Village Music Program for Music Therapy
Call Village Music at 798-5334 to register.
January, 2015 – Dr. Otis Brawley on Ethics
January 23, 2015 – Ethics and the Transformation of Healthcare
Dr. Otis Brawley, Chief Medical and Scientific Officer for the American Cancer Society provides an unflinching, guided tour of the back rooms of American medicine.
This event is open to all and free, however, advance registration is required please feel free to forward the information to any colleagues or community members who might care to attend. Register at http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/forms/registration/Default.aspx?id=15
January, 2015 – AW in Pictures
Just a few highlights of happenings Around Wellington. For many more photos, visit the link “Photo Galleries” on this site! For recent videos, click on our “Videos” link.
- Wycliffe Golf Director Lynn Stebbins and 11-year-old golf sensation Nick Staub at the Wycliffe Annual Junior Golf Clinic, which was held on Dec. 30th. Photo by Steve Hollander.
A brief narrative of the illustration…By Rollin McGrail.
Marianne is the symbol of liberty for France and the French dating back to the French Revolution. She is a proud and determined woman wearing a Phrygian cap. She symbolizes liberty, egalitarianism and fraternity, probably one of the most recognizable and distinctive symbols of France. The Phrygian cap was worn by freed slaves in Roman society, so that they were readily identifiable, and as a result, they have come to be associated with freedom.
After hearing about the horrible attack on the French satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo, this simple red stocking cap came to me, after hours of scratching my head – what to do. Comme d’habitude, I had to take the proverbial pencil from behind my ear in order to wash my hair, et voila, I got my concept.
Liberte d’expression, Je suis Charlie.
January, 2015 – MLK Day Celebration in Lake Worth
MLK Day Celebration Unites Lake Worth
Lake Worth will honor the transformative power of Martin Luther King Jr’s dream, January 18th and 19th under the theme, United We Continue To Serve.
The commemoration will begin with the performance of Ebony Embers – Vignettes of the Harlem Renaissance on Sunday, January 18th at 3 PM at St. Andrews Episcopal Church (Lucerne Avenue and Palmway). The dramatic work for actor and trio (cello, piano & percussion) celebrating the lives of the great African-American poets, Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen and Claude McKay as seen through the eyes of the great muralist and painter Aaron Douglas. The musical score includes works by jazz giants Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton, Billy Strayhorn, Thelonius Monk and Charles Mingus. Admission is free.
On Monday, January 19, St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 10th Avenue South and E Street, will host the Unity Interfaith Breakfast from 7:30 – 9 AM. Food is provided by donation and is free to the public. The program will feature music and prayers from twelve diverse faith traditions, including Jewish, Christian, Hindu, Muslim and Bahá’í representatives.
The highlight of the day will be the 21st annual Candlelight March through downtown Lake Worth. Participants will gather at 5 PM at City Hall and parade down Lake Avenue to the MLK “Ball” Memorial. A brief commemorative program at the Memorial will recognize the progress that the City of Lake Worth has made over its 100 year history toward fulfillment of Dr. King’s dream of equal opportunity for all.
Following the March, a Fellowship Dinner will be enjoyed at First Baptist Church. The church is located at Second Ave. South and M Street, just a block south of the Memorial. Light entertainment is planned. The free dinner will provide an opportunity for warm fellowship across religious and racial lines in the spirit of Dr. King. Sponsoring religious and civic organizations will provide the food and beverages. Members of the general public are invited to help with the dinner preparations which will begin at First Baptist at 4 PM or to contribute a dessert.
Dr. King’s Dream encompassed the hopes and dreams of all Americans. Members of every racial, religious and ethnic group in Palm Beach County are invited to join Lake Worth residents in their celebration of the diversity of our community.
All events are free of charge to the public, sponsored by the City of Lake Worth, Kiwanis Club, Lake Worth Interfaith Network and the Lake Worth MLK Committee.
February, 2015 – Boston Pops at Kravis Center Gala
BOSTON POPS ESPLANADE ORCHESTRA WILL TAKE CENTER STAGE AT 2015 KRAVIS CENTER GALA
“America’s Orchestra” will treat Gala guests to The Very Best of the Boston Pops
(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) The world-renowned Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, fondly referred to as the Boston Pops, will take the stage for a spectacular performance when the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts holds its annual Gala on Sunday, February 8, 2015.
Chaired by Monika Preston, the elegant affair will begin with a reception in the Shapiro Founders’ Room, followed by the Boston Pops performance in Dreyfoos Hall and a dinner dance in the Gimelstob Ballroom, located in the Cohen Pavilion. Kathryn Vecellio is Honorary Chair, with Cameron Preston, Angela Vecellio and Tara Vecellio serving as Vice Chairs.
