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April, 2015 – Culture & Cocktails Concludes with Tommy Tune
Cultural Council of Palm Beach County Welcomes 175 Song & Dance Fans to CULTURE & COCKTAILS at The Colony for Conversation with 10X Tony Award Winner Tommy Tune
The popular series CULTURE & COCKTAILS, hosted by the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, recently concluded its 10th anniversary season by attracting 175 song and dance fans to The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach for a Conversation with Broadway legend Tommy Tune.
Tommy Tune is the winner of 10 Tony Awards (Best Actor in a Musical for My One and Only, Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Seesaw, Best Choreography for A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine, My One and Only, Grand Hotel and The Will Rogers Follies, and Best Direction of a Musical for Nine, Grand Hotel and The Will Rogers Follies) and the Lifetime Achievement Award for Theatre that will be presented to him on June 7.
In addition, Tune has been awarded The National Medal of the Arts, eight Drama Desk Awards, three Astaire Awards, the Society of Directors and Choreographers’ George Abbott Award for Lifetime Achievement, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and he has been designated a Living Landmark by the New York Landmarks Conservancy. His film credits include Hello Dolly and Ken Russell’s The Boyfriend.
Tommy Tune was interviewed by Rob Russell, Entertainment Director for The Colony Hotel’s Royal Room Cabaret. The two shared anecdotes and punch lines about many of his co-stars and showbiz pals, including Barbra Streisand, Carol Channing, Walter Matthau, Twiggy, Charles “Honi” Coles and Gwen Verdon.
The 2014-2015 season of CULTURE & COCKTAILS was generously sponsored by The Milton and Tamar Maltz Family Foundation; The Roe Green Foundation, Roe Green, Founder; The Palm Beach Post and The Palm Beach Daily News, and PR-BS, a Boca-based public relations firm.
About the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County:
The Cultural Council is the official support agency for arts and culture for Palm Beach County serving non-profit organizations, individual artists and arts districts. The Council promotes the county’s cultural experiences through an integrated program of advertising, public relations and marketing activities to both visitors and residents. Each year, the Council administers more than $3.6 million in grants, supports arts and cultural education, provides capacity building training and advocates for funding and arts-friendly policies. Located in the historic Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. building in downtown Lake Worth, the Council mounts a series of group and solo exhibitions featuring Palm Beach County artists and provides other programming.
Connect with the Council at www.palmbeachculture.com, or 561.471.2901. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
April, 2015 – Honoring Student Sculpture Design Winners
KRAVIS CENTER AND PRATT INSTITUTE HONOR STUDENT SCULPTURE DESIGN WINNERS
Awards dinner showcases potential designs for Helen K. Persson Society donor monument
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla – The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts hosted nearly 350 guests for dinner on Tuesday, April 7 to culminate a sculpture competition for Pratt Institute design students. Eight students, under the tutelage of Associate Industrial Design Professor Robert Langhorn, each designed a sculpture to honor Kravis Center Helen K. Persson Society members and their contributions to the Permanently Restricted Endowment Fund. Awards were presented to all eight students by Pratt Institute President, Thomas F. Schutte.
Robin Oglesbee-Venghaus was chosen to receive the first place $3,000 prize award for his winning design, “The Embrace.” The other awards presented were:
- Second Place, $2,000: “Jeté” by Pachara Kanġchirdsri
- Third Place, $1,000: “Halo” by Jesse Loosbrock
- Five honorable mention awards of $500 each: “Flama” by Jonathan Cortes, “Rise” by Sukyung Lee, “Aerate” by Keshav Ramaswami, “Swell” by Yangyang Wang and “Realm” by Kevin Yoo
The Sculpture Competition was a collaboration between Pratt Institute, a renowned New York City-based college that educates creative thinkers from around the world, and the Kravis Center, South Florida’s premier not-for-profit performing arts center dedicated to improving quality of life in Palm Beach County through presenting artists and companies of the highest quality and providing a comprehensive arts education program to the entire community.
