DELRAY BEACH, FL – There is no better place for mollusk lovers to be on National Oyster Day (Aug. 5th) than at City Oyster in Delray Beach.
In honor of the slurp-worthy occasion, the celebrated half-shell haven and executive chef Jordan Stilley will offer a complimentary glass of Prosecco or pint of Peroni with every order of a dozen oysters.
City Oyster’s rotating oyster varieties include:
The Fishing Chef
Named after City Oyster’s executive chef, Jordan Stilley, the quintessential East Coast oyster possesses notes of ocean brine followed by a smooth, sweet and buttery finish.
Barstool Cocktail
This shuck-ready cocktail oyster from Rustico, Prince Edward Island (PEI) offers a clean, crisp, salty yet sweet flavor.
Mamma Mia
Hailing from Canada (eh!), these magnifico oysters combine a nice medium brine with a slightly fruity finish.
Moondancer
These Maine-grown gems start off with a sweet and briny kiss and pair perfectly with a crisp Chardonnay or hoppy IPA.
Black Magic
Like their racy name, these dark, brown-shelled beauties from Thunder Cove, PEI are magically delicious. Seafood connoisseurs tout the mollusk’s plump and crunchy meat, smooth salinity, and vegetal finish.
Fat Dog
These meaty bivalves are prided for their silky sweet flavor and grassy tones and hail from Great Bay, New Hampshire.
Bluepoint
Gracing oyster menus since the early 1800s, these famous Long Island favorites are beloved for their mild, subtle salty flavor.
City Oyster & Sushi Bar is located at 213 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 272- 0220 or visit cityoysterdelray.com.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Nestled at the intersection of laidback and luxury, the Hilton West Palm Beach is offering sizzling summer wellness activities for locals and world travelers looking to rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit.
In August, the West Palm Beach hotel’s back lawn will turn into a verdant retreat showcasing group fitness and wellness classes and inviting guests to recharge and reconnect with the great outdoors.
August programming:
F45 Training
Saturday, August 24
8–8:45am
FREE for the public and hotel guests
The “F” in F45 stands for “functional fitness,” meaning movements that support you in your daily life. And the “45” is for 45 minutes. Each monthly class will merge three leading-edge fitness training styles into one heart-pumping cardio workout, including high-intensity interval training (HIIT), circuit training, and functional training. All skill levels welcome and ages 18+.
Changing Frequencies: A Sound Healing Class
Thursday, August 8
8-9pm
$10 per person and hotel guests
Local guru Martha Popova will guide participants through the ancient art of sound healing which helps with relaxation and mindfulness. The 60-minute class also includes meditation and reiki techniques to attain a higher state of well-being. Mats are provided. To register, visit eventbrite.com/e/changing-frequencies-a-sound-healing-class-tickets-878042618107.
Surf & Turf
Sunday, August 25
9-10am
$10 per person andfree for hotel guests
Join Natalie Addison of MVMNT West Palm Beach for a dynamic and exhilarating exercise experience that targets every major muscle group. Get your heart pumping and calories burning with a variety of cardio exercises, functional movements, and core strengthening. The class will end with a guided cool down dip in the pool and a brief mindfulness session leaving one feeling relaxed and rejuvenated
HIIT with 1 Fitness
Wednesdays
8-9am
$10 per person and hotel guests
These HIIT workouts are designed to improve strength, build lean muscle, and maximize calorie burn. Classes are low-impact and perfect for athletes of all ages and skill levels. Mats are provided.
Sculpt & Sweat with 1 Fitness
Saturdays
9-9:45am
$10 per person and free for hotel guests
Join personal trainer Cloe Mimun from 1 Fitness for a low-impact HIIT style class which incorporates barre and Pilates style movements while using bodyweight, lightweight and bands to increase the intensity. All ages and levels are welcome. Mats are provided.
Yoga with 1 Fitness
Sundays
9-10am
$10 per person (free for hotel guests)
Start your Sunday outdoors with breathwork, yoga, and a connection with nature. 1 Fitness will lead guests through flowing sequences to warm up the body, as well as focus on alignment, strength, balance, and flexibility. All ages and levels are welcome. Mats are provided.
