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Wellington’s Annual Tribute Music & Food Truck Festival

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Wellington’s Annual Tribute Music & Food Truck Festival

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The Annual Tribute Music & Food Truck Festival is in full swing at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Boulevard) this weekend. Enjoy food trucks, costumed character entertainment, and music by some of the best tribute bands in all of South Florida!

The Festival is scheduled Thursday through Saturday, February 18th through 20th, with approximately 10 to 15 food trucks attending each event from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm, and concerts beginning at 6:30 pm. The event is FREE to attend. See the schedule below for this weekend’s concert lineup:
Elton John Tribute by Rocket Man
6:30 pm
Thursday, February 18th
Eagles Tribute by The Long Run
6:30 pm
Friday, February 19th
Journey Tribute by Odyssey Road
6:30 pm
Saturday, February 20th
Different costumed characters will be at each event until 7:30 pm, including Superheroes and Villains, Pirates and Princesses, Frozen characters and more! Bring out the entire family for fun and photo ops, and stay for the great music and food!

For more information on this event, and other FREE events coming up at the Wellington Amphitheater, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/Amphitheater.

As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/enews.

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.

Let Us Entertain You: Meet Tabletop Designers at T is for Table

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 Let Us Entertain You: Meet Tabletop Designers at T is for Table

Susan Gravely
Susan Gravely
Michael Wainwright
Michael Wainwright

Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. – The ultimate retreat for tabletop treasures, T is for Table at PGA Commons is also a premier destination for meet-the-designer events, never-before-seen products, and interior design trunk shows at its Palm Beach Gardens store.

Upcoming, Save-the-Date events at T is for Table:

Join Michael Wainwright, Saturday, February 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., who celebrates 25 years as lead designer and the brand’s founder. Get a sneak peek at his latest creations – from beautiful stemware and statement pieces to chic home décor. Preordered and purchased pieces at the event will be signed by the designer. Guests will enjoy an exciting raffle.

Celebrate life’s best moments, Friday, March 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Susan Gravely of Vietri, a purveyor of fine Italian ceramics. Gravely will showcase the brand’s new spring 2016 collection. Peruse a luxury lineup of entertaining and lifestyle essentials – from 14-karat gold glassware and hand-painted wall décor to whimsical garden planters. The event will include a raffle, and complimentary signings.

T is for Table is located at PGA Commons, 4600 PGA Boulevard, Suite 105, Palm Beach Gardens. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information, please call 561.799.9733 or visit tisfortable.com.

About PGA Commons

PGA Commons features an exciting collection of upscale boutiques, fine art galleries, top-tier restaurants, and a wide variety of specialty stores and services. For more information about PGA Commons, call 561.630.8630 or visit pgacommons.com.

CORAL SPRINGS CENTER FOR THE ARTS to Present Six Major Concerts & Shows in March & April 2016

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CORAL SPRINGS CENTER FOR THE ARTS to Present Six Major Concerts & Shows in March & April 2016

  • Vince Gill & Lyle Lovett / March 1
  • Rocket Man: The Elton John Tribute Show / March 4
  • MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET / March 5
  • 50 SHADES OF HILLARY / March 11-April 3
  • Bobby Collins / March 12
  • An Evening with Judy Collins / March 18
  • OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES / April 3

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(Coral Springs, FL – February 15, 2016) The Coral Springs Center for the Arts is presenting seven sensational shows in March and April at the state-of-the-art performing arts center located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive.

 

March 1, 2016 at 7:30 pm (Tuesday)

Vince Gill & Lyle Lovett

Vince Gill and Lyle Lovett will be together for one special night, performing solo as part of their Songs and Stories tour. Enjoy an acoustic night to remember, up close and personal with these two country legends. Vince Gill has sold more than 26 million albums. He has earned 18 CMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year in 1993 and 1994. He is tied with George Strait for having won the most CMA Male Vocalist Awards (five), and is currently second only to Brooks and Dunn for accumulating the most CMA Awards in history. Gill is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and has received 20 Grammy Awards to date, the most of any male Country artist. In August of 2007, the Country Music Association inducted Gill as the newest members of the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame. Besides being known for his talent as a performer, musician and songwriter, Gill is regarded as one of Country Music’s best-known humanitarians, participating in hundreds of charitable events throughout his career.