Pratt Trustee Emeritus/Alumnus and Kravis Center Founder member Bruce M. Newman conceived the initial collaboration to bring a real-world creative challenge to students for a site-specific work to honor Kravis Center donors. Mr. Newman provided most of the funding for the project including the monetary awards for all eight students.
“The partnership between the Kravis Center and Pratt Institute was a unique opportunity for Pratt’s talented students to channel their creativity into designs for a site-specific piece of art,” said Newman. “I am impressed with the quality and sophistication of the designs, and am proud of all of our finalists for their excellent work and dedication to this project.”
Earlier in the day the students presented their designs to a jury of local design and arts leaders and one elected official all who were in attendance at the awards dinner – Hope Alswang, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Norton Museum of Art; Rena Blades, President and Chief Executive Officer, Cultural Council of Palm Beach County; John Loring, Design Director Emeritus, Tiffany & Co.; Mario Nievera, Founder and President, Nievera Williams Landscape Architecture; Joseph Sanches, Executive Vice President, D. Stephenson Construction, Inc.; Scott Snyder, National and International Interior Designer and Mayor Jeri Muoio, City of West Palm Beach.
Among the guests attending were: Jane M. Mitchell, Kravis Center Board Chair; Bruce J. Gitlin, Pratt Institute Board Chair; Peter Barna, Pratt Institute Provost, Arlene Dahl and Marc Rosen, Kravis Center’s Helen K. Persson Society members, Kravis Center Board Members, Life Trustees and supporters, elected officials as well as Pratt Institute alumni and supporters.
“At the Kravis Center, we recognize the importance of mentoring and cultivating the next generation of artists from all disciplines, whether sculpture, architecture, or the visual and performing arts,” said
Kravis Center CEO Judith A. Mitchell. “Partnering with Pratt Institute for the sculpture competition underscores our commitment to supporting the world of art beyond live performance, and showcases our mission to provide arts education to our community.”
Centrally located in West Palm Beach, the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is one of the premier performing arts centers in the Southeast with a growing national and international reputation. The Center is a leading force in the social fabric of the community, providing outreach programs as broad and varied as the community itself. For general information about Kravis Center performances, please visit the Center’s official website at www.kravis.org or call the box office at 561-832-7469 (561-832-SHOW). For information about the Kravis Center’s special events, contact the Development Office at (561) 651-4320.
Founded in 1887, Pratt Institute is a global leader in higher education dedicated to preparing its 4,700 undergraduate and graduate students for successful careers in art, design, architecture, information and library science, and liberal arts and sciences. Located in a cultural hub with historic campuses in Brooklyn and Manhattan, Pratt is a living lab of craft and creativity with an esteemed faculty of accomplished professionals and scholars who challenge their talented students to transform their passion into meaningful expression.
April, 2015 – Hanley Center’s 16th Annual Golf Classic
HANLEY CENTER FOUNDATION’S 16TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC IS A SWINGING SUCCESS
Supporters hit the links for Hanley Center Foundation’s Lifesaver Patient Aid Fund
(PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.) Hanley Center Foundation’s 16th annual Golf Classic took place at the prestigious Old Marsh Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens on Monday, March 30. The picturesque venue served as a backdrop for the 18-hole tournament, awards ceremony, luncheon and silent auction – all to benefit Hanley Center Foundation’s Lifesaver Patient Aid Fund.
Hanley Center Foundation provides scholarships for patients who could not otherwise afford addiction treatment. In addition, the Foundation supports substance abuse prevention and education programs for parents, caregivers and school-age children. Proceeds from the 16th annual Golf Classic benefitted the Lifesaver Patient Aid Fund, which provides scholarship assistance to support people who want help, but need financial assistance.
“Today’s event is critical because many people hesitate to get the help they need due to financial circumstances,” said Dr. Rachel Docekal, Hanley Center Foundation CEO. “Through Hanley Center Foundation’s fundraising efforts, people receive quality treatment thanks to this special fund. Participation in the Golf Classic gives hope to patients and their families. We would like to give special thanks to our chairs and committee for recognizing the need for this assistance in our local community. Your efforts ensure that more people can receive access to the quality care they deserve.”
