Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc.
To Host Annual TROPICAL FRUIT TREE & PLANT SALE at the South Florida Fairgrounds – March 28
Both Admission and Parking are FREE
(West Palm Beach, FL – March 2, 2015) 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 bi-annual Tropical Fruit Tree & Plant Sale on Saturday, March 28. The popular event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the AgriplexBuilding on the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach.
This year’s Tropical Fruit Tree & Plant Sale will offer numerous delightful and delicious fruit trees from which to choose, including Avocado, Bananas, 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.
Monthly 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.
Annual membership is $25, 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 twice yearly – members can bring fruit trees 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 events and committees.
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.
Ingredients 4 pounds lean raw corned beef brisket
3 tablespoons pickling spice (often included with brisket)
1 medium rutabaga, halved and cut into wedges
1 pound large carrots, cut into 4-inch pieces
1 1/4 pounds large fingerling potatoes
1 leek, white and light-green parts only, cut into 3-inch pieces
1/2 head Savoy cabbage, cut into wedges
1/3 cup horseradish, drained
1/3 cup creme fraeche or sour cream
Directions
Place the corned beef in a large slow cooker and scatter the pickling spices on top. Layer the rutabaga, carrots, potatoes and leek in the cooker (in this order for even cooking). Add enough hot water (4 to 5 cups) to cover the meat by at least 1 inch, put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high, 7 to 8 hours.
Remove the meat and vegetables from the slow cooker and keep warm. Put the cabbage in a microwave-safe dish with 2 cups cooking liquid from the slow cooker, cover and microwave until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, boil another cup of cooking liquid in a small skillet until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Mix with the horseradish and creme fraeche in a small bowl.
Slice the corned beef and serve with the slow-cooked vegetables, cabbage and sauce; reserve about a quarter each of the meat and vegetables and 1 1/2 cups cooking liquid for Corned Beef Hash.
“If you can’t give yourself a few hours a week devoted to your health, you’re on the wrong sheet of music,” says owner of The Wolves Den Fitness Center Tom Fragale. Located inside WinstonTrails community in Lake Worth, The Wolves Den is a very focused fitness center, open to the public and aiming to help people meet their goals.
Tom is a body builder himself, as well as a black belt martial artist. He’s competed on many kickboxing and martial arts teams over the years. His daughter Ashleigh (23) is a bikini NPC competitor and his son Anthony (21) is also an NPC (National Physique Committee) competitor. Along with two other excellent personal trainers – Holly Fitzgibbon and Helen Strauss – they make up a team of well-rounded coaches.
“I’ve trained everyone from young kids to older adults,” says Tom. He has over 30 years of experience in personal training with multiple certifications, including basic, advanced, elderly, golf and a few others. Whatever your specialization, physical issue or goal is, Tom and his staff are able to help you with it. They are able to help people with post-surgery, post-injury, weight loss, strength & conditioning, competition training and sports-specific training.
Tom with one of his happy clients.
Tom says that some personal trainers make the mistake of “overdoing it.” And then 90% of the people trying to lose weight or get in shape are turned away by a myth – that it’s too hard to do. “It’s not as hard as you think,” explains Tom. It’s a commitment that involves strength training, cardio fitness and eating properly – not to be confused with dieting.
“Don’t wait until you’re hungry and don’t eat until you’re full,” he says. Just eat smaller meals every three to four hours and eat until you’re 70% full, for example – not stuffed.
Training with a personal trainer is a “life-changing experience.” Tom calls his own training style personable, adapting to each client. “We can train people very gently if needed. For someone who wants to train harder, we can do that too.”
What do people say they like about the Wolves Den?
One client, Judith Madison, who works out at the gym regularly says, “I love it here! It’s so immaculate how everything is here. Tom’s take-over of this fitness center was such a gift to this community. And the greatest gift for me was my personal trainer Holly Fitzgibbon.” Thanks to her personal training sessions, she’s been able to get through a knee replacement very well and gently work through it.
Personal trainer Holly Fitzgibbon with her client Judith Madison
Another thing a lot of people like is that it’s smaller than a lot of other gyms, yet has all of the same accommodations. From basic work outs to body building, you can accomplish your goals here. It’s a 4,500 square foot gym with separate rooms for cardio and weights. There are also steam rooms and saunas included.
