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SOCIETY AND ARTS MINGLED AT 2016 MUSE AWARDS TO HONOR LOCAL ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS

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SOCIETY AND ARTS MINGLED AT 2016 MUSE AWARDS TO HONOR LOCAL ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS

SOCIETY AND ARTS MINGLED AT 2016 MUSE AWARDS TO HONOR LOCAL ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS

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Biggest Event of the Season for Arts and Culture in The Palm Beaches

Dazzled on Thursday Night at the Kravis Center – $250,000 Raised for Arts and Education

Lake Worth, April 5 — The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County Muse Awards — the glittering awards show and dinner that takes place every two years – attracted an A-list audience on Thursday evening at the Kravis Center, raising $250,000 for arts and education. Co-Chairs of the evening were Roe Green and Christine Stiller. VIPs from society and the arts, regional dignitaries and county officials who gathered to honor individuals and organizations for their contributions to arts and culture in The Palm Beaches were treated to the biggest show in Muse Awards history, with the most-ever musical numbers and cast members.

The evening fundraiser began with cocktails followed by dinner and the awards program. This year’s live program was directed and produced by Andrew Kato, who is producing artistic director and chief executive of Maltz Jupiter Theatre and a veteran Tony Awards producer. The theme of the 2016 Muse Awards was “Everything Old is New Again,” celebrating the transition of arts and culture in The Palm Beaches, Florida’s Cultural Capital®, from the 1900s to the present.

VIPs in attendance included event chairpersons Roe Green and Christine Stiller; Cultural Council Board members Mrs. Ethel Williams, Mr. Howard Bregman, Mrs. Jean Sharf, Ms. Suzanne Niedland, Mr. Berton Korman, Mr. Robin Martin, Mrs. Irene Karp, Mrs. Peg Anderson, Ms. Jo Anne Moeller, Mr. Donald Ephraim, Mr. William Parmelee, Mayor Marylou Berger, and Mr. Cressman Bronson; local artists and Muse Award recipients; County officials; heads of cultural organizations; and the best of society from the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter and Boca Raton. Attendee and performance photos are available for download at http://tinyurl.com/2016MuseAwards.

2016 Muse Award Recipients are:
Outstanding Civic Leader – Kathi Kretzer-Sayler
Outstanding Cultural Leader – Irvin Lippman
Outstanding Art or Cultural Program of the Year – Palm Beach Opera, “Enemies, A Love Story”
Outstanding Arts & Cultural Organization with a budget under $500,000 – Educational Gallery Group (EG2)
Outstanding Arts & Cultural Organization with a budget over $500,000 – Palm Beach Dramaworks
Liman Excellence in Arts Education – Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County, Inc.
Ubertalli Award for Visual Arts – Erin B. Fromkes
Council’s Choice Award – Loggerhead MarineLife Center
Sponsors included Grand Benefactor Roe Green; Producing Benefactor Sponsor Christine and Bob Stiller; Premier Benefactor Sponsor PNC Bank; Elite Sponsors Mr. Bruce A. Beal and Mr. Francis V. Cunningham; Edith Dixon; Mr. and Mrs. James S. Karp; Mr. and Mrs. Berton E. Korman; Suzanne L. Niedland; Mr. and Mrs. Frederic A. Sharf; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Vecellio Jr.; Executive Award Sponsors Robin and Jocelyn Martin; Herme De Wyman Miro, president of the International Society of Palm Beach; Northern Trust; Mr. and Mrs. James C. Pizzagalli; Musical Arrangement Benefactor Loggerhead Marina; Supporter Award Sponsors Dina Gustin Baker, and Peter and Julie Cummings; Florida Power & Light Company; Fox Rothschild LLC; Gardens Mall; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Golub; Gil Walsh Interiors; Miami City Ballet; Patron Sponsors Richard and Kathy Derbes; Ms. Priscilla Heublein; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Malasky; Luann and Bill Parmelee; In-kind Sponsors Atlas Party Rentals, Banyan Printing, Boca Raton Historical Society, Boynton Beach Flower Market, The Breakers, Chafin Musicenter, Kathy Daigler – Daigler Designs, Golden Anvil Jewelers, Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, Historical Society of Palm Beach County, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Frank Navarrete from Green Sky Productions, Raquel Williams, and Tio Fiesta.

Proceeds from the Muse Awards support Cultural Council programs including artist services, advocacy for cultural organizations and cultural field trips for students in underserved communities.