Hilton West Palm Beach is located at 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 231-6000 or visit hiltonwestpalmbeach.com.
+ New Moon Cacao Ceremony & Sound Immersion Experience – August 4
+ Watercolor at the Garden – August 6, 13, 20, 27
+ Beginning Watercolor – August 6, 13, 20, 27
+ Palm Beach County Residents Day – August 7
+ Dogs’ Day in the Garden – August 11
+ Qi Gong – August 7, 14, 21, 28
+ Awakening Hearts: A Cacao Ceremony & Sound Immersion Experience – August 11, 25
+ Aroids of the Tropics – August 17
+ Full Moon Release Ceremony with Sacred Cacao & Sound Bath –August 18
(West Palm Beach, FL – July 15, 2024) Elephants, hippo, and lion – oh my! In addition to hosting 26 fun and informative, healthy, and horticultural workshops and events during August, Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden has introduced a new family of life-size animals made from recycled metal located throughout the Garden.
“We continue to offer exciting and elevated programming throughout the summer, featuring both new and traditional events—all at our beautiful 20-acre oasis, located just minutes from downtown West Palm Beach,” invites Mounts Interim Co-Director Misty Stoller. “And August is the perfect time to take advantage of our special summertime discounted admission, while also checking out our new family of life-size metal animals.”
Mounts Botanical Garden is now open to the Public Tuesday through Sunday from 9 am to 3 pm (with last entry at 2 pm), and the daily admission rate has been lowered to $15 for adults; $12 for seniors, college students and military with IDs; $7 for ages 6 to 17; and free for children under age 6. The traditional hours and rates at Mounts will resume this Fall.
August 3
Orchids are for Everyone Potting Workshop: Orchids & Stormy Weather
Presented by Mounts Botanical Garden & Tropical Orchid Society
Saturday, 10:00 am to 11:15 am
$10 Members $25 Nonmembers (includes full Garden admission).
FREE for Members of West Palm Beach Orchid Society with proof of membership
Registration is required for everyone attending; class size is limited to 35 adults; classes are nonrefundable.
Held in the Mounts Garden Pavilion next to the Welcome Center, the interactive workshop will be conducted by board members of the Tropical Orchid Society. This month’s topic: Orchids & Stormy Weather. There will be a brief review of the orchid’s characteristics with specific growing advice, followed by hands-on repotting demonstrations and Q&A. Attendees may bring one orchid in need of repotting, plus their preferred media and pot or mount.
$20 members; $25 nonmembers (includes full Garden admission).
Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults; classes are nonrefundable.
Tai Chi offers a wonderful opportunity for individuals seeking a gentle yet impactful exercise routine. Tailored for newcomers and the curious alike, this class introduces foundational principles and movements, known as Forms, of Tai Chi. With a focus on enhancing overall health and well-being, Tai Chi emphasizes mindfulness and balance. Engaging in the Forms is believed to pave the way to improved health and inner peace. Wear sneakers or closed comfortable shoes and loose top and pants. Please bring a towel and water.
New Moon Cacao Ceremony & Sound Immersion Experience
With Casa Rituals
Sunday, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
$35 for members; $45 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)
Registration is required; class size is limited to 30 adults; classes are nonrefundable.
This is an opportunity for Mounts visitors to celebrate the August 8 Lion’s Gate portal opening, a day that astrologers consider lucky. Participants can be inspired in the Herb Garden of Well-Being as they explore the healing power of the cacao under the shade of the Garden’s cacao tree. Upon your arrival, a ceremonial smudging and blessing will be offered, creating a space to release the daily burdens. Following this, they’ll be presented with a cup of the finest Ceremonial Cacao, taking part in a sacred heart-opening Cacao Ceremony while aligning with the new moon’s energies to set an intention for opening the heart to receive. The Cacao serves to relax, unlock the heart chakra, and make one more receptive to the forthcoming healing experience. Finally, visitors will gently transition into a Yoga Nidra meditation and a deep sound healing session. During this time, they will become fully immersed in the soothing and restorative energies of the Gong, Crystal singing bowls, and other high-frequency instruments.
Note: Please bring a yoga mat and blanket. Also, no alcohol on the day of the ceremony and caffeine three hours before and after the event.