They offer half hour and one hour sessions for the personal training. Packages are available for multiple sessions. Another popular option is small group training, for up to four people. You can save by doing your personal training with a small group.
What kinds of classes does the Wolves Den offer?
Kids’ Karate Class at the Wolves Den
At the Wolves Den, you can find classes in yoga, circuit training, zumba, spin and karate. There are karate classes for kids and for adults. And more classes are on the way! Another nice thing about the Wolves Den is that you can visit a class, like yoga for example, and pay a one-time fee. No one corners you in a little room and spends twenty minutes trying to get you to join the gym. They just don’t operate that way at the Wolves Den, thank goodness! Many people from neighboring communities visit the Wolves Den for their excellent classes and training.
Why is it called the Wolves Den?
Tom and his family are the proud owner of three wolves! He loves wolves and got their first wolf in 1992. “It’s only fitting that we called the gym The Wolves Den,” he says.
How have people recovered or improved on their strength at the Wolves Den?
Tom and his team have helped rehabilitate stroke victims and cardiac patients. They have also worked with a lot of people after their shoulder surgeries, hip surgeries, sports injuries and just on general wellness. “I enjoy seeing improvements,” says Tom. “Whether it’s an athlete or someone learning how to walk again.” He’s fond of saying that he enjoys it so much – “If I didn’t do it for money, I would still do it for free.”
About Tom and his family
Tom took over the fitness center in September of 2013 and named it The Wolves Den. He did a complete, 100% renovation of the fitness center! Previous to that, Tom was a business owner and was in the military. His two youngest children are NPC competitors and personal trainers at the Wolves Den.
“I always knew that someday I would open a gym. I knew I wanted to make it family-friendly and more personal. And that’s what we have achieved here at the Wolves Den.”
Kent Farrington Stable tour, sponsored by Rolex and Breakfast Catered by International Polo Club Catering
Story and Photos by Lois Spatz
After years of taking photos out in Wellington at many events of equestrian essence, never have I seen anything quite like the Rolex-sponsored press conference and spectacular breakfast by IPC Catering. And this equestrian-obsessed photographer was delighted to be included on the Rolex invitation list for an intimate tour of the Kent Farrington stable – with Kent Farrington.
Since 1998 Kent Farrington has fulfilled his childhood dream of riding in many equestrian jumping competitions all over the world. A photo of his mother in the saddle inspired the young Chicago boy to start riding lessons in a carriage house off Michigan Avenue. His passion, determination and discipline brought him to a place of gold trophies and grand prix metals and a love of beautiful horses that he generously offered to share with the media this January morning.
Entering Farrington’s barn office filled with hundreds of trophies, metals, ribbons and folded inscribed riding blankets from each competition, my eye catches a gold metal from the 2011 Pan American Games. There are many many more winning trophies and metals including the 2013 Trump International Grand Prix, FEI Nations Cup, Gene Mische American Invitational and the FTI Grand Prix. From the Hamptons to Dublin, Farrington is living his dream with a sense of pride and passion that is evident the moment you meet him.
The morning starts with colorful selections of mini quiches, fresh fruit and mini bagels filled with salmon and cream cheese, served with fresh hot coffee and chic chilled cucumber rosemary water. Wellington catering guru Aaron Menitoff, who also presents the polo brunch at IPC on Sunday mornings, carefully manages his meticulous display of yummy bite-size breakfast delicacies.
Aaron Menitoff of Aaron’s Catering
After a brief seat on the outdoor terrace overlooking Farrington’s private jumping course enjoying my croissant, I looked over as a young man appears dressed in a neatly pressed personally-embossed black jacket, pure white riding britches and black leather boots wearing his Oyster 35mm steel and platinum Rolex.
Farrington greets reporters and photographers with grace and warmth and a smile on his face, as he introduces us to his prize Kpwns, Hanoverians and Holsteiners, (the crème of the crop of breeds for equestrian riding). It brings us to realize he really loves each and every one of his horses and he is in his equestrian heaven.
Noting the warm brown maple wood of the stables glistening in the bright winter light through the black railings, I set my eyes upon Uceko, a grey gelding with a pure black mane and tail and deep dark eyes. One of Farrington’s favorite horses, he explains, and one that has brought many wins in the Winter Equestrian Festival as well as many other places in the world.