About the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County
The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County is the official support agency for arts and culture in The Palm Beaches, serving non-profit organizations, artists and arts districts. The Cultural Council administers $4.5 million in grants annually, supports arts and cultural education, provides capacity-building training, and advocates for arts funding and arts-friendly policies. The Council promotes Palm Beach County’s cultural experiences to visitors and residents through multi-platform marketing and public information programs, including its one-of-a-kind Cultural Concierge service.

The Cultural Council presents exhibitions featuring Palm Beach County artists and provides additional programming at its headquarters in the historic Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. Building, an iconic Streamline Moderne former movie theater in Downtown Lake Worth. Also at the Cultural Council headquarters are the Roe Green Uniquely Palm Beach Store featuring products by Palm Beach County artists, and the Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Visitor Information Center, a VISIT FLORIDA designated Florida Certified Tourism information Center.

The Cultural Council galleries, visitor information center and store are open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Connect with the Council at palmbeachculture.com or (561) 471-2901.

Happy April, 2016!

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Happy April, 2016!

And Spring Has Sprung

May the force be with you.
May the force be with you.

Happy April, everyone!  I hope you’re enjoying the beginning of spring in and around the beautiful village of Wellington.  Did you get a chance to see our video about 20th Anniversary Celebration of Wellington?  Just visit our “Videos” page for this and other previous videos.

As usual, please check out our new articles for this month from our talented team of writers.  THANKS to Wendell Abern for really making me laugh out loud with his “Don’t Decry Your Age. Use It” article.  It all starts with a battle over Cheez Waffles, one of my favorite childhood snacks.

I had the pleasure of interviewing General Manager/ COO of Wycliffe Golf and Country Club Darrell Wilde for this month’s “AW Spotlight” story.  I feel that he shared some amazing insights about leadership and service with me.  And this, of course, helped me understand why Wycliffe is such a magical place.

As I write this letter, I’m very excited to walk the red carpet (tonight) with my friend and our videographer Monica Kallas.  She created the short film “All About the Wycliffe Stiffs,” which AroundWellington.com produced.  It was accepted into the Palm Beach International Film Festival which runs from April 6 to 14th this year.  Over 1,000 films were submitted, and 60 were chosen.  Kudos to Monica!  And I’m also happy to know the stickball guys that star in the film, including Commissioner Marty Ross and the rest of his self-proclaimed “geezer jock” gang.

Later this month, we will be launching our new media partnership with our friends at WalkAboutWellington.com.  Local businesses who want to get their name out to the community can take advantage of combining the power of both of our online publications, getting a discount when they advertise with both of us.

Hope to see you soon AroundWellington®.

 

Cheers,

Krista Martinelli

Owner/Publisher

AroundWellington.com

 

NPA Visitors Day on April 6th

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NPA Visitors Day on April 6th

NPA Visitors Day on April 6th

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H.O.W. receives grant from the Palm Beach Country Club Foundation

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H.O.W. receives grant from the Palm Beach Country Club Foundation

H.O.W. receives grant from the Palm Beach Country Club Foundation

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PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL- H.O.W.~ Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper, the Palm Beach County based non-profit, recently received a generous grant from the Palm Beach Country Club Foundation. This grant will be applied to the Jacquie Liggett Angel Fund which provides assistance to women who have ovarian cancer that are in financial need at the time of their treatment.

“Thanks to this grant from the Palm Beach Country Club Foundation, we can continue to help women in our community with their everyday living expenses, such as their rent or mortgage, car payment, and utility bills,” said Jennifer McGrath, director of H.O.W. Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper. “When fighting this horrible disease, we are grateful that we can give some of these women and their families financial relief during this stressful time.”

Each year over 22,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer and 15,000 will die. This insidious disease is called the “Whisper Killer” because the symptoms are so subtle that the disease usually goes undetected until it is often too late for successful treatment.

H.O.W. ~Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper typically helps between five to 10 women yearly and applicants may receive up to $2,500 or more depending on their needs. This most recent grant of $5,000 will help additional women living in Palm Beach County who have ovarian cancer.

About H.O.W.~ Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper:
H.O.W. (Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper) raises money to support basic or translational research in ovarian cancer through the Jacquie Liggett Research Fellowship. Women with ovarian cancer experiencing financial need are helped through the Jacquie Liggett Angel Fund. H.O.W. is dedicated to promoting awareness and recent advances in ovarian cancer by presenting educational programs to women primarily in our area. H.O.W. also provides scholarships to medical students interested in gynecologic oncology by working with a Gynecologic Oncologist during their elective time in medical school through the Dr. Robert C. Knapp Medical Student Award.
For more information please call (561) 406.2109 or visit www.howflorida.org.

Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc. to Host Annual TROPICAL FRUIT TREE & EDIBLE PLANT SALE

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Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc. to Host Annual TROPICAL FRUIT TREE & EDIBLE PLANT SALE

Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc. to Host Annual TROPICAL FRUIT TREE & EDIBLE PLANT SALE -At the South Florida Fairgrounds – May 14

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Both Admission & Parking are FREE
(West Palm Beach, FL – March 30, 2016) The Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc., which has been “promoting the progress of rare fruit “ since 1970, is hosting its annual Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale on Saturday, May 14. The popular event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Agriplex Building on the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach.

This year’s Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale will offer numerous delightful and delicious fruit trees from which to choose, including Avocado, Banana, Barbados Cherry, Black Sapote, Canistel, Carambola, Citrus, Dragon Fruit, Figs, Guava, Grumichama, Jackfruit, Jaboticaba, Longan, Lychee, Macadamia, Mamey Sapote, Mango, Miracle Fruit, Mulberry, Papaya, Peach, Persimmon, Soursop, Sugar Apple, Star Apple, Tamarind, plus herbs & spices, specially formulated Fruitilizer and more.

Tree and plant fans should enter the South Florida Fairgrounds through Gate 5 on Southern Blvd. Both admission and parking are FREE.

About the Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc.
Established in 1970, the Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council (RFC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and furthering the cultivation and use of tropical and rare fruit in south Florida and throughout the world. The organization includes several hundred members interested in learning about, growing and enjoying tropical fruits.

Monthy meetings are the second Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach, directly across from the west side of Palm Beach International Airport. Each meeting has an educational lecture by a speaker in the field of fruit science or related field, a fruit tree auction, a seed & plant exchange, and the chapter’s famous “tasting table” – a chance to taste various tropical fruits grown by members.

Membership is $25 yearly, and benefits include:
+ Monthly newsletter – filled with informative articles about growing rare fruits and related topics.
+ Propagation classes – members learn how to graft & air-layer tropical fruit trees.
+ Annual Ice Cream Social – for members and their guests only; the ice cream is handmade with fruits grown by members.
+ Plant Sales – members can bring fruit trees tand edible plants to sell to the general public.
+ Organized field trips to regional fruit tree collections and plantings.
+ Monthly field trips to member yards and local orchards.
+ Volunteer opportunities for many interesting & exciting committees and events.

In addition, specially formulated fertilizer and pruning/grafting tools are offered at a discount for RFC members.

For more information about the Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc., please visit www.pbrarefruitcouncil.org.

NATIONAL BEER DAY CELEBRATION AT EAU PALM BEACH RESORT & SPA SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH, 2016

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NATIONAL BEER DAY CELEBRATION AT EAU PALM BEACH RESORT & SPA SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH, 2016

NATIONAL BEER DAY CELEBRATION AT EAU PALM BEACH RESORT & SPA SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH, 2016

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BREEZE OCEAN KITCHEN LOCAL TAP TAKEOVER, 12 – 5 p.m.:

FREE beer tastings during the restaurant’s “Local Tap Takeover”! Tap handles will be switched every hour to feature a variety of top-notch Florida beers, including:
Funky Buddha, Floridian (Hefeweizen)
Due South, Cat 3 (IPA)
Tequesta Brewing Company, Der Chancellor (German Pilsner)
Inlet Brewing Company, Monk in the Trunk (Amber)
Twisted Trunk, Watermelon Saison (Farmhouse Ale)
Cigar City, Florida Cracker (Belgian Witte)
Native Brewing, Native Lager
Saltwater Brewing, South End Session (English Pale Mild Ale)
Wynwood Brewing Co., La Rubia (American Blonde Ale)
Enjoy free samples of these frosty brews with tasty bites from the new Breeze Ocean Kitchen menu, including conch fritters, lobster roll and mahi tacos, all while overlooking the turquoise Altantic Ocean!

TEMPLE ORANGE MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO BEER SOCIAL, 6:30-10 p.m.:
Join us for a $65 beer pairing menu featuring six small plates paired with six beer varieties by local breweries, and featuring brewmasters on site to introduce their featured selections.

