with the African American heritage and culture. 

Join us for an hour of journeying with Kianga Jinaki into the world of “Speaking with Cloth” where she invites you to participate in the creation of a mini textile portrait. 

To learn more about Kianga Jinaki and her beautiful creations, please visit https://youtu.be/a0n8TtsfW-o on youtube, and her website www.kiangaart.com, @kianga_gallery on Instagram, and Kianga Jinaki on Facebook.

###The Wellington Art Society is a non-profit charitable organization in its 43rd year.  It is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, allowing both local and regional artists to display their artwork in local galleries, interact with other artists and serve the community through their art.  For further information about the Wellington Art Society, please visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.  

Editor’s Note: This meeting was previously scheduled in October, but postponed until November 12 due to Hurricane Milton.

Spice Up Your Saturdays with the Largest WPB GreenMarket to Date!  

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Spice Up Your Saturdays with the Largest WPB GreenMarket to Date!  

With 130+ vendors, the GreenMarket is “Seasoned to Perfection” and ready for a big return 

City of West Palm Beach’s Green Market. Photo by Scott Wiseman

WEST PALM BEACH, FL — The West Palm Beach GreenMarket is celebrating its 30th Anniversary season with more than 130 vendors — the largest in its history! The famed seasonal event, routinely ranked as one of the best farmers markets in the country by USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, is officially returning on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a fresh new theme: “Seasoned to Perfection,” a nod to the Market’s mix of unique and diverse offerings in food, art, entertainment, and more!  

Date: Saturday, Oct. 5 

Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

Location: The Great Lawn (100 N. Clematis Street) 

Schedule: Saturdays, Oct. 5, 2024 – April 19, 2025 (except March 22, 2025, due to the Palm Beach International Boat Show) 

“The unmatched success of our West Palm Beach GreenMarket is a direct result of a decades-long collaboration between the City and our local community,” said West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James. “I am proud of our amazing Community Events team for creating a leading and nationally recognized seasonal GreenMarket that’s more than just a place to shop; it’s a unifying community experience. I am equally appreciative to all others involved, including our vendors, sponsors, and patrons, who are integral to the GreenMarket’s success. Cheers to 30 years!”  

Every season, the GreenMarket features a variety of fresh produce, baked goods, coffees, teas, plants, specialty items, including vegan options, and more. With an average Saturday at the GreenMarket drawing approximately 7,000 – 10,000 visitors, the Market has evolved from a simple local shopping experience back in the ’90s to a flourishing top weekend destination — and we can’t wait to see how many people will enjoy this year’s massive line-up of vendors!  

The Master Chef Showcase competition, featuring local chefs and vendors, will also return this season — but with a twist! Limited tickets will be sold for a special culinary experience where attendees can sample the famed Master Chef Showcase dishes! The Showcase will occur every second Saturday of the month until the end of the season. 

The GreenMarket will also feature 16 new vendors, including -4 Degrees Café, Atlantic Crab and Seafood, Bearing Fruit Tropicals, Celo’s Bread Basket, Funky Donkey Burritos, Jupiter Donuts, KONES, Linny’s Cinnamon Sugar Loaf, Pizza Mike, Produce Buddies, Quail Quest, Worthy Family Farms, Rick’s Banana Whips, Rollup NYC, Solchiki, and Sweet Lady J Cookies! 

“The return of the West Palm Beach GreenMarket is always a special time of year,” said Mary Pinak, West Palm Beach Community Events Manager, who has been involved with the GreenMarket since its inception. “This year is extra exciting, given it is our 30th Anniversary. So, I encourage you to spice up your Saturdays and join us this season.”  

The West Palm Beach GreenMarket is produced by the City of West Palm Beach. Partners and sponsors to date include Land Rover Palm Beach, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center, Florida Blue, Paradise Exteriors Impact Windows, Doors & Roofing, Nordic Tree Water, Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, AYR Florida, SUNNY 107.9, NEW COUNTRY 103.1, WPBF 25 News, WPB Magazine, The Palm Beach Post, West Palm Beach Food Tours, West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency and WPB Downtown Development Authority.  

Parking is available in the City of West Palm Beach’s public garages: Clematis, Banyan, City Center, Sapodilla, and Evernia. The City Center, Clematis, and Sapodilla garages will be free during Market hours! The Banyan and Evernia garages are closest to the event and are subject to the City’s all-day weekend flat rate of $5. 

For more information about the West Palm Beach GreenMarket, including a complete list of vendors and details on the weekly workshops, visit the WPB GreenMarket webpage, call (561) 822-1515 (TTY: 800-955-8771), or follow the City of West Palm Beach on social media: Facebook @CityOfWPB, Instagram @TheCityOfWPB, and X (formerly known as Twitter) @TheCityOfWPB. To keep up with the City’s event news, follow @eventswpb on Instagram and Facebook.  