Led by chairmen Gary Harris, Suzanne Holmes and Maria Marino, along with junior chairman Ryan Bridger, the 2015 Golf Classic committee included Jack Barrett, Turner Benoit, Graham Davidson, Donna and Bob Goldfarb, Linda and Mike Hanley, Sandra and Ron Kaplan, Jillian Percella, Michele Poole, Rick Reikenis, Debora Rodi, Jason Schweriner, Hannah Sosa and Karen Vaughn.
Guests of the awards luncheon also included representatives from companies such as Alex and Ani; Bravo KB, Inc.; Broad and Cassel; Carlton Fields Jorden Burt; The Economic Council of Palm Beach County, Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce; Toshiba Business Solutions; and Wilmington Trust.
Winners of the Hanley Center Golf Classic were:
Overall gross – Gary Harris, Michael Carbone, Serge Hogg and Jim Myers
Second place gross – Cameron Harris, Tony Dowell, Dudley Moore and Jared Tise
Overall net – Rick Reikenis, Bud Heithaus, Paul Mammolito and Bill Bee
Sponsors for the event included Auction Ladies, LLC; Bloomingdale’s Palm Beach Gardens; Braman Motorcars; FordHarrison LLP; Hanley Family Foundation; The Harris Land Company; Hedrick Brothers Construction; PNC Wealth Management; Table 26; and Weiner, Lynne & Thompson, P.A. Media Sponsor was Legends Radio 100.3FM.
For more information about future events, including an upcoming four-course meal pairing at Table 26 in West Palm Beach on Monday, May 11, please call (561) 841-1162 or email events@hanleycenterfoundation.org or visit www.hanleycenterfoundation.org
April, 2015 – Art After Dark News
Art After Dark News
This has just been added to the Art After Dark calendar:
“The Amazing Randi” and artist Jose Alvarez to appear at the Norton’s Art After Dark in conjunction with the screening of the documentary, An Honest Liar.
Art After Dark on Thursday, April 23 will include:
A panel discussion will take place at 7 p.m. and precede the screening of the documentary.
The panel discussion features Alvarez, “the Amazing” Randi, and documentary director Tyler Measom. Film historian and author Scott Eyman will serve as panel moderator.
Then there will be a screening of the documentary, An Honest Liar, about Broward-based paranormal debunker and illusionist James Randi, including his relationship with renowned artist Jose Alvarez (whose work is in the Norton collection).
Here’s a link to the documentary website:
The evening also includes:
5:30 PM / Tour
Picasso and Friends / Galleries
5:30 and 6:30 PM / Tours
The Gardens of Eden with Allen Sistrunk, Mounts Botanical Garden Director / Sistrunk leads visitors through the Imaging Eden exhibition, detailing the plant life pictured in the images on display.
Scott Benarde
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April, 2015 – Village Music Summer Camp
April, 2015 – Village Music Summer Camp
Call Village Music to reserve your spot! 798-5334.
April, 2015 – The 2015 Women’s Build
Welcome to the 2015 Women’s Build, Habitat for Humanity!
Ever thought about using a power tool or wearing a hard hat???
Please join me in this annual Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach build event on Saturday, May 9th. Women’s Build challenges and empowers women from all walks of life to help build affordable homes for low economic families that never thought it could be possible.
Women from the local area volunteer their time on the job site (even with no previous experience) with the help of crew leaders. Afterwards, you will be happy knowing that you contributed to a worthy cause and met a lot of great people in the process.
Come out and learn a new skill or cheer us on! Feel free to share with your friends.
Join or Donate to Team Girl Power
http://womenbuild2015.causevox.com/lisa-hoskins
**To volunteer, please register for a Fundraising Page and click on Girl Power during the registration process to be added to the team.
Kickoff Event
Team members are welcome to attend the kickoff event hosted by Eleven Salon & Spa in Delray Beach on Thursday, April 16th at 6:30 PM. There will be an Auction, Raffles, & More. Click here to RSVP.