As one would imagine, Farrington’s stable is filled with top of the line tack, giant washers and dryers and lots of equestrian health products but the thing that is most noticeable is how meticulous and organized this young man is and how he has so much pride in this place he calls home.
After our tour of this large Palm Beach Point property we were excited to ask a few questions.
Kent Farrington
AW: Some of our readers may not know too much about the sport of equestrian jumping. Can you explain a little about the sport?
KF: The closest comparison is Formula One Racing. In Formula One, there is a designated course, and the principle is to compete in that course based on speed and detail. The key to it is figuring the shortest route that bears the best detail in the shortest amount of time. A great pit crew in jumping is proper nutrition, fitness and top-notch blacksmiths.
AW: What makes a horse a good jumping horse?
KF: The horses are all individuals and have their own personalities, and you have to be able to adapt and change to maximize everything about each particular horse. A good horse is afraid of nothing, but careful of every obstacle. And the horse has “heart” and a will to win that surpasses everything.
AW: What do you feel is your greatest accomplishment so far?
KF: What is most important to me are the things I haven’t achieved yet. I look at the empty spaces and try to imagine what I want next.
AW: Do you have any superstitions?
KF: No, other than making sure I am properly prepared for each show, I believe that superstitions are a weakness.
AW: If someone is interested in equestrian jumping, what are three key pieces of advice that you would give them?
KF: Surround yourself with the best people. Do not forget what you are there for and work hard to follow the rules. Keep trying no matter what and have the resilience to ride out the down times.
Rolex has been a proud sponsor of equestrian competitions for the past 50 years and continues to bring class and excellence to the industry.
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Lois Spatz, a Chicago native, has been a Wellington resident since 2004. Her time is shared between her family, friends and career as a professional photographer, writing whenever she has the chance. Lois’s Instagram ( Loissp) states that travel and photography fill her soul and she believes love can change the world. Visit her website too – for more information on LS Photos – http://www.loisspatz.com/
This month I will be 82 years old. And for every one of those years, I have been criticized, bad-mouthed, ridiculed and belittled for everything from my appearance to my intelligence. And I have determined the reasons for all of this: abilities, talents and aptitudes the rest of you take for granted did not make it into my DNA genome.
To clarify, I was not born with:
The “Get It” Gene.
I never understand things that seem to be second nature to the rest of you.
When I went to my first high school dance, my date was the only one without a corsage. All the other guys seemed to know to get one for their dates.
When I was in the Navy, I didn’t know why I couldn’t wear brown loafers to inspection.
And when our chief barked out orders while marching us, I never understood one syllable. He’d shout, “Comp’ny, haddop HOP!” and everyone would do a right face while I did a forward march.
I’ll be 82 years old this month. And I still never “get” anything. I think it’s just a family trait that has no genetic roots.
My dad’s parents, for example, moved from Romania to Canada in 1897, and after two horrific icyblast winters, decided to move to warmer climes in the United States.
So they moved to Minneapolis.
The “Shopping” Gene.
I am a typical male. I need a shirt. I pick out a store. I go in, march to the men’s department, scout through my sizes until I find the right color. I pay and leave. Eight minutes.
Women shop intelligently. A woman needs a blouse, she picks out a store, enters and then ambles. She finds bargains. She spots sales. She saves money.
I know of only a few guys with a Shopping Gene. Without exception, every woman I know has one. My friend, Nancy, has three.
The “Running” Gene.
When I went to high school, all were required to take Physical Education (a euphemism for gym class) for four years. And pass certain tests each year. In freshman year, the guys had to take running tests.
In those days, no one had yet raced the 100-yard dash in less than ten seconds. As freshmen, we were required to run the 100-yard dash in 25 seconds or less. My friend Gibby ran it in eleven seconds flat, and was immediately conscripted onto the track team. I ran it in one minute, 22 seconds, and was immediately sent to the gym office.
“Are you even trying?” Mr. Hasan asked.
“Yes,” I huffed.
“Well, try again!”
“Don’t you offer Sex Education as an alternative?”
“Get back out there!”
I tried all semester. Best I ever did was 43 seconds.
“Let’s hope you’re better at long distances,” Mr. Hasan said, giving up on me after two months.