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About the City of West Palm Beach:   
The City of West Palm Beach is a vibrant and dynamic City located on the Atlantic coast of Florida. With a rich history, a thriving arts and cultural scene, and a commitment to sustainability, the City of West Palm Beach is a great place to live, work, and play. As one of the three largest cities making up the South Florida region, and the central City of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach is a vibrant, growing, waterfront City that seamlessly blends the business advantages available in the region with a more refined and relaxed environment for living and working, making it an exceptional destination for both residents and professionals alike. To learn more about the City of West Palm Beach, visit us on our official website, or follow us on our social media: Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), and/or LinkedIn. To keep up with the City’s event news, follow @eventswpb on Instagram and Facebook. 

John Hinson M.D. of Palm Beach Orthopedic Institute Speaks on September’s Healthy Aging Month 

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John Hinson M.D. of Palm Beach Orthopedic Institute Speaks on September’s Healthy Aging Month 

Five tips on how to live a healthy lifestyle

Wellington, FL (September 18, 2024) – In honor of September being Healthy Aging Month, John Hinson, M.D. voices the importance of maintaining health and wellness as we age, including bone health and mobility.

For the aging athlete, a home exercise program can play a key role in decreasing the frequency of chronic injuries. Regular shoulder stretching and strengthening exercises can help prevent these

injuries from developing. Dr. Hinson advises that performing these home exercises routinely is an integral part of keeping the aging athlete participating in the sports they enjoy.

A safety-first, common-sense approach can help prevent both lower and upper extremity injuries. Falls that may cause acute injuries can be avoided by playing a sport on a clean and dry surface

and by being aware of surroundings for possible hazards. Secondly, there may be specific tools, such as appropriate braces or pads, to help prevent upper extremity injuries. Dr. Hinson encourages patients who are experiencing chronic pain to seek treatment for these conditions.

Dr. Hinson advises that rotator cuff tears are the most common shoulder injury encountered by an aging athlete. Patients will often relate an onset of symptoms without a specific event occurring. The patient will experience pain while playing that is often sharp with swinging a club

or paddle causing a limit in the ability to play. The pain will often occur after engaging in the sport and patients will frequently complain of pain at night.

Dr. Hinson emphasizes that treatment for most patients begins with conservative measures that can include anti-inflammatory medication, ice and heat, physical therapy, and corticosteroid injection (cortisone shot). Sometimes a modification in activity, such as decreasing frequency or taking a break from sport is needed for a period of time.

John Hinson M.D. and the Palm Beach Orthopedic Institute emphasize the importance of recognizing the physical signs of aging, prevention of an athletic injury through exercises and common sense, the awareness of chronic shoulder injuries including how to cope with them, and the need to seek treatment when necessary.

To learn more about John Hinson, M.D. and the Palm Beach Orthopedic Institute, please visit https://www.pboi.com/.

Florida Families Can Earn $50 While Saving for College  

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Florida Families Can Earn $50 While Saving for College  

Florida Prepaid encourages families to start saving now, as recent research shows that 85 percent of good jobs will require higher education by 2031.  

  • Florida Prepaid is encouraging families to start saving this fall toward a child’s future higher education costs by giving families a $50 gift card when they start saving with either a Florida 529 Prepaid Plan or Florida 529 Savings Plan. 
  • The offer applies to plans opened between September 3 – October 28, 2024. 
  • Updated research by Georgetown University shows that 85 percent of well-paying, promising jobs available by 2031 will require postsecondary education. 

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –Florida families will receive a $50 gift card when they start saving with either a Florida 529 Prepaid Plan or Florida 529 Savings Plan now through October 28, 2024, as the Florida Prepaid College Board encourages families to explore the two types of 529 college savings plans. Both plans work together to allow families to build a flexible college savings strategy. 

The fall incentive comes on the heels of the most successful Open Enrollment season in 10 years, with families purchasing both plans in record numbers. Moreover, recent data from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce shows that 85 percent of well-paying, promising jobs available by 2031 will require postsecondary education.  

“We are thrilled to see so many families taking advantage of these affordable college savings options, and we want to keep this momentum going so that more Floridians can enjoy the peace of mind that comes with saving early,” said Florida Prepaid College Board Chairman John D. Rood. “Our two plans offer families flexibility and affordability to build a personalized college savings strategy and provide an easy way to prepare their children for the workforce needs of the future.”  

