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February, 2013 – The Village of Royal Palm Beach Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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The Village of Royal Palm Beach Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for
“Royal Palm Beach Commons”

ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL (February 7, 2013) – Come join the Village of Royal Palm Beach at Royal Palm Beach Commons located at 11600 Poinciana Blvd. just off of Royal Palm Beach Blvd. on Saturday, March 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to  4:00p.m.  The day will kick off with a ribbon cutting ceremony to open Royal Palm Beach Commons by Mayor Matty Mattioli, Village Council, and other local dignitaries. A food truck invasion will be running throughout the day with gourmet food on wheels to appeal to any palate. As part of the celebration, entertainment will be provided by local talent beginning at 10:00 a.m. at various locations within the park. Other activities include: inflatable games and rides, canoe, kayak and paddle boat rentals. Fly your kite or throw your frisbee on the Great lawn, challenge your friends to a volleyball game on our two (2) sand volleyball courts. Or just bring your lawn chair or blanket and let your children enjoy the two (2) playscapes on site. Oh, don’t forget a bathing suit so the children can enjoy the interactive fountain.

For more information, visit our website at www.royalpalmbeach.com or call the Recreation Center at 561-790-5124 or the Cultural Center at 561-790-5149.

February, 2013 – JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY’S

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JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY’S
JEWISH TEEN INITIATVE TO HOLD ONE-DAY
MUSICAL DRAMA WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS  

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. –– February 4, 2013 –– The Jewish Teen Initiative (JTI), a program of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, will present a one-day “Wicked” Workshop in cooperation with A Class Act NY on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Oxbridge Academy, 3151 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for children and teens ages 7 to 16.

“Wicked” actor Kristina Fernandez, A Class Act NY’s Artistic Director Jessica Rofe and a music director will help participants work on actual song and dance combinations from the Broadway show, work on scenes with partners and receive feedback and coaching from professionals.  The cost is $200, which includes lunch. Registration is now open; visit www.JTIPalmBeach.org by Monday, February 25, 2013 to reserve space.

The Jewish Teen Initiative creates social, cultural and educational programs specifically for Jewish teens in the greater Palm Beaches, enhances and promotes existing programs for middle and high school-age students, and serves as a resource for local synagogue youth groups and Jewish agencies.

The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County serves residents from Boynton Beach to Jupiter and west to Wellington as the central Jewish community-building organization of the greater Palm Beaches. Federation strengthens Jewish identity, energizes the community’s relationship with Israel and meets the human needs of the Jewish community in Palm Beach County, Israel and 70 countries around the world.

February, 2013 – Clay Glass Metal Stone Cooperative Gallery

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February, 2013 – Clay Glass Metal Stone Cooperative Gallery

Clay Glass Metal Stone Cooperative Gallery

Presents It’s Only Make Be-Weave

Friday, February 15    6PM-9PM

605 Lake Avenue  Lake Worth FL 33460

The Woven Wonders of Gallery Artists

And Invited Artist-Weavers throughout Palm Beach County

 

 

Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery celebrates the fine art weavings of kathleen_palm_frond_fantasy_1Mary Catello, Teri Salamoni and Kathleen Kirschner on Friday February 15, 6-9 PM.  The artists have invited Palm Beach County’s finest art-weavers to join them in this exhibition.  The event is free to the public.

 

Mary Catello and Teri Salomoni, a mother-daughter team of weavers, scavenge the highways and byways of Florida searching for the fallen trees or the piled up trimmings of the palm fluorescents, twigs, fronds and coconut flowers.  Armed with chain-saws and clippers they harvest this “trash,” clean it and dry it in preparation for their woven wonders. With simple math equations and a lot of concentration, sculptures, murals, paintings and baskets appear. Twisted natural vines, yarns and silks, beach gleanings, pods and nubby sticks are all incorporated into these works.  Teri, the chain-saw maven, cuts up fallen trees which she wood-turns into exquisite bowls.  Many of these bowls have woven elements.  Mary teaches basket weaving in the gallery every Monday morning.

 

Kathleen Kirschner weaves the same natural wonders with whimsy.  Her sculptural creations stand alone or make large wall hangings that bring the outdoors in.  An upholsterer to the stars, Kathleen uses the odds and ends leftovers of the thousand dollar a yard silks to create designer pillows and handbags that are sold in the gallery.