Tuesdays, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm $20 for members; $25 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable. Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults.
Join artist Carl Stoveland and share the love of art and nature with fellow art enthusiasts. This class is for adults only. Bring your pencils, pens, paints sketchpad or watercolor pad, (or journal) and your favorite photographic device (i.e., cell phone camera or tablet). Some experience preferred. True newbies should consider the beginners’ class.Each week or two, the class will start a new painting project. Time will be split between demos by Stoveland and supervised painting time for participants. Subjects will be chosen by instructor with assistance from class.
Tuesdays, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm $20 for members; $25 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable. Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults.
If you have always wanted to try watercolor but been overwhelmed by it then this is the class for you. Geared toward novice watercolor enthusiasts, this class will focus on the basics, focusing on a new technique and a simple painting each week. Join artist Carl Stoveland and share your love of art and nature with fellow art enthusiasts. This class is for adults only. Bring pencils, pens, paints sketchpad or watercolor pad, (or journal) and your favorite photographic device (i.e., cell phone camera or tablet). Each week or two, the class will start a new painting project. Time will be split between demos by Stoveland and supervised painting time for participants.
Wednesday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (last entry at 3 pm)
Palm Beach County residents receive FREE admission to the Garden on the first Wednesday of every month. Visitors must show proof of residency for entry.
August 11
Dogs’ Day in the Garden
Sunday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (last entry at 2 pm)
FREE for MBG members and children under 6; $20 for nonmember adults; $18 for seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID; $13 for children 6-17. Ticket includes full Garden admission.
Note: Dogs are FREE for Mounts members and $5 for nonmembers.
This dog-and-family-friendly monthly event is held throughout the Garden. Bring your favorite pooch and enjoy a relaxed garden stroll. There are many great spots to capture family photos for posting online with #mountsbotanicalgarden.
Guidelines:
+ Non-retractable leashes only; retractable leashes are not permitted.
+ No more than one dog per adult will be admitted.
+ Rabies vaccination must be current.
+ Visitors should bring their own water and treats for the puppies.
$12 for members; $18 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable.
Registration is required; size of “inside” classes is limited to 20 adults.
Relieve stress and increase metabolism, flexibility, and strength. Qi Gong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique. The exercises include simple, slow movements (which mimic nature), meditation, and focused breathing—similar to Tai Chi but less structured.
$25 for members; $35 for nonmembers(includesfullGarden admission).
Registration isrequired; class size is limited to 30 adults; classes are nonrefundable.
Under the guidance of instructors Marit Tuisk and David Lepp, participants will receive a ceremonial smudging and blessing upon arrival to release the burdens of day-to-day life and will be given a cup of the highest quality, Ceremonial Cacao to take part in a sacred heart-opening Cacao Ceremony. This will be followed by a Yoga Nidra mediation and deep sound healing during which everyone will be immersed in the healing energies of the Gong, Crystal singing bowls and other high-frequency instruments.
Note: Please bring a yoga mat or blanket, and do not drink alcohol on the day of the ceremony or consume caffeine three hours before and after the event.
Saturday, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm $10 for members; $20 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission) Registration is required; class size is limited to 25 adults; classes are nonrefundable.
Come listen as we explore the immense variety of aroids found throughout the world’s tropical regions. This presentation will focus on the distinctive forms and unique roles this family of plants holds in rainforest ecosystems.
Full Moon Cacao Ceremony and Sound Immersion Experience
Sunday, 10 am to 12:00 pm
$35 for members; $45 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)
Registration is required; class size is limited. 30 adults; classes are nonrefundable.
Come be inspired in the Herb Garden of Well-Being and explore the healing power of the cacao under the shade of the Garden’s cacao tree. Upon arrival, a ceremonial smudging and blessing will be offered, creating a space to release the daily burdens that weigh upon you. Following this, attendees will be presented with a cup of the finest Ceremonial Cacao, taking part in our sacred heart-opening Cacao Ceremony while aligning with the new moon’s energies to set an intention for opening your heart to receive. The Cacao serves to relax, unlock your heart chakra, and make one more receptive to the forthcoming healing experience. Finally, gently transition into a Yoga Nidra meditation and a deep sound healing session. During this time, become fully immersed in the soothing and restorative energies of the Gong, Crystal singing bowls, and other high-frequency instruments.