Florida Prepaid is the largest and longest-running prepaid college program in the nation, having helped more than 1.2 million families save for college since 1987.  More than 626,000 students have already used their plan, both in-state and nationwide, demonstrating the success of the program. Families can lock in today’s plan prices to cover future tuition and fee costs and make affordable monthly payments. Prepaid Plans start at just $34/month for a newborn – the lowest pricing in a decade. 

The Morningstar medal-winning Florida 529 Savings Plan is a flexible, tax-free investment plan that can be used nationwide for qualified education expenses, including tuition, fees, room, board, books and supplies. With a 529 Savings Plan, the account owner maintains control and chooses when and how to invest. The Savings Plan allows families to save want they want, when they want, or they can set up automatic monthly payments for as little as $25/month.   

Recent updates to tax rules also now allow families to use their 529 Savings Plan funds toward tuition and mandatory fees for K-12 education. And effective January 2024, parents with unused college savings in a 529 account can transfer that money to a beneficiary’s Roth IRA (individual retirement account). 

Visit myfloridaprepaid.com to learn more and get started today.  

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About the Florida Prepaid College Board 

The Florida Prepaid College Board manages the Stanley G. Tate Florida Prepaid College Program and the Florida 529 Savings Plan. Both are tax-favored 529 college savings plans authorized by Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code. In 1987 the Florida Prepaid College Program was created by the Florida Legislature and the commitment and dedication of Mr. Stanley G. Tate to provide Florida families with an affordable means to save for their children’s future college education. The first Florida Prepaid College Plans were sold in 1988 and were augmented with the addition of the Florida 529 Savings Plan in 2002. The Board also oversees two direct-support organizations – The Florida Prepaid College Foundation and Florida ABLE, Inc., d/b/a ABLE United. Florida Prepaid is the largest, longest running and most successful prepaid plan in the nation, with more than 2 million Florida Prepaid College Plans purchased and more than $15 billion in assets. The 529 Savings Plan has more than 158,000 active accounts, with a market value of more than $1.4 billion. 

Hub Space of Mind Events

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Hub Space of Mind Events

Upcoming Events

Sunday, September 29 at 11:30am – Family Friendly Cookoffs – Kugel Cookoff

  • Saturday, October 5, 7pm – Kitchen Heroics: Mastering (not so challenging) Dishes: Scallops in Champagne Butter Sauce

First Annual Community Classroom Project Kugel Cook-Off  at the Hub of Space of Mind 

Sunday, September 29th in Downtown Delray Beach

Get your tasting forks ready! Join us on Sunday, September 29th, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM for the Community Classroom Project’s first annual Kugel Cook-Off! This family-friendly indoor event (rain or shine!) is all about fun, flavor and a little friendly competition to celebrate Rosh Hashanah.

Kugel lovers, unite! Whether you prefer yours savory or sweet, this is your chance to taste them all. Who will take the crown? YOU get to be the judge! Sample each scrumptious entry and vote for your favorite in this epic battle of Rosh Hashanah’s most beloved dish. We’ll also have a spread of mouthwatering brunch sides, a bubbly mimosa bar for the grown-ups and fun entertainment for both kids and adults.

It’s all for a fantastic cause—supporting the incredible programs of the Community Classroom Project. So bring your appetite, your family and your best taste-testing skills because this is one event you don’t want to miss! The winners take home fabulous prizes, and everyone leaves with a smile. For a full list of programming visit findspaceofmind.com/register-for-a-program. 

WHERE:

The Hub at Space of Mind

101 NW 1st Ave Delray Beach, FL 33444

WHEN: 

Sunday, September 29th, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

TICKETS: 

Click here

Enter the cook-off – $25

Be a Kugel Taster – $25 (adult), $25 (kids under 10) 

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY CLASSROOM PROJECT: The Community Classroom Project (CCP) is an innovative 501(c)3 nonprofit launched by Space of Mind. CCP bridges the gap between students, parents, educators, schools, mental health providers, and the community, providing experiential learning, educational resources, entrepreneurship opportunities, and scholarships. Their goal is to rethink education and reduce school-related stress.  Their Community Classroom Kitchen (CCK) project is on a mission to enhance mental and physical health for families in South Florida through the art of cooking and communal dining. It starts by training a passionate and skilled culinary workforce for the restaurant industry. www.yourccp.org | @communityclassroomproject

Opera Night, Sept. 27th

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Opera Night, Sept. 27th

Havana Nights, Nov. 2nd

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Havana Nights, Nov. 2nd

Open House at Nearla Integrated

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Open House at Nearla Integrated

Open House at Nearla Integrated Healthcare Services set for Sept. 28th

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Champagne & Chukkers

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Champagne & Chukkers

Save the date, October 16, 2024!

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