 

Fiber weavers, loom weavers, basket weavers and tapestry artists from all over Palm Beach County have been invited to partake in this exhibit.  Fine Craft Shows have recognized and elevated these art forms that spring from old Folk Art traditions to Fine Art status. This quality of work will be reflected throughout the gallery during this exhibition.

  

Clay§Glass§Metal§Stone Cooperative Gallery is sponsored by the Flamingo Clay Studio, a non-profit arts organization whose mission is to provide affordable studio and gallery space for three-dimensional artists.  The gallery is located at 605 Lake Avenue in downtown Lake Worth. Hours are Sunday thru Tuesday, 9AM-1PM. Wednesday thru Saturday, 9AM-9PM.   Gallery openings are the first and third Friday of each month from 6-9 PM with many special events in-between.  For information call Joyce Brown-215-205-9441 or JCLay6@aol.com.  Gallery phone: 561-588-8344.

Febraury, 2013 – Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Postpones Upcoming Performances

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Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Postpones Upcoming Performances of Avery Sommers: Oh My Favorite Men, I Love Them So

(West Palm Beach, FL – February 1, 2013)  The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts today announced the postponement of the upcoming show Avery Sommers: Oh My Favorite Men, I Love Them So. Scheduled to run for three performances, March 28-30, in the Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse, the show was postponed at the request of the artist and may be rescheduled at a later date.

Ticket holders may call (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471, or stop by the Kravis Center box office at 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach to receive at their option a house credit to their account for a future purchase (no expiration) or a full refund to their original method of payment. 

                                                                          

About the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts:

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit performing arts center whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality; by offering comprehensive arts education programs; by providing a Palm Beach County home in which local and regional arts organizations can showcase their work; and by providing economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County. 

 

The Kravis Center is located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL.  For more information, please call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org. 

 

 

 

February, 2013 – BURT REYNOLDS First Public Appearance

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BURT REYNOLDS First Public Appearance Since Illness Will Return to His Roots With Philanthropic Event

February 5th, 2013 (Lake Worth) – Historic Performing Arts Organization, the Lake Worth Playhouse’s 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee with guest of honor Burt Reynolds.

THE EVENT: An Elegant, Intimate Evening: Complimentary Valet, Red Carpet Entrance, Complimentary Cocktail Hour, Silent Auction, Dinner Reception, Dancing Center Stage, Performer Showcases.

GUEST OF HONOR: Mr. Burt Reynolds, a Playhouse success story, is scheduled to return as guest of honor to the stage where he performed early in his career. As an Oscar®-nominated, Golden Globe award-winning actor, Mr. Reynolds was selected as Favorite Local Celebrity. Since his recent illness, Mr. Reynolds will be making his first public appearance at the Playhouse, a stage where he acted and directed in his youth.

DATE: February 9, 7pm

TICKETS: $150 (50% Tax-Deductible) Available At 561.586.6410 or online at www.lakeworthplayhouse.org. Space is limited.

LOCATION: Stage of the Lake Worth Playhouse at 713 Lake Ave, Lake Worth.

“I was thrilled that Mr. Reynolds would join us for such an amazing celebration.  The Lake Worth Playhouse has been a mainstay in Palm Beach County arts where many have taken advantage and learned from all we offer.  I cannot wait to celebrate this history with our community and Mr. Reynolds.” – Jodie Dixon Mears, Artistic Director

PRESS CONTACTS:

Theresa Loucks
Theresa@lakeworthplayhouse.org
561-586-6169×216

February, 2013 – Maltz Jupiter Theatre celebrates

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Maltz Jupiter Theatre celebrates
10th Anniversary Season in splendor with
ITS SOLD OUT 10 Event Gala

Feb. 1, 2013 (Jupiter) – From sparkling gowns and handsome tuxedoes to limousines, the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s glamorous, long-awaited 10 Event Gala is almost here!

This unique, never-to-be-repeated gala will take place Feb. 23 (the week of the Theatre’s anniversary) and commemorate the Theatre’s past 10 seasons of extraordinary success. The event will be led by two board members: honorary producer Roe Green and chairman Roberta E. Golub. Tickets are now completely sold out.

The black-tie optional anniversary affair will take place in a glittering tent outside of the Theatre, with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres accompanied by a classical guitarist. Then, curtains will part, revealing a string quartet and a large ballroom set for a gourmet formal dinner, catered by Sandy James Fine Food and Productions. The ballroom will be adorned in voluminous feathers and the colors of silver, white and the “Maltz blue” that has made the Theatre so famous.