Lyle Lovett has recorded 13 albums and released 25 singles since the start of his musical career in 1980. Lovett has won four Grammy Awards, including Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Album. Cowboy Man from his debut album was a number 10 chart hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It’s Not Big It’s Large was released in 2007, where it debuted and peaked at number 2 on the Top Country Albums chart. Recent albums include Natural Forces and Release Me. Lovett has also acted in numerous films and TV shows. Tickets start at $71.55

March 4, 2016 at 8 pm (Friday)

Rocket Man:

The Elton John Tribute Show

Rocket Man is the USA’s #1 70’s and 80’s Elton John Tribute show. It is an exact re-enactment of an early Elton John concert featuring elegant replica costumes. Elton himself wore many items, and 100 percent live instruments are played during the entire show. Audiences laugh, cry, sing and dance while enjoying a fun filled evening. The Rocket Man Show musicians portray Elton John’s intense 70’s and 80’s concerts down to the most elaborate detail. The show features several rich and colorful costumes. Each costume has been professionally designed and tailored to match Elton’s iconic look from his early decades on stage. Come join us for a memorable evening and hear all of Elton’s classic hits including; Bennie and The Jets, Goodbye Yellowbrick Road, Crocodile Rock and Tiny Dancer just to name a few. Tickets start at $36.04

March 5, 2016 at 8 pm (Saturday)

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the high voltage Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical, inspired by the phenomenal true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. Legends aren’t born. They’re made. On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians were gathered together by Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ’n’ Roll,” at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the most electrifying jam sessions of all time. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings the heart and soul of that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of excitement and passion, featuring 21 timeless hits including Blue Suede Shoes, Sixteen Tons, Great Balls of Fire, I Walk the Line, Fever, Hound Dog, Riders in the Sky, Long Tall Sally and more. Tickets start at $61.48

March 11 to April 3, 2016

+ Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm

+ Sundays at 2 pm

50 SHADES OF HILLARY

(Black Box Studio Series)

Presented in the 80-seat Black Box Studio located on the third floor directly above the Coral Springs Museum of Art, it’s Hillary Clinton like you’ve never seen her before in this satirical look into the history, career, and sex life of the modern political icon. Chocked full of whips, handcuffs, and original music, 50 Shades of Hillary is a delight whether you’re a Democrat, Republican, independent, or indifferent! Go on a journey with the former First Lady as she remembers it all from Arkansas to Benghazi and everything in between. Tickets start at $39.22

March 12, 2016 at 8 pm (Saturday)

Bobby Collins

Hailed by The New York Times as “The most Natural Comedian Working Today,” the heartfelt and witty humor of Bobby Collins engages audiences with a clever blend of characterizations and hilarious observations to which everyone can relate. The Grammy-nominated comedian is known for his live stage performances, cable TV specials, numerous talk show appearances, feature film roles, six comedy CDs and three DVDs. Collins also wrote the book On The Inside, and he will be signing copies following his performance. The book features more than a dozen witticisms and “wisdomisms,” or lessons learned from a personal experience. (Please Note: For mature audiences only: This show contains adult language and explicit content.) Tickets start at $39.50

March 18, 2016 at 8 pm (Friday)

An Evening with Judy Collins

Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. The award-winning singer-songwriter is esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her own poetically poignant original compositions. She’s garnered several top-10 hits and gold/platinum-selling albums. Judy Collins is as creatively vigorous as ever, writing, touring worldwide, and nurturing fresh talent. Throughout the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and up to the present, she has remained a vital artist, enriching her catalog with critically acclaimed albums and continues to create music of hope and healing that lights up the world and speaks to the heart. (Note: VIP Tickets are available.) Tickets start at $32.86

April 3, 2016 at 4 pm & 7:30 pm (Sunday)

OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES

OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES features five actors in a revue that pays tribute to and reinvents classic jokes of the past and present. The show also features comic songs – brand-new and satisfyingly old – as well as tributes to some of the giants of the comedy world and to oldjewstellingjokes.com, which inspired the show. (Note: For Mature Audiences Only: This show contains adult language and explicit content.) Tickets start at $39.22

 

How to Get Tickets: Tickets for all concerts and shows at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts are now available for purchase by calling the Box Office at 954-344-5990 or going online to www.CoralSpringsCenterfortheArts.com.

 

About the Coral Springs Center for the Arts:

The Coral Springs Center for the Arts brings the finest in music, dance, comedy and more to the community; offering a variety of entertainment and artistic events for all ages and interests. From the best of Broadway, to top comedians, jazz and pop concerts, and a diverse selection of family productions, the theater has something for every taste. The Center is the cultural lifeblood of the community, with approximately 200,000 people visiting the facility yearly.