Back then, no one had yet cracked the four-minute mile. To pass, we had to run it in less than twelve minutes.
I lined up with all my friends, crouched properly, and took off when Mr. Hasan fired the starting pistol. When I finished in a little under four minutes, I ran proudly to Mr. Hasan and shouted, “I did it! I’m the world’s champion!”
“You only ran a quarter of a mile!” he yelled.
“You mean there’s more?”
“Why do you think your friends are still out there?”
I never did beat the twelve-minute mark. In fact, I was never able to run the entire mile. I barely passed Phys. Ed. that year.
The “Suave and Debonair” Gene.
I have always envied guys who seem to effortlessly charm their way into womens’ lives.
After I became a widower, I thought my lifelong experiences would have overcome the brash tendencies of my youth.
My first attempt at a Sam Smooth approach, at age 79, ended in disaster when I asked a bridge partner if I could interest her in a meaningless relationship.
Haven’t played with her since.
The “Mechanical” Gene.
Genetically, I suspect I am some kind of mutation.
Anyone who has read my column over the years is familiar with my mechanical ineptitude:
1 – The can opener I attached to the kitchen wall in our first married apartment. I hung it upside down.
2 – The bookcase I assembled to surprise my wife shortly after we bought our first home. The books were facing the wall.
3 – The home blood pressure unit I had to put together. My first reading came in at 526 over 38. “Wonderful,” my wife said. “I married a horse.”
It should come as no surprise that shortly after I brought home a shiny new, fully-equipped toolbox, my wife buried it in the backyard.
The “Technological” Gene.
I have a theory. Like all my theories, this one is supported by no facts or evidence whatsoever. Ergo, I make up my own statistics.
My theory states that the Technological Gene has only appeared in the last couple of centuries; that it is a natural evolutionary step that will take thousands of years to fully develop … and that only those who now possess a highly-advanced Mechanical Gene – approximately 11% of the population – get a serviceable technological gene.
The rest of us have to deal with technological advances that have occurred so rapidly they have spawned a whole new vocabulary. Our lives are crammed with terrifying words and phrases like “I-pad” and “apps.” And those of us without the Tech Gene don’t even know what “streaming” means any more.
I find myself surrounded, daily, by cellphones that are computers and friends with lightning-fast thumbs. The only way I am able to navigate my way through this hazy new world is by waking up each morning and telling myself it’s really still 1978, and the rest has all been a dream.
Cantankerously Yours,
Wendell Abern
Wendell Abern can be reached at dendyabern@gmail.com.
Don’t get lured into the next latest and greatest marketing campaign. If it says, “healthy” or “natural,” that means nothing. Don’t be fooled by the face of the product, you still need to look at the ingredients. They are listed in order of highest quantity to least amount in the product. Labels are for marketing, which means to grab your attention to get you to buy it.
Trying to save money is being, “penny wise, dollar foolish,” or should I say, health foolish. Don’t make the mistake of buying products on sale or with coupons that you wouldn’t normally buy. You may get enticed by a sale when you don’t actually need that product. I am not saying to avoid a sale, I am simply saying that you should only buy it if it was your original intention.
Don’t be buying something out of the healthy section, such as; Greenwise or organic section, without reading the ingredients. You can’t just trust the section itself; or the entire store for that matter, you must still read the label. The rule of thumb is to not buy food that you cannot pronounce the ingredients. Simple natural food is always best. Just because it is at Whole Foods does not mean it is healthy. You still need to be mindful of processed foods and how many organic cookies you ingest. A cookie is still a cookie. By the way I am not saying you can’t have an occasional treat, it’s just that the word occasional is sometimes mistreated.
You also must buy good quality meat, fish, and dairy. The chemicals are more condensed in these products. Don’t try to save here. You are looking for meats that are free from anti-biotics, hormones, and factory farming. Humanely raised is important. How the animal is raised and slaughtered is important because it transfers to your body. What you eat becomes your cells. I would also suggest that you treat meat as a condiment, meaning eat very little.
Shop the perimeter of the store. That is where the fresh food is. All of the living food is always along the outer edges of the store. The processed food that has a longer shelf life is in the isles. I recommend that you go to the store with a shopping list and only visit the isles with your list.