Note: Please bring a yoga mat and blanket. Also, no alcohol on the day of the ceremony and caffeine three hours before and after the event.
Explore Anytime, Anywhere with New Mobile Garden Guide
Visitors can now explore Mounts Botanical Garden anytime from anywhere across the globe with the new Mobile Garden Guide. Launched in partnership with Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and cultural app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the guide is designed to elevate and enrich the visitor experience by making it easy to discover more of what people love before, during, and after their visit to the Garden. Multi-media content includes maps and information on Mounts Botanical’s 25 display gardens, art in the garden, and current and upcoming exhibitions, as well as an ever-growing spectrum of new photo, audio, and video content available exclusively via the app. To learn more and download the app, visit www.mounts.org/mobile-garden-guide/ [mounts.org].
About Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County:
With a mission to inspire and educate through nature, Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden. Visitors to this 20-acre tropical oasis will see an acclaimed collection of 25 unique garden areas containing more than 7,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants, including Florida natives, exotic and tropical fruit trees, herbs, palms, roses, cactus, bromeliads and much more. Mounts Botanical Garden is part of the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Department, in partnership with the University of Florida and the non-profit Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden. This project is sponsored in part by The Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council, and the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. Mounts Botanical is located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit www.mounts.org.
(West Palm Beach, FL – July 19, 2024) Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world-renowned Palm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today announced the museum’s next exhibition:
Renewal: Going Native, revisited
60+ Stunning Images from 18 Talented Photographers
A follow-up to its popular 2018 exhibition, the Photo Centre’s new artistic offering will present more than five dozen amazing prints, many of which will be available for purchase by the highest bidder. All the proceeds from this silent auction will go to benefit the conservation efforts of the Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society.
“Photographs in the exhibition range from exquisite close-ups of flowers and butterflies to mysterious landscapes, and from stunning, rare orchids to surprisingly beautiful, common tillandsias,” says NeJame, who curated the exhibit along with Susan Lerner from the local Native Plant Society. “Our goal is for the viewer to experience the joy and aliveness of the native landscape.”
The photographers who are focused on the beauty of Florida’s native landscape include Kevin Barry, Donna Bollenbach, Richard Brownscombe, Christina Evans, George Gann, Roger Hammer, Kirsten Hines, Craig Huegel, Teri Jabour, Mary Keim, Susan Kolterman, Susan Lerner, Don Marchetto, Chuck McCartney, Rufino Osorio, Rebecca Sabac, Loret Setters and Peg Urban.
A free opening reception for Renewal: Going Native, revisited will be held on Wednesday, July 31, from 6 to 8 pm.
About thePalm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society
Established in 1981, the Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society is a not-for-profit organization. Monthly meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 pm in the auditorium at Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach. Individual membership is $35 yearly. For more information about the Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, please visit http://palmbeach.fnpschapters.org and www.facebook.com/PBCC.FNPS.
About the Palm Beach Photographic Centre:
The Photo Centre is located at the downtown City Center municipal complex at 415 Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach. Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Thursday, and 10 am to 5 pm Friday and Saturday. For more information, please call 561.253.2600 or visit www.workshop.org or www.fotofusion.org.
The Palm Beach Photographic Centre is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching life through the photographic arts. All donations are greatly appreciated at www.workshop.org/contrib.
The annual gala features animal encounters, safari tours, a live auction and dancing into the night, inspiring people to act on behalf of wildlife.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (July 16, 2024) Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society will host its signature gala, Tropical Safari, on Friday, January 31, 2025. Guests will be immersed in the Zoo’s wildlife-saving mission on its lush tropical grounds. Safari tours and cocktails begin at 7 p.m. followed by dinner and dancing at 8 p.m.
Chaired by Amy Baier and Michele Kessler and honorary chairs Deborah Dauman and Hilary Geary Ross, Tropical Safari will bring together friends, community leaders, world-changers and wildlife champions to support Palm Beach Zoo as a force for conservation and animal wellbeing.
For more information on individual sponsorship or corporate partnership opportunities, visit palmbeachzoo.org/gala or contact Kaitlyn Seyler, Director of Special Events, at 561.533.0887 x 477, email gala@palmbeachzoo.org.
About Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society
For more than 50 years, Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society has provided guests with up-close and personal animal encounters that connect people to wildlife. Palm Beach Zoo guests explore a WILD ecosystem thriving on 23 lush, tropical acres while discovering hundreds of exotic animals. Palm Beach Zoo participates in AZA Species Survival Plan® programs, ensuring healthy animal populations for rare and endangered species. The impact of a visit to Palm Beach Zoo extends beyond the gates, inspiring people to take action and save wildlife in wild places. For more information, visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.
Honorary Chairs: Deborah Dauman and Hilary Geary Ross
Description of Event:
Palm Beach Zoo’s Tropical Safari supports the Zoo’s wildlife-saving mission, expert animal care and wellbeing. The gala promises to be an evening for the wild featuring dining, dancing, a live auction and impactful wildlife encounters. By invitation only.
Contact: Kaitlyn Seyler, Director of Special Events, at gala@palmbeachzoo.org or 561-533-0887, ext. 477.
“Part of our mission is to bring thought-provoking films to Palm Beach,” said SASIFF Founder Donald M. Ephraim. “I can only imagine what a firebrand like Bella Abzug would make of this election year and our hope is that this special summer screening sparks audience interest on both sides of the political aisle.
The 2022 winner of the Library of Congress/Ken Burns Prize for Film, BELLA! celebrates the fiery feminist who entered Congress in 1970 ready for a fight. With her trademark hat and Bronx swagger, Bella Abzug upended the Washington patriarchy, battling for women’s equality, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ protections. Using never-before-seen home movies, audio diaries and a vast trove of newly discovered news footage, this gripping documentary features new interviews with Barbra Streisand, Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton, Gloria Steinem, Lily Tomlin, Maxine Waters, Shirley MacLaine, Phil Donahue, Marlo Thomas, Charlie Rangel, Scott Stringer, and David Dinkins.
Jeff L. Lieberman, the writer-director of BELLA!, will attend the special screening and participate in a Q&A with the audience.
Ken Burns, America’s most celebrated documentary filmmaker, has praised BELLA! as “one of the most energetic and wonderful films,” while TheNew York Times says it “illustrates the merciless challenges of electoral endurance event for the fiercest fighter.”
How to Get Tickets to BELLA!
Cinemark Boynton Beach 14 is located at 1151 N. Congress Ave. in Boynton Beach. Tickets to Bella! are $14 and may be purchased at http://sasiff.org/Bella, For more information, call 561.220.6735 or email info@sasiff.org.
SASIFF returns for a new season with screenings at the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (Jan. 23-Jan. 30, 2025) and EVO Entertainment Delray (Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2025).
Now entering its third year, the SASIFF is overseen by Artistic Director Barbara Scharres, the former director of programming at the Gene Siskel Film Center at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
About The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival:
MorseLife serves more than 3,600 seniors every day on its campus in West Palm Beach and through its community outreach programs. Founded in 1983, MorseLife is a provider of health care and residential services for seniors in Palm Beach County. A charitable, not-for-profit organization, its programs also include short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, independent and assisted living, memory care assisted living, hospice, home health care, care management, meals-on-wheels, and PACE. Since its beginnings, MorseLife has built a reputation and tradition of caring for seniors with excellence, dignity, and compassion. For more information, visit morselife.org, www.facebook.com/MorseLife, www.twitter.com/MorseLifeHealth, www.instagram.com/morselifehealth or www.linkedin.com/company/morselife-inc-/ or contact info@morselife.org.
Wellington, FL – July 16, 2025 – Wellington Regional Medical Center has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals as a High Performing hospital for Heart Failure. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.
The annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their health care providers in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures.
U.S. News evaluated nearly 5,000 hospitals across 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions. Hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level of nursing care and patient experience.
“For 35 years, U.S. News has been a leading resource for patients navigating their health care decisions,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “The ‘High Performing’ designation acknowledges hospitals that consistently deliver high-quality care for specific medical procedures and conditions. This recognition highlights their expertise and commitment to patient well-being.”