Setting an international standard for performances of lighter music and currently under the direction of Keith Lockhart as conductor, the Pops are affectionately known as “America’s Orchestra.” Founded in 1885, the Boston Pops became a national icon under Arthur Fiedler. The most recorded, and arguably the most beloved orchestra in the country, the Pops will treat the audience to a collection of hits, performing The Very Best of the Boston Pops.
“The Boston Pops will mesmerize guests attending the Kravis Center Gala,” notes Ms. Preston. “Now in its 129th season, the Pops reaches millions of listeners, not only through its concert performances in Boston, but also via the internet, radio, television, educational programs, recordings and tours. They are an American treasure, drawing talent from all over the globe, and we are delighted they will take center stage at the 2015 Kravis Center Gala.”
Gala sponsors include Dr. Nettie Birnbach, The Breakers Palm Beach, Stephen Brown and Jamie Stern, Sanford and Isanne Fisher, Alec and Miriam Flamm, Diane and Bruce Halle, Harless & Associates, Jim and Irene Karp, Henni and John Kessler, Leonard and Norma Klorfine Foundation, Dorothy and Sidney Kohl, Ingrid and David Kosowsky, Jack and Goldie Wolfe Miller Fund, Jane M. Mitchell, Neiman Marcus, Monika and John Preston, Sabadell Bank & Trust, SBA Communications Corporation, Laurie Silvers and Mitchell Rubenstein, Kathryn and Leo Vecellio, and Lois Silverman Yashar and Dr. James Yashar. Special support is provided by Tiffany & Co. Media support is provided by Classical South Florida 90.7 FM.
“The Kravis Gala is one of the most fun events of the season, with a young group of supporters,” Ms. Preston said. “Everyone is invited to join us at this year’s gala, which is predicted to be one of the most enjoyable of the season. Our supporters recognize the importance of raising funds to promote the arts as an experience for everyone in Palm Beach County, which was recently named Florida’s Cultural Capital®.”
Tickets for this year’s Gala are $750 for the Gala Patron and $375 for the Young Gala Patron (45 and younger). Dress is cocktail attire.
For more than 20 years, the not-for-profit Kravis Center for the Performing Arts has helped students of all ages fuel their imaginations and expand their lives through comprehensive arts education programs. Last season, nearly 45,000 children from Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties attended numerous performances through the Kravis Center S*T*A*R (Students and Teachers Arts Resource) Series. More than 3,000 adults attended ArtSmart continuing education classes and lectures – with topics ranging from Marilyn Monroe to Cuban folklore music.
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 renowned national and international reputation. Established as a leading force in the social fabric of the community, its many outreach programs are as broad and varied as the community itself. To date, the Center has opened the door to the performing arts for approximately 2 million school children.
For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.kravis.org/gala or call (561) 651-4320.
January, 2015 – Quinoa and veggie melody
Yummy Treats
Quinoa and veggie melody
Recipe by Sherri Mraz, The Cookin’ Yogi
1 cup quinoa (plain or red)
1 garlic clove finely minced or pressed
2 cups water (may use chicken broth)
1 carrot diced small
4 or 5 stalks of kale chopped (also chop leaves)
¼ cup of chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of one lemon or lime
1-2 tbsp of tamari or Bragg’s Liquid Amino Acids (a high grade soy sauce, non-GMO)
1 tbsp of fresh grated ginger
2 chopped scallions
1 small tomato (optional)
Few sprigs of fresh mint (optional)
Directions: Heat up a dry skillet on high, rinse quinoa in a small strainer (this eliminates any residue bitter taste from the naturally occurring saponin) drain and then add directly to hot skillet to toast. You will begin to notice a nutty smell. Add garlic over the top, stir and immediately add the water or broth. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes on low heat. Add the carrots and the chopped kale stalks stirring and cooking with cover on for 3 minutes. Then add the finely chopped kale leaves at the end and simmer for another minute or two until you reach the consistency of cooked rice (all liquid will be cooked out). Uncover and add the cilantro, lemon or lime juice, tamari sauce, and the scallions all at once.
Serve in a bowl with chopped fresh tomato and fresh mint on top.
© all rights reserved 2011 Sherri Mraz
Quinoa contains all eight amino acids to make it a complete protein, equal in content to milk. It is high in B vitamins, iron, zinc, potassium, calcium, vitamin E and magnesium. It is a pseudo grain which is actually a seed. It is not a carbohydrate and does not elevate your blood sugar; it is gluten free and easy to digest. By adding in the kale which is a cruciferous veggie you are adding the extra antioxidants and cancer fighting properties. The addition of garlic and scallion which both come from the alliums family are also powerhouses full of antioxidants. Ginger is also an excellent antioxidant, alleviates gastrointestinal distress and has anti-inflammatory effects. The minimal cooking time maintains their phytochemical properties which help to boost the immune system.