Do not impulse buy unless you are in the produce isle. Never impulse buy at the register, those items are there for a reason. While standing in line waiting you may just get lured by that candy bar or sugar coated peanuts. If you must pass the time pick up a magazine instead, or ask someone near you how there day is and share a smile.
Don’t shop hungry. You may end up breaking all of these rules just because hunger hurts your better judgment.
Plan your meals on a weekly meal calendar. This will save you money and keep you organized.
Sherri Mraz is also known as the Cookin’ Yogi. She works with clients privately and in groups to improve their health. She teaches healthy cooking classes, yoga and is a public speaker. Sherri has trained at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC and is certified through Teachers College Columbia University and by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP). She is also registered with the Yoga Alliance at the advanced teacher level, a member of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and studied at The Hippocrates Health Institute. She studied ancient nutritional wisdom, and the latest diet and healthy lifestyle trends with renowned experts such as Dr. Mehmet Oz, Deepak Chopra, Dr. Andrew Weil, Dr. Walter Willet, Dr. Anne Marie Colbin, and Dr. Neal Bernard. Sherri is the author of the Cookbook “The Cookin’ Yogi’s, More Energy, Less Waist” and the “3 Day Bliss Detox” She is located at Keystone Chiropractic in Royal Palm Beach. Please contact her at Sherri@CookinYogi.com or visit her website at www.CookinYogi.com
You can order a signed copy directly from Sherri’s website at www.Cookinyogi.com/cookbook which also comes with a complimentary call to help you get started or you can order directly from Amazon.
By Blanca Greenstein, Esq., & Nadia Hoosien, Esq. with Greenstein & Associates
Owning your own business can be one of the most rewarding and challenging adventures of your life. While you may know the “ins” and “outs” of your business, it is important that you understand and consider which business entity you would like your business or company to be formed as. This article will discuss the general formations of each entity, as well as the advantages and disadvantages.
A General Partnership (GP)
A General Partnership (GP) is the most basic partnership of them all. A GP can consist of two or more individuals who carry on as co-owners of a business for profit. This is true, whether or not the individuals actually intend to form a partnership or not. One of the advantages to this partnership is that no “writing requirement” is necessary in order to form a GP, and no capital investment or capital contribution is required. One of the disadvantages of a GP is liability. In a GP each partner or co-owner may be held liable to another third party who relied on either one of the co-owners in the course of conducting business. The co-owners are therefore jointly and severally liable under a GP.
A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
In order to form a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), a statement or qualification with the department of state must be filed. The name of the LLP must also end with “registered limited liability partnership”, or “limited liability partnership”, or simply “LLP; L.L.P, or RLLP”. Other than differing formation requirements, a LLP is almost identical to that of a GP, except for in one aspect—liability. A LLP therefore can offer a co-owner greater protection as the LLP offers a broad shield from liability. A partner in a LLP is not personally liable for any LLP obligations, except that partner’s own torts, and those torts of someone under the direct supervision of the partner.
A Limited Partnership (LP)
A Limited Partnership (LP) can be described as a general partnership, with one or more partners, and one or more partners. The general partners will be subject to general liability, whereas the limited partners will have limited liability. A limited partner for example will not be held personally liable for debts and obligations of the LP, even if that limited partner participates in the control of the LP. Some of the formation requirements consist of a written agreement which should include the value of each partner’s contribution, when such contributions will be made, and the steps or events that will take place during dissolution of the LP. A Certificate of LP must be filed with the department of state, and the name of the LP must contain either “limited partnership”, or “ltd; LP, or L.P”. It is very important to note that the failure to file a Certificate of LP with the department of state, will expose ALL partners to be jointly and severally liable.
A Limited Liability Company (LLC)
A Limited Liability Company (LLC) requires that Articles of Organization be filed with the department of state. The name of the LLC must include the words “limited company; limited liability company”, or simply “LC or LLC”. The LLC is managed by members or managers, who manage in proportion to the current profit shares in the Articles of Organization or operation agreement. Another requirement to maintain the status of a LLC, is that an annual report must be filed and maintained. One of the greatest advantages of filing a LLC is that members get limited liability, except for their own torts. The LLC is liable for torts committed within the scope of its business and contracts that are executed by an agent acting with authority under the LLC. Another advantage of forming a LLC, is that a LLC can be treated like a partnership (meaning that the income from the LLC is passed through directly to the owners), or the LLC has the option to elect to be taxed like a corporation (which means that the income is subject to “double taxation”).
Choosing and understanding the right entity for your business can be critically important to your longevity as a successful business. Make sure you read all the additional filing requirements and other formation necessities before you plan the formation of your business. Please contact the Law Offices of Greenstein and Associates if you have any further questions or would like to discuss your business or choice of partnership in greater detail.
Disclaimer: This column is not intended to provide legal information or advice. All data and information provided on this column is for informational purposes only as well as to give general information and a general understanding of the law, and not to provide specific legal advice. By reading this column you understand that there is no attorney client relationship between you and the publisher. This column should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state.
It is PEAK season and difficult to comprehend how many events there are to see this month. If you are an NBA sports and culturalarts fan then you best get out your calendar and try to squeeze in as much as you can. The weather has been perfect. We are the envy of all our friends up north experiencing frigid temperatures. Get up and out. Perhaps I’ll run into you at Art after Dark, Open MicNight, Festival of the Arts or BODYVOX at the Duncan. There is no time to waste, so I’ll offer more than a “TOP FIVE” this month. Set your DVR for the game and…
Live… Go… Do!
1) Let us begin with the Norton Museum of Art…
Back in February, I was very fortunate to meet Beth Rudin DeWoody, one of the world’s foremost art and photography collectors. What an intriguing woman! Not only does she have a vast collection of over 10,000 pieces and 1500 photographs, Ms. DeWoody is a curator and cultivator of new artists. A part-time resident of West Palm Beach, her influence is felt throughout the art world. Currently on exhibit is a small, but exquisite, portion of her collection – not to be missed! See:
The Triumph of Love: Beth Rudin DeWoody Collects
Now through Sunday, May 3, 2015
Also on exhibit:
High Tea: Glorious Manifestations East and Westis the first to examine this influence globally, focusing on eight key cultures – China, Korea, Japan, England, Germany, France, Russia, and America. The exhibition, organized by Laurie Barnes, Elizabeth B. McGraw Curator of Chinese Art, is on view at the Norton Museum of Art through Sunday, May 24, 2015.
Be sure to attend their March 2015 High Tea lecture:
One for the Pot: Silver Tea Wares in Colonial and Federal America
March 8, 2015 at 3 p.m.
Beth Carver Wees, Curator of American Decorative Arts at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, examines the range of silver tea vessels used by early Americans, infusing her talk with literary references and anecdotes associated with tea-drinking etiquette.
In addition, the Norton Museum of Art is proud to be the first venue in the United States to show the special exhibition:
Pastures Green: The British Passion for Landscape.
Claude Monet. Charing Cross Bridge, 1902.
Drawn from the remarkable collections of the Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales, the exhibition includes more than 60 works by pre-eminent artists such as Thomas Gainsborough, J.M.W. Turner, John Constable, Claude Monet, Alfred Sisley, Richard Long, and many others spanning five centuries from the 1660s to the early 2000s.Pastures Green offers new insights into the importance and role of landscape painting during this time of rapid change, both in Wales and throughout Great Britain, and is on view through April 5, 2015. This exhibition is organized by the American Federation of Arts and Amgueddfa Cymru–National Museum Wales.
Finally, don’t forget about the Norton’s most popular weekly program:
Art After Dark - Where Culture and Entertainment Meet
Thursdays from 5 – 9 P.M.
Art After Dark offers eclectic programming, including exceptional music of all genres, captivating conversations with curators, docent-led tours, art activities, film, dance, wine tastings, chef demos, and more. All activities and performances are included with admission (Sponsored by the Addison Hines Charity Trust)
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. West Palm Beach residents receive free admission every Saturday with proof of residency. Palm BeachCounty residents receive free admission the first Saturday of each month with proof of residency. For additional information, please call (561) 832-5196, or visit www.norton.org.
2) Ten amazing days…
Stars of International Ballet
Sunday, March 8th – 7:00 PM, Amphitheater
A unique star-studded evening featuring some of the biggest names in ballet with dancers from The Royal Ballet, National Ballet of Canada, New York City Ballet, Boston Ballet, Washington Ballet, American Ballet Theater and more.
Young People’s Chorus of New York City and
Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony
Saturday, March 14th – 7:30PM, Amphitheater
The Young People’s Chorus of New York City is one of the finest youth choirs I have ever seen. If you enjoy young voices, choral choreography and outstanding repertoire you are sure to enjoy this performance with the Master Chorale of South Florida, Festival Orchestra BOCA and Soloists. Constantine Kitsopoulos conducts.
4) Contemporary Dance unlike anything you’ve seen before…
BODYTRAFFIC
DuncanTheater
March 27 – 28, 2015 at 8 PM
For More information see: www.palmbeachstate.edu/theatre/duncan-theatre/
5) Back By Popular Demand:
Capitol Steps:How To Succeed in Congress without Really Lying
The Capitol Steps are my favorite comedy ensemble. I have most of their CD’s and have seen them more times than I can remember. If you enjoy political satire, talented vocalists and pure comedy then hop down to the KravisCenter’s Rinker Theater and choose from a variety of performance dates and times from March 1 – 7, 2015
For more information go to: Kravis.org
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Lori Hope Baumel and her husband Eric live in Wellington and have three children.
Their eldest, Sam, 27, is a media producer and conceptual artist who currently resides in (extremely hipster) Brooklyn, NY. Her younger children, Evan and Rachel, wrote the Around Wellington “Teen Talk” column in previous years. Rachel, 24, lives and works in Boston, MA and Evan, 21, is a senior at American University in Washington DC. Eric has practiced radiology in Wellington since 1991. His many talents include artist, cook, photographer and, recently, medical app developer. You can learn more about Lori at www.loribaumel.com or read her blog:www.grownupcamp.tumblr.com
THE DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES CONTINUES MARCH 11TH
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County presents Jerald Milanich’s lecture on a journalist’s perspective of pioneer life in Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach, FL | February 27, 2015 – On Wednesday, March 11, 2014 at 7:00 PM, Jerald Milanich will continue the 2014-2015 Distinguished Lecture Series with a talk entitled Frolicking Bears, Wet Vultures, and Other Oddities: A Nineteenth-Century Journalist in East-Central Florida, a look into the work of journalist Amos Jay Cummings in the 1870’s and 1890’s. This season’s lectures are based on the theme of “Florida Storytellers,” with four speakers based in Florida or speaking about unique aspects of our culture and history, sharing stories in a style that features richly textured tales, humor, and smarts.
In 1873 and 1874 the New York Sun published a series of articles recounting journalist Amos Jay Cummings’ journeys through north and east Florida, who was at the time among only a handful of white people who had ventured to the unforgiving environs of Lake Worth. Cummings wrote about Florida bruins and buzzards; rednecks and racists; murderers and mosquitoes; rich soils and poor souls. His personal tales strip the veneer off the paradise touted in brochures, revealing a barely explored, untamed frontier. Twenty years later he would return and witness the initial efforts to drain south Florida. For over a century, Cummings’ Florida articles lay untouched in the New York Public Library archives, until Jerald Milanich “discovered” his work and set out to tell Cummings’ stories anew.
Jerald T. Milanich, Emeritus Professor at the University of Florida, is a contributing editor for Archaeology magazine and the author of more than twenty books describing the Indian societies of the Americas and their interactions with Europeans during the colonial and post-colonial periods, including Archaeology of Precolumbian Florida; Florida Indians and the Invasion from Europe; and Laboring in the Fields of the Lord, Spanish Missions and Southeastern Indians. He also has been editor for more than sixty other books for the University Press of Florida.
Distinguished Lecture Series Highlights.
The series will be held for the second year in the Historic 1916 Courthouse, home to the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum.
Museum galleries will remain open throughout the evening, so attendees should arrive early to view this season’s special exhibition Courage Under Fire: 120 Years of Fire Rescue.
The Society’s Bookstore will also remain open and attendees will receive a 10% discount off store purchases.
Parking is free in the non-metered parking lot off 4th Street, between Dixie and Olive Avenues.
A book signing and reception will follow the lecture.
Tickets. Advanced reservations are strongly advised. Limited seating is available, and those with reservations are seated first. Call (561) 832-4164, ext. 100 to reserve your ticket.
Free for Historical Society members.
Non-member admission is $20.
Funding for the series is provided in part by the Palm Beach County Cultural Council, Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, Tourist Development Council, and The Florida Humanities Council. Palm Beach Illustrated is the Official Magazine Sponsor for the 2014-2015 Season.
West Palm Beach, FL – The Young Friends of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, in partnership with the Antique Row Association, are back with the chicest street party in town. Tickets are on sale now for Evening on Antique Row, an upscale night-time festival that closes six blocks of Dixie Highway to traffic and brings “The Row” to life! Antique shops along the Row will stay open late, showcasing their collections and offering wine and other drinks, while a wide variety of food trucks, musicians, and other entertainment will transform the usually busy street into a pedestrian’s dream. This year, over 1,000 people are expected to attend the event, which has been held almost every year since 1996.
General admission tickets to this 21-and-over event include admission and all food and drink. Host Committee VIP ticket holders will have access to the main event’s shopping, food, and entertainment plus entrée to a private Atlas Party Rentals VIP Tent and After Party with food catered by Aioli, full open bar by Bacardi, coffee by Rabbit Coffee Roasting Co., and other exclusive benefits.
Food trucks planned for the event include Burger Shack, BC Tacos, Mobile Culinary Kitchen, Crave IT, Il Fiorentino, Conch Shack, Inspir-Asian, CheeseZilla; specialty dessert trucks Dolce Gourmet Cupcakes and JOJI Yogurt will also be offering sweet selections.
Major Sponsors (as of 2/2/15) of Evening on Antique Row include PNC Wealth Management, Grand Corporate Sponsor; Bacardi “Untameable since 1862”, Exclusive Spirits Sponsor; Atlas Party Rentals, Official After Party and VIP Tent Sponsor; Exclusive Food Sponsor for the VIP Tent and After Party – Aioli; Exclusive Radio Sponsor – Palm Beach Broadcasting.
Additional Sponsors (as of 2/2/15) include Aaron’s Catering of The Palm Beaches, The Official Caterer of The International Polo Club; ASD Surfaces, A François and Co. Company; James Berwind & Kevin Clark; City of West Palm Beach; Discover the Palm Beaches; Equipment Rental Service, Inc.; Flagler Realty & Development, Inc.; Leeds Custom Design; Palm Beach Garage; Nievera Williams Design; Palm Beach Illustrated; Rabbit Coffee Roasting Co; Scott Velozo; Stationer On Sunrise; Stephen Mooney Interiors; Supriya Aesthetic Dermatology; The Gardens Mall; The Sherwin Williams Company; The Skier Law Firm PA; Toshiba Business Solutions; Treasure Coast Irrigation and Rood Landscape; Very Important Paws; West Palm Beach Antique Row Art & Design District; Window Gang of Palm Beach
WHO: Young Friends of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County in partnership with
the Antique Row Association
WHAT: Evening on Antique Row
WHEN: Saturday, March 14, 2015 | 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Antique Row District – South Dixie Highway – West Palm Beach
TICKETS: Advance purchase tickets are on sale now online (https://eoar2015.eventbrite.com/) or by phone (561-832-4164 ext. 100).
General Admission Tickets $40.00 in advance | $50.00 at the door
Host Committee VIP Tickets* $90.00 in advance | $100.00 at the door
*Includes one invitation to the Kick-off Pre-Party on February 25 and one all-access ticket to Evening on Antique Row and exclusive Atlas Party Rentals VIP Tent and After Party.
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ABOUT YOUNG FRIENDS OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY. The Historical Society of Palm Beach County Young Friends Steering Committee is a dynamic group supporting the Society as ambassadors for the history and cultural heritage of our community. Young Friends of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County 2014-2015 Chairmen are Scott Velozo, Palm Beach Post; and Kevin Clark, Sotheby’s International Realty. Steering Committee members include Danielle Austin, K.C. Austin, Ann Margo Cannon, Cory Capps, Noel DelValle, Mary Victoria Falzarano, Julie Fanning, Adam Gillam, Nicole Kirchhoff, Matthew McWatters, Ryan Meehan, Camille Murphy Kubicek, Jillian Percella, Allison Wolfe Reckson, Tiffany Riordan, Nick Sargent, Brittany Schnorr, Melissa Schwartz, Amanda Skier, Stacy Stolman, Melissa Sullivan, and Fritz Waldorf.
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