To calculate the Best Hospitals rankings, U.S. News evaluated each hospital’s performance on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and level of nursing care. The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology and Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from millions of records provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This year, among other methodology refinements, U.S. News incorporated new data on care provided to patients with Medicare Advantage insurance and on care provided to outpatients, nearly doubling the number of patients included in its annual data analysis. The Procedures & Conditions ratings are based entirely on objective quality measures.
Wellington Regional Medical Center is a 235-bed acute care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission. Celebrating more than 30 years of treating residents in Wellington and the surrounding community, the hospital offers a wide range of services including comprehensive stroke care, comprehensive lung program, minimally invasive services, cardiac services, a birthing center, and level III NICU, comprehensive women’s center, hepatobiliary surgical procedures, intraoperative radiation therapy, interventional procedures and a wellness and weight loss center. To learn more about the hospital, please visit http://www.wellingtonregional.com.
About U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower consumers, business leaders and policy officials to make better, more informed
West Palm Beach, Fla. (July 12, 2024) — The Armory Art Center is now accepting visual & performing artist and vendor applications for participation in the 8th year of its juried art festival.
In celebration of the organization’s upcoming 40th anniversary, the Armory Art Center has reimagined its annual festival to the Art + Craft + Design Creative Market, which will take place at the Armory’s historic campus on November 9-10, 2024.
Located within walking distance of CityPlace in downtown West Palm Beach, Antique Row, and the Norton Museum of Art, the market hosts nearly 5,000 visitors every year. By expanding its offerings, the market will showcase additional artisans, styles, and wares—supporting creatives in a more significant way. The creative market will also feature a variety of performing artists and delicious craft food and beverages for guests to enjoy.
Also new this year is a Juried Art Exhibition, a special month-long exhibition that will feature Florida-based artists in conjunction with the market.
“Our museum-quality contemporary art, craft, and design creative market takes place in beautiful West Palm Beach, just minutes away from other cultural destinations in The Palm Beaches,” said Jill Brown, Armory Art Center CEO. “We can’t wait to welcome talented artists & vendors from across the country to showcase their works and talents at our world-class market.”
How to Apply:
Artists are invited to apply inbasketry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, wood, leather, sculpture, painting, printmaking, and more. The show is limited to approximately 100 exhibitors, chosen by a jury of highly qualified 2D and 3D fine artists and craftspeople. The artist application fee is $50.
Performing artists—including local musicians, singer-songwriters, and dancers—and food & beverage vendors who offer creative, unique options are also invited to apply. All visual and performing artist and food & beverage applicationsmust be submitted by September 13, and applicants will be notified by September 27.
The Juried Art Exhibition will feature Florida artists who embody this year’s theme: “A Day in the Life of Palm Beach.” Artists are invited to submit works that provoke thought while addressing contemporary issues. The exhibition will run from November 4-December 8, 2024. The submission deadline for the juried exhibition is September 27, 2024.
To learn more about the requirements for the Art + Craft + Design Creative Market or to apply, visit armoryart.org
About the Armory Art Center:
Having served the community for over 30 years, the Armory Art Center’s art school and galleries provide creative opportunities to enhance your life. The mission of the Armory Art Center is to inspire the creation and experience of art and the Armory Art Center’s vision is to be the leading community resource for arts education. Serving over 3,000 students annually, the Armory Art Center offers 160 courses per term in six terms throughout the year to students ranging in age from preschool to retiree. Classes in drawing, painting, photography, jewelry, fiber & textiles, ceramics, and sculpture are held in 12 state-of-the-art studios. Twelve exhibitions are hosted annually in three galleries. The Armory’s exhibitions, lectures, and special events are open to the public.
The Armory is proud to have been the recipient of several awards in recent years, including The Palm Beach Post’s Best of Palm Beach County (2022 Best Art Gallery), Chamber of Commerce of The Palm Beaches (2021 Nonprofit of the Year), The Flamingos: Florida Weekly’s Best Awards (2021 Best Place to Create Art), the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s Muse Awards (2020 Legacy Award) and more.
For information, visit www.armoryart.org or call (561) 832-1776. The Armory Art Center is located at 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, Fla., 33401.
Wellington, FL – Prost! Family-owned, fine cookware purveyor Lifetime Kitchen at The Mall at Wellington Green will host the Riedel Wine Glass Tasting Experience, an epic wine tasting adventure on July 26 and July 31, from 7-8pm.
Riedel’s brand ambassador will take guests on a delightful oenophilic journey, where they’ll sip four tantalizing varietal wines, enjoy delicious light bites, and learn how fine glassware can affect a grape’s aroma and flavour. Wine pours will include cabernet, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc, and oak chardonnay.
Participants receive 10% off all in-store purchases during the event and will take home a complimentary Riedel Veloce Wine Tasting Set (a $180 value).
Cost is $109 per person, per class.
Register for the Riedel Wine Glass Tasting Experience here:
The Mall at Wellington Green is located at 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, FL. For more information, call (561) 227-6900 or visit shopwellingtongreen.com.
Story by Krista Martinelli, Photos by Alan Fabricant
A few months ago, I discovered a ladies’ golf group that meets on Saturday mornings at Okeeheelee Golf Course. This weekend they are celebrating two years as a group. To celebrate, the ladies (along with their families) got together at Adventure Mini Golf in Lake Worth and had a potluck party. What I love about the golf lessons on Saturday morning is that there is no judgement – you can be at any level of golfing, even an absolute beginner. The lessons are with golf pro Darrell Welker and cost only $20 (cash) and you RSVP on the Facebook page “Wellington Ladies Golf Club.” As a general rule, a maximum of ten people can sign up for the Saturday morning lesson, which runs from 9am to 10am. I talked to founders of the group Melanie Kafka and Carole Glushien, as well as golf pro Darrell Welker.
I asked Melanie Kafka what gave her the idea to start a Ladies Golf Club in Wellington. “A few of us used to go to a lesson and it was great, not intimidating. During the pandemic, golf was one of the only sports you could play, and we continued to go. Carole Glushien helped bring this all together, as she has the contacts, and her kids are golfers. In general, we suck at golf. We know this,” she laughs. “We wanted to have a place where it would be OK to still be allowed to be out there with our golf clubs and our shenanigans. We found a home in Okeeheelee Golf Course.”
She went on to say that the potluck party and mini golf would be a great celebration of their hard work as organizers. Also, we are recognizing one of our MVP’s, Christa Hutton, who has done a lot to boost attendance at the lessons. “I have a whole notebook full of ideas for the future,” says Melanie, who recently met with Carole to think of extracurricular activities, which will supplement the weekly golf lessons.
“Why do you enjoy golf personally? What lessons does it teach us?” I asked Melanie.
“It’s like yoga where I get to hit things. Namaste golf! I get to calm down, focus on nothing but being outside. You just focus on this one small area, and it takes all other worries out of the picture. I want everyone to experience this. Why golf? I grew up in a very male world, where there were a lot of pro golfer guys in my family. It was kept from me intentionally. Women don’t get the same opportunities as men in golf. So now here’s your opportunity, ladies!”
I also spoke to Carole Glushien about the golf group. “It started at a late-night wine night when we were brainstorming,” says Carole. Her youngest child was seven and taking golf lessons already, while her oldest was a golfing assistant at Okeeheelee. “You know the soccer mom? I was the golf mom. I just found the place and the coach,” she explains. The coach was originally Trish Beucher at Okeeheelee.
Today the golf coach is Darrell Welker and I spoke with him about what he enjoys most about teaching the ladies golf group on Saturday mornings. He says, “I was privileged to be able to learn the game at an early age and had my first lesson at 7. I was injured before orthoscopic surgery was available. These days I love the ability to give back and giving back information to help people learn the game better.” Welker was a professional golfer for a living and now has been teaching golf for approximately 35 years.
We also talked about the variety of levels that come for the lesson. “We have a few girls who golf regularly. A few girls who are beginners. It’s interesting because you’re helping people of all skill levels. The challenge is always there to help the individual. Stance and posture are always so important. I’m blessed to have the girls…it’s fun for me and I’m hoping it’s fun for them.”
If interested in joining the group on Facebook, which now has over 200 members, just visit “Wellington Ladies Golf Club.” Or if you don’t have Facebook, you can email: wellingtonladiesgolfclub@gmail.com