“The elegant ballroom will feature stunning crystal chandeliers, sequined linens and spectacular cuisine, with air conditioning and valet parking,” said Pam Dyar, the Theatre’s development associate. “More than 550 guests will join us to enjoy this momentous occasion and celebrate our 10th anniversary season.”

Following dinner, guests will enjoy a magnificent 90-minute retrospective multimedia presentation produced by the Theatre’s producing artistic director, Andrew Kato, showcasing a full 14-piece orchestra and more than 20 stars of the Theatre’s past hit productions. The presentation will be followed by dancing and an array of delicious desserts.

Coordination for the event has taken a year of planning, as the logistics to transport and host all of the visiting artists has been immense. The performers will be flown in from across the country and stay at The Jupiter Beach Resort, with a special gift upon arrival and catered meals from Evo Italian and Jupiter Island Grill. A special breakfast the next morning will be hosted by longtime Theatre supporter Francine Bizar. 

“The list of performers is a well-kept secret, and I can promise that it will be a stunning, unforgettable evening, remembered for many years to come,” Kato said. “We’d like to thank everyone who has helped the Theatre reach this milestone, and those who will join us for the next decade of greatness.”

A special thank you to the event’s 10 Grand Benefactors: the Bebe Foundation, Joan and Allen Bildner, Roberta and Harvey Golub, Myra Hoffstein, Peggy and Rick Katz, Chris Kritikos, Pattie and Nate Light, Bonnie Osher, Diane and James E. Perrella and PNC.

For more information, please call (561) 972-6124.

About the Maltz Jupiter Theatre
Now celebrating its 10th season, the not-for-profit Maltz Jupiter Theatre has become one of Florida’s preeminent professional theatres, committed to production and education through its collaborations with local and national artists. Currently the state’s largest award-winning regional theatre, the Theatre draws over 70,000 people annually, serves a subscription base of more than 7,530 and has world-class classroom facilities in support of its Paul and Sandra Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts, which serves hundreds of youth and adults. The Theatre is a member of the prestigious League of Resident Theatres and has earned numerous Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s highest honor for artistic excellence, including the prestigious Bill Von Maurer Award for Theatrical Excellence in 2012. For more information about the Theatre’s upcoming shows and Conservatory, visit www.jupitertheatre.org or call the box office at (561) 575-2223.

 

February, 2013 – The Wellington Chamber of Commerce

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February, 2013 – The Wellington Chamber of Commerce

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce Welcomes
Triple-A Travel and Insurance As New Members

img_5780The Wellington Chamber of Commerce recently had a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Triple-A Travel and Insurance located at 4075 State Road 7, Wellington, Florida.   The company is a not-for profit, tax paying corporation that provides services to its 53 million members in areas such as automotive, insurance, travel, financial, and discounts. Its national headquarters is in Heathrow, Florida and the company employs 40,000 full-time workers throughout North America.  With more than 53 million members this first American automobile organization has proven to be dependable and reliable business within the communities it serves.

The American Automobile Association (Triple-A) was founded on March 4, 1902 in Chicago, Illinois in response to the limited amount of quality roads and highways suitable for automobiles to drive on safely.  It started with nine motor clubs with a total of 1,500 members that joined together to create Triple A.  Today there are 69 clubs throughout North America and 1,100 offices. The history of Triple-A spans more than 100 years dealing with all sorts of projects.  In early days these included some of the first  road maps, hotel guides, driver and pedestrian safety programs,  school safety patrol programs and even serving the government in times of war.  They are a lot more than just a road-side service.

Kathleen Euler is one of the managers at the Wellington location.  When asked about Triple-A and what makes them stand apart from the rest, she said, “We offer many services here in the Wellington branch.  We specialize in insurance products; personal lines and light commercial.  We also offer travel services like tours and cruises.  We always stand behind our Triple A standards; we’re all about customer service.  That’s how the organization was created and we’re carrying that on.  As people are searching on the internet or in other offices looking for services and prices, we make sure that the customers we are serving are receiving the best possible rates.  Besides representing our own company, we represent other companies also.  These are all A.M. Best rated companies so we will look for that very best rate for our client.”

When discussing the travel services her company offers