 

In addition to the intimate 1,471-seat theater, the Center houses a dramatic dance studio, a variety of meeting rooms for corporate and private events and the elegant Coral Springs Museum of Art. Along with the museum’s permanent collection, every three months they offer new exhibits for the enjoyment of its patrons.

 

The Coral Springs Center for the Arts is truly unique in all that it offers as a cultural resource for North Broward and South Palm Beach Counties. Easily accessible from the Sample Road exits off I-95, the Florida Turnpike and the Sawgrass Expressway, the Center draws audiences preferring an intimate theater experience and museum visit closer to home. For more information, please call 954-344-5990 or visit the official website at www.coralspringscenterforthearts.com.

Open House on March 1st at Bootz Cultural Arts Center

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Open House on March 1st at Bootz Cultural Arts Center

Healthy Cooking & Natural Health, 6 to 8pm

Free Refreshments

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FREE RIDE SUNDAYS INCLUDES CELEBRITY DRIVERS ON FEBRUARY 21st

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FREE RIDE SUNDAYS INCLUDES CELEBRITY DRIVERS ON FEBRUARY 21st

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Wellington’s newest Sunday night free safe ride service during the Winter Equestrian Festival will feature equestrian celebrity drivers on February 21st.

From 10:30 pm until 3:30 am, equestrian professionals Rodrigo Pessoa, Bob Crandall, Jimmy Torano, and Brianne Goutal will be shuttling individuals from their homes to the Grille, to Players Club, and then from Players Club home.

“Once I heard the Wellington Safe Ride Service needed volunteers to drive Sunday nights, how could I say no?” states Rodrigo Pessoa. “This service is truly a blessing to the Wellington community and I am thrilled I can be apart of it.”

Conceptualized by Wellington resident Romain Marteau, Free Ride Sundays is a program designed to protect the community and be a viable option for those who feel they cannot drive safely or are just tired after a long day.

For more information on how to donate or volunteer, please contact:
https://www.crowdrise.com/freeridesundays/fundraiser/romainmarteau or https://www.facebook.com/FreeRideSundays/.

Spring Break Science Camp at Joey’s Outback

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Spring Break Science Camp at Joey’s Outback in Wellington

Call or email High Touch High Tech for more info: 792-3785 or info@sciencemadefunfl.net

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ColorFest 5K with A&E Stars from Fit to Fat to Fit

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ColorFest 5K with A&E Stars from Fit to Fat to Fit

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Seth, a yoga instructor and gym owner in Wellington (Iron Lion Fitness), is destroying his body in order to get his client Dave to change his unhealthy ways. Dave, a 380 pound IT specialist and Army veteran (Your Computer Guy) has all but given up on himself and his weight. Seth does everything he can to inspire Dave to put aside his love for unhealthy food to save his own life.

Seth of Iron Lions
Seth of Iron Lions

A&E Network presents a groundbreaking new series that follows personal fitness trainers from across the country as they undertake the most extreme weight-loss experiment ever: by forcing themselves to gain weight, they aim to better understand the struggles of their obese clients as they lose the weight together.

 

In 2012, professional fitness trainer Drew Manning saw that there was a disconnect between him and his out of shape clients. They claimed he couldn’t understand what they were going through. So he purposely gained 75 pounds to understand the struggle to lose it.  It was the hardest thing he’d ever done, but it changed his life forever.

A&E’s new docuseries “Fit to Fat to Fit” follows 10 trainers at the top of their game who will embark on Drew’s challenge; agreeing to intentionally pack on the pounds by indulging in an unhealthy diet and completely refraining from exercise in order to transform from fit to fat.

 

During the weight gain process, these elite trainers around the country will document the radical effects of watching their healthy bodies deteriorate. Everything from their mental stability and physical energy to their personal relationships will be challenged. After four months of gaining weight under medical supervision, each trainer will rejoin their client and together they’ll begin a four-month transformation from fat to fit.

At the end of each episode there will be a final check-in to reveal whether or not each trainer and client reached their weight loss goals. This highly emotional and inspiring journey will explore the highs and lows of a rigorous process many Americans battle every day.

“Fit to Fat to Fit airs Tuesdays at 10/9c on A&E.”

STOP BY THEIR BOOTH TO SAY HELLO!

 

Happy 10 Years of AroundWellington.com!

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Happy 10 Years of AroundWellington.com!  

As of this month (February, 2016), AroundWellington® has been publishing, posting and providing you with great content for 10 years!  It wouldn’t have been possible without our loyal, local advertisers.  And I also want to thank these people, who currently contribute their talents to AroundWellington.com.

 

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Brown Bag Luncheon with YWCA

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February, 2016- The YWCA of Palm Beach County

MaggieZeller

The YWCA of Palm Beach County announces that its monthly “Brown Bag Lunch” will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2016, 12:00 noon at the YWCA Corporate Office, 1016 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. This month’s topic is Turning 65? Medicare 101: an educational discussion to help you choose the Medicare option that’s right for you, presented by Maggie Zeller, Account Executive with Evergreen Insurance in Royal Palm Beach. Evergreen is an independent, family-owned insurance agency committed to building long-lasting relationships with its clients and finding the best protection for the most competitive premium. Zeller specializes in health insurance for seniors, but also offers commercial, group, home-owners, and auto insurance. Working in the financial services industry for more than 25 years, Zeller was employed by Morgan Stanley, Gabelli Asset Management, Sterling Bank, and Iberia Bank. She moved from Westchester County, NY in 1991 and has been very active in the western communities, volunteering for numerous charitable organizations including: Rotary Club of Wellington; Little Smiles; The Lord’s Place; American Cancer Society; Kids Cancer Foundation; Back to Basics; My Brothers Sisters Keeper; Palms West Hospital; and the YWCA where she sits on the Board of Directors. Zeller was the recipient of the 2011 Palms West Community Foundation’s Stiletto Award, was the Wellington Rotary Club Rotarian of the Year in 2012, and was given the 2014 Frank T. Gladney Community Service Award by the Rotary Club of Wellington. She has two grown sons, Christopher and Adam, both of whom live locally. She is a grandmother to Luke, 18 months, and Jack, born January 15, 2016–just a few weeks ago. When Zeller is not volunteering, traveling or babysitting, she can be found reading a book on the beach. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited, so please reserve your spot now. Feel free to bring your lunch with you; the YWCA will provide beverages and dessert. If you would like to attend, please reply to Carol Henry at 561-640-0050, Ext. 134, or chenry@ywcapbc.org.

January, 2016- City of Lake Worth Annual Festival of Trees

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January, 2016- City of Lake Worth Annual Festival of Trees
Lake Worth, FL –January 13, 2016 – The Lake Worth City Tree Board will hold its 11 th Annual Festival of Trees on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cultural Plaza, 414 Lake Avenue (between Lake and Lucerne Avenues on M Street.)
Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Coinciding with Valentine’s Day weekend,
the theme this year is Our Love Affair with Trees: What they give to us, and how we
can help them thrive. “At the Festival of Trees, you can buy native trees and plants from local nurseries and get advice and information about proper plant placement and tree pruning,” said David McGrew, City of Lake Worth Horticulturalist and staff liaison to the board. “Nurseries and environmental organizations will offer information, advice, and much, much more. Come with your questions!” Bring your yoga mats to join Ann Elizabeth
Kreucher at 9 a.m. for a free yoga class in the grass to the south of the Annex building. At 10 a.m., meet Milly Marzipan under our new Gumbo Limbo tree for a children’s music circle and followed by story time. While your children are entertained, go check out butterfly expert Alan Chin Lee’s animated presentation beginning at 10 a.m. inside the City Hall Annex. In addition, Certified Arborist Mark Torok will give a proper pruning demonstration at 12p.m. and habitat restoration professional Carmen Vare will give a presentation about
the Snook Island restoration at 1 p.m. Tree Board Chair, Richard Stowe said that “For the first time ever, the Festival of Trees is offering safe and secure bike valet.” Sponsored by Bill Bone Bike Law, the bike valet will be located at the northwest corner of the Cultural Plaza (North M Street and Lucerne Ave.) Bean Scene Florida, creator of Bean Scene Sunset Marketplace, is curating a vegan food court offering plant based breakfasts, lunches and even togo dinner feasts. Entertainment on the outdoor stage begins with a performance at 11:30 a.m. by Downtown Dance Lake Worth. Live music starts at 12:30 p.m. with performances by indie rockers Lindsey Mills, Chaucer, and John Ralston.
The Tree Board is also excited to announce its inaugural Festival of Trees Elementary
Art Exhibit. This year the students have been invited to create artwork that reminds
them of their favorite memory with trees: whether it be picnicking under them,
swinging from them or climbing them. There will also be a variety of education arts
and crafts activities for kids, including making natural bird feeders with the Audubon
Society of the Everglades. The Lake Worth City Tree Board is composed of volunteers appointed by the Mayor and City Commissioners. The Tree Board is one of a number of advisory boards which assist the City Commission. Members of the public are encouraged to attend Tree Board meetings on the second Thursday of the month.
Contact David McGrew
5615861677
dmcgrew@lakeworth.org