Lowe’s Women Build Training Event
Join Us on Tuesday April 21st at 7:00 PM for a Power Tool Demo & Safety Presentation hosted by the Boynton Beach Lowe’s Store located at 1500 Corporate Drive, Boynton Beach, FL 33426. For Information or to RSVP, please contact Christine Galenski at cgalenski@hfhboca.org
Thank you for your support!!!
May, 2015 – Mounts Botanical Garden’s Upcoming Events
The Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County Invites the Public to Three Fun & Informative Horticultural Events in May
+ Connoisseur Garden Tour – May 9 & 10
+ Book Discussion Series – May 12
+ Tillandsia Living Curtains – May 23
(West Palm Beach, FL – April 9, 2015) The Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting three fun, horticulturally informative and family friendly public events during May 2015.
Connoisseur Garden Tour
A Mother’s Day Weekend Tradition
Saturday, May 9 — 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday, May 10 – 11 am to 4 pm
$20 for members; $25 for nonmembers
Spend Mother’s day weekend with your family and friends touring eight exceptional private gardens: one each in Delray Beach, North Palm Beach and Royal Palm Beach and five beautiful gardens in West Palm Beach. The owners of each individual garden are giving people a unique opportunity to visit at their own pace and sequence, so take one day or two for this memorable self-guided tour.
Mounts Botanical Garden Book Discussion Series
Tuesday, May 12 – 7 to 8:30 pm
Clayton Hutcheson Complex – Conference Room
FREE
In partnership with the Palm Beach County Library System, this new series provides an opportunity for book and garden enthusiasts to meet together to experience exciting fiction and non-fiction titles related to all aspects of gardening and horticulture. The featured book in May will be The Samurai’s Garden by Gail Tsukiyama.
Tillandsia Living Curtains
Saturday, May 23 – 10 am to 1 pm
Mounts Auditorium
$50 for members; $60 for nonmembers
Speaker: Polly Reed, President of the Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden
In this hands-on presentation, Ms. Reed will demonstrate and teach how to create a tillandsia living curtains. Commonly referred to as air plants, tillandsias can be utilized to create curtains that hide not so lovely views, filter light, purify the air, and add living artwork to any living space. Participants will discover the natural beauty of a hanging living garden.
Note:
To register for any of the events and workshops at The Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County, please call 561.233.1757. Events at Mounts are accessible to people with disabilities.
About The Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County:
With a mission to inspire the public, Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden, offering gorgeous displays of tropical and sub-tropical plants, plus informative classes, workshops, and other fun-filled events. The Garden contains more than 2,000 species of plants, including Florida native plants, exotic and tropical fruit trees, herbs, palms, bromeliads and more. Mounts Botanical Garden is a facility of the Palm Beach County Extension Service, which is in partnership with the University of Florida and the Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden.
Located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach, The Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County is open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The suggested donation for entry to the Garden is $5 per person. For more information, please call 561.233.1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
April, 2015 – Purse & Passion Luncheon
The YWCA of Palm Beach County
needs individuals to be table hosts
for its inaugural
“Purse & Passion” Luncheon
Tuesday, June 2, 2015, 11:30 a.m.
Bear Lakes Country Club
1901 Village Boulevard
West Palm Beach
Table hosts will invite seven guests to fill a table for a complimentary luncheon. In addition to honoring donors and volunteers, the event will provide attendees with a better understanding of the YWCA’s current and planned services for women and their families in Palm Beach County.
It is hoped that the information shared will ignite a “passion” in the guests that will result in their making a donation to the YWCA.
Please contact the YWCA at 561-640-0050 for more information or to become a table host.
THE YWCA OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL IS A 501(c)(3) ORGANIZATION, REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA (CH1468). A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800) 435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL,OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. 100% OF EACH CONTRIBUTION THAT IS RECEIVED BY THE YWCA OF PALM BEACH COUNTY IS RETAINED BY THEM.
If you require Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations to participate in this event, please call 561-640-0050 ext. 134 within at least seven (7) days of the event.