FIRST COURSE
Local Red Snapper Ceviche
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blood orange, mango, pineapple
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Funky Buddha “Moro Moro” Blood Orange IPA

SECOND COURSE
Pan-Seared Scallop
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baby arugula, basil pesto, blistered cherry tomatoes
&
Barrel of Monks “Nuance” Belgian Style Saison

THIRD COURSE
Braised Beef Short Rib
with
cherry, apricot, cilantro
&
Due South “Mariana Trench” Imperial Stout

FOURTH COURSE
Roasted Elysian Field Lamb Belly
with
cous cous, almond puree
&
Twisted Trunk “Special Release” Imperial Red

FIFTH COURSE
Shaved Prosciutto
with
local burrata cheese, grilled bread
&
Saltwater “Don’t Get Confused” Belgian Tripel

DESSERT
Apples with Vanilla, Cinnamon and Nutmeg
&
Cigar City “Homemade Apple Pie” Cider

For reservations for Temple Orange Mediterranean Bistro’s beer pairing dinner, please call 561-540-4924.

TWELVE MEMBERS OF WELLINGTON DEBATE HEADING TO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

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TWELVE MEMBERS OF WELLINGTON DEBATE HEADING TO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

TWELVE MEMBERS OF WELLINGTON DEBATE HEADING TO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

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West Palm Beach, April 4, 2016, Twelve members of the nationally-recognized Wellington High School Debate Team will compete at two national championship tournaments this summer.

Competing at the 2016 National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) National Speech and Debate Championship Tournament in Salt Lake City, from June 12-18, are four students: senior Victor Sanchez, juniors Caramen McDaniel and Connor Yeackley, and freshman Zachary Jacobson

Sanchez will be the fourth-ever Wolverine to be part of the NSDA National Senate, a mock student congress where students debate and cross-examine each other over proposed federal legislation.

McDaniel and Yeackley will compete in Public Forum Debate a two-on-two current event debate format modeled after CNN’s “Crossfire.” It is the second consecutive year the “C+C Debate Factory” will represent Wellington at the NSDA national championship.

Jacobson will compete in Informative Speaking, an event where the student writes, memorizes and presents a speech with the intent to inform the audience on a topic of significance. Informative gives students the unique opportunity to showcase their personality while educating the audience. This is the first year the event has been offered by the NSDA.

“This is the sixth straight year Wellington has attended the NSDA championships as well, so we are definitely continuing to represent Wellington High School and our community at a high level,” said Wellington Debate Coach Paul L. Gaba, who has coached the team since 2002.

Wellington also qualified eight students to compete at the 2016 National Catholic Forensic League’s “Grand Nationals” championship, taking place in Sacramento May 28-29: sophomores Sara Casey and Julie Cesta in Public Forum Debate; sophomores Brandon Schloss and Christopher Slaughter in Public Forum Debate; sophomore Bennett Aikey in Congressional Debate; sophomore Tinquisha Shaw in Oral Interpretation of Literature; sophomore Eileen Wheelen in Dramatic Performance; and Jacobson in Dramatic Performance.

In Oral Interpretation, students must put together 10-minute-long programs of both prose and poetry, each of which can be on a single theme, and/or by a single author. Shaw is performing the dramatic monologue “Happy Birthday, dad” by Don Norman and Shane Koyzcan’s poem “The Crickets Have Arthritis.”

In Dramatic Performance, students memorize and present either humorous or dramatic acting performances of 10 minutes, without using props or costumes. Wheelen is performing the dramatic “I’ve Seen the Dark” by Doug McConnaha, while Jacobson is performing the humorous “Trigger Mortis: Frontier Mortician” by Warren W. Wiersbe.

The two national championship tournaments are estimated to cost $9,750, with the week in Salt Lake City comprising most of the total. As such, Wellington Debate is seeking financial assistance from the public sector. Donations can be made online at https://www.gofundme.com/reddawndebaters16, or by sending a check payable to “Wellington Debate,” 2101 Greenview Shores Blvd., Room 4-104, Wellington FL 33414. Awards packages range from “shout-outs” on Wellington Debate’s social media networks to your name being included on a classroom plaque to renaming the debate room in your honor.

For more information please contact Wellington Debate Coach Paul L. Gaba at paul.gaba@palmbeachschools.org or 561-795-4911.

Keller Williams Realty Wellington Hosts Social Media Strategies Workshop

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Keller Williams Realty Wellington Hosts Social Media Strategies Workshop

Keller Williams Realty Wellington Hosts Social Media Strategies Workshop

Lizzi Bickford Sned Marketing Consultant for Ideabar and Editor for The Palm Beach Post’s Notables section
Lizzi Bickford Sned
Marketing Consultant for Ideabar and Editor for The Palm Beach Post’s Notables section

Wellington, FL – April 4, 2016 –On Friday, April 15, 2016, beginning at 10:00a.m., the Keller Williams office in Wellington will be hosting a workshop on Social Media Strategies presented by the Palm Beach Post. The class is designed to enhance a business’ profile on social media—including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and mobile technology. The information will be geared for the real estate market and all agents, not just those that work at Keller Williams, are invited to attend.

The workshop will be led by Lizzi Sned, the Marketing Consultant for Ideabar and Editor for The Palm Beach Post’s Notable’s section, and Marcella Sikora, the Digital Account Manager at The Palm Beach Post.

“We will explore how to create a strong social presence in 3 easy steps. Attendees will learn how to develop their brand’s social voice and create engaging content on various social platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram” explains Sned.

Sikora will outline some strategies for Facebook advertising and utilizing precise mobile technology.

“Over the past few years, social media has become the most effective way to reach most buyers and sellers, so we all need to have the most up-to-date information,” Nancy Jennings, Keller Williams Wellington’s broker said. “We are thrilled to have the Palm Beach Post come share their expertise with our agents and friends.”

The seminar is open to all real estate agents, whether they are with Keller Williams or not—ALL ARE WELOCOME. For reservations, please contact Maureen Gross at [email protected] or call (561)714-0887.

Kretzer Piano Music Foundation’s MUSIC FOR THE MIND Concert Series to Present ‘Classical Quest’ by Violinist Gareth Johnson in the Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace in West Palm Beach

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Kretzer Piano Music Foundation’s MUSIC FOR THE MIND Concert Series to Present ‘Classical Quest’ by Violinist Gareth Johnson in the Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace in West Palm Beach

Kretzer Piano Music Foundation’s MUSIC FOR THE MIND Concert Series to Present ‘Classical Quest’ by Violinist Gareth Johnson in the Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace in West Palm Beach

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(West Palm Beach, FL – March 24, 2016) The Kretzer Piano Music Foundation’s popular MUSIC FOR THE MIND concert series will return next month with Classical Quest performed by acclaimed violinist Gareth Johnson. Dr. Robin Arrigo will accompany him on the piano for an unforgettable night of music performed by two charismatic and energetic musicians. The concert will be held on Tuesday, April 19, from 7 to 9 pm, in the Harriet Himmel Theatre at CityPlace in West Palm Beach.

Gareth Johnson holds a master’s degree from the Lynn Conservatory of Music in Boca Raton and travels the world as a soloist, master teacher, and educator. He is a dedicated composer and arranger of Contemporary, Classical, New Age, and Hip Hop music. Johnson has won numerous competitions and prizes throughout the United States and Europe playing on an 1840 J.B. Vuillaume violin.

Robin Arrigo received a Bachelor of Music in piano performance and Master of Music Education from Florida State University. She also has a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Accompanying and Chamber Music from the University of Miami. Dr. Arrigo has spent the last three summers studying and concertizing in France, Spain and Italy, and has written two piano transcriptions of a newly discovered Mendelssohn’s: Their Music in History (Oxford Press). She is listed in the Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Education, and Who’s Who Among Women.

Kretzer Piano Music Foundation of Jupiter sponsors this MUSIC FOR THE MIND concert series. Proceeds benefit the “Keyboards for Kids” group piano classes for 72 inner-city school children. Help us change lives by attending and supporting this concert.

About MUSIC FOR THE MIND:
Held on the third Tuesday of every month in the Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace, MUSIC FOR THE MIND concerts feature musical groups from Palm Beach County. Beginning in 2002, MUSIC FOR THE MIND has provided 10,792 young musicians with an opportunity to perform, while generating more than $558,000 to help promote music in our schools and community. For more information, please visit www.kretzerpiano.com/kpmf.

Art After Dark in April

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Art After Dark in April

Art After Dark in April

-Highlights African art, music, literature, and tradition also planned: a special presentation ab0ut dale chihuly’s persian sea-life ceiling before it is de-installed to prepare for new norton construction

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WEST PALM BEACH, FL (March 23, 2016) – The Norton Museum of Art is presenting exciting programming during its Art After Dark series on Thursday evenings to celebrate popular exhibitions and installations before their scheduled closings, or the de-installation of works in the collection in preparation for major construction set to begin this summer.

April highlights include programs in conjunction with the exhibition, Njideka Akunyili Crosby: I Refuse to be Invisible, (on view through April 24). Prof. Ugochukwu-Smooth C. Nzewi, Curator of African Art at Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, will discuss Akunyili Crosby’s fascinating, large-scale work on April 14. Also that evening, the Osundara Yoruba Dance Theater will lead audiences on a musical journey through Nigeria via rhythm and dance, directed by High Chief Nathaniel B. Styles, Jr.

The following week, on April 21, Glenn Tomlinson, William Randolph Hearst Curator of Education, will present Dale Chihuly: Making Waves, a Curator’s Conversation in conjunction with Earth Day, and in advance of the artist’s popular Persian Sea Life Ceiling being taken down and stored during New Norton construction. Tomlinson will discuss the artist and his remarkable work, which features more than 600 colorful, glass-blown, marine-themed pieces, and has delighted countless visitors to the Norton. Persian Sea-Life Ceiling will be on view through May 1, 2016.

Here are April Art After Dark themes and additional highlights:

 

April 7/ Majestic Mountains

Laurie Barnes, Elizabeth B. McGraw Curator of Chinese Art, discusses the exhibition, Majestic Mountain Retreats: 17th- and 18th-Century Monumental Chinese Landscapes; Esteemed musician Ann Yao performs traditional Chinese music on the zheng, or Chinese zither, one of ancient China’s most revered instruments. A long, horizontal plucked zither, the zheng epitomizes the sound of the ancient East. Also in conjunction with this exhibition, a special Sketchbook Thursday presents Brush and Ink, where participants will create narrative brush and ink illustrations.

 

April 14 /RAW Ingredients                                                                                                                   The evening begins with a tour of the Recognition of Art by Women (RAW) exhibition, Njideka Akunyili Crosby: I Refuse to be Invisible, and is followed by an Exhibition Lecture about the artist’s work by Curator Ugochukwu-Smooth C. Nzewi. Also on the schedule: A performance by the Osundara Yoruba Dance Theatre, and a screening of the brief documentary, Fantastic Man (30 minutes), which investigates Nigerian musician William Onyeabor, a man shrouded in mystery and myth.

April 21 / Earth Day                                                                                                                                   Aside from the Earth Day-related Dale Chihuly: Making Waves presentation, the evening also includes the screening of the BBC documentary, Planet Earth| Episode 1: From Pole to Pole (51 minutes). The Quiet Villagers, a “retro lounge trio,” perform a blend of mid-century bossa nova, cocktail jazz, Caribbean rhythms, electronica, and more! The trio features Laura Sue, “the Silver Nightingale,” on flute; Johnny O’io on vocals and guitar; and Bob Taylor on percussion. This is also one of the last opportunities to take a docent-led tour of tour of the special exhibition, Njideka Aklunyili Crosby: I Refuse to be Invisible.

April 28 / Next Generation                                                                                                                               Art After Dark celebrates the future – the future generation, that is, and includes a performance by Plumosa School of the Arts students titled Words and Music. Talented elementary school pupils from this arts academy show off their skill in choir, strings, piano, and drama. Forest Hill Community High School Students in the Norton School Partnership present their research into selected works of art from the Museum Collection. Docents lead tours of Youth in Sculpture and Painting, and O’Keeffe, Stettheimer, Torr, Zorach: Women Modernists in New York. A screening of the documentary, Adora Svitak @ IdeaCity10: Let Kids Be Kids? (25 minutes), questions traditional notions of childhood and discusses the achievements of today’s youth. A DIY art project, Fantasy Figure, encourages participants to take inspiration from the work of artist Wangechi Mutu, and create a collage-style fictional figure full of color and abstract patterns.

For complete details, visit www.norton.org/artafterdark.

about the norton museum                                                                                                                                           The Norton Museum of Art is a major cultural attraction in Florida, and internationally known for its distinguished Permanent Collection featuring American Art, Chinese Art, Contemporary Art, European Art and Photography. The Norton is located at 1451 S. Olive Ave. in West Palm Beach, FL., and is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed on Mondays and major Holidays). General admission is $12 for adults, $5 for students with a valid ID, and free for Members and children ages 12 and under. Palm Beach County residents receive free admission every Saturday with proof of residency. For additional information, please call (561) 832-5196, or visit www.norton.org.

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