If you do not like kale choose broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, or bok choy. These veggies are also from the cruciferous family. Use what you have; you can add something in, leave something out, just be creative and have fun.
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To order the cookbook “More Energy, Less Waist” by Sherri Mraz, visit the CookinYogi.com website!
February, 2015 – 9th Alternative Cancer Therapies Conference
9th Evidence-based
Complementary & Alternative Cancer Therapies conference
http://annieappleseedproject.org/cancer-clinics/cancer-therapies-conference
Annie Appleseed Project hosts 9th Evidence-based Complementary & Alternative Cancer Therapies conference. Organic food, exhibits, photo booth, giveaways, speakers from 3 continents, great networking and information. Feb 26-28, 2015 in WPB. MUST register by Feb 10 latest (sooner if filled up). $249 for 2 /12 days including 3 organic meals, snacks, much more.
February 26-28, 2015 in West Palm Beach, FL.
It will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 1601 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, FL. (HOTEL RESERVATION is accessed by clicking HERE)
$249 is full entry including 2 organic lunch buffets, all access, snacks, giveaways in a reusable bag, great networking, and warm Florida weather. RESERVATIONS will CLOSE on Feb 10th.
Ann Fonfa (561)749-0084
President, The Annie Appleseed Project www.annieappleseedproject.org
(ALL-Volunteer network – donations welcome)
Information, education, advocacy and awareness
on complementary, alternative, natural cancer therapies http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr4l9CPBGUw&feature=g-upl
February, 2015 – February in Downtown Lake Worth
The Mod Squad
Presents
February in Downtown Lake Worth
Friday and Saturday Evenings in February are packed with activity throughout the entire Down Town District.
We welcome the new Visitor Information Center to the Downtown. It is located on Lake Avenue in the historic Lake Worth Annex next to the Cultural Plaza. It will be personed by volunteers every day from 10AM to 2PM. This is the place to go when you first come to town. It is packed with brochures, cards about City events. The volunteers staffing this will give a personal touch along with informed answers about the town and its shops.
The world famous Lake Worth Street Painting Festival takes place in February. Join the tens of thousands of art lovers in downtown Lake Worth for the 21st Annual Street Painting Festival, February 21 & 22, 2015. More than 600 artists will converge, with chalk in hand, to create their works of art on the asphalt. Listen to live music on the festival main stage. Grab a bite at one of downtown’s great restaurants or the festival food court, browse the many galleries and shops. Free Admission. Festival begins at 10:00 a.m. both days.
January, 2015 – Annie Jr. by the Wellington Children’s Theatre
January, 2015 – Annie, Jr.
The family-friendly musical, ANNIE, Jr. – is being presented by the Wellington Children’s Theatre, Friday January 30th @ 7pm, and Saturday January 31st, @ 2pm and 7pm.
Performances will take place at Trinity West Church, 16569 Southern Blvd., Loxahatchee.
Tickets are $17 for Adults, $12 for children and students, with a one dollar fee for credit card and on-line purchases. Limited tickets will be available at the door.
For Tickets and information, please visit our website: www.wellingtonchildrenstheatre.com or call (561)223-1928
The “Acting Out Junior Musical Theatre Workshop” of the Wellington Children’s Theatre has been busy rehearsing for its upcoming production of the Broadway musical, ANNIE JR.
The cast of 22 children, comprised mostly of local students, began preparing for the show in September, first learning musical numbers and then blocking and choreographing the songs. The music of Annie is so familiar to everyone. The original production opened on Broadway in 1977, followed by several film versions and Broadway revivals, including the recently released, “modern-day” “Annie”.
Each of the “orphans” will be costumed in 1930’s style pinafores. There will be two, different girls playing the part of “Annie” during different performances.
Director, Karen Braunstein, is very enthusiastic about this production.
“Our workshops begin with basic acting instruction. The goal is to teach these children the importance of “being in the moment” when onstage, of focus, which is the basis of good acting, and of connecting with the other characters. Those on-stage relationships must be believable. Acting is not easy and takes dedication and work. Although the theatre games and improve exercises are fun, they are also helping to teach these important concepts.”
Miss Braunstein is hoping that the community will support the efforts of these children by attending one of the three performances. The Wellington Children’s Theatre is currently accepting registration for it’s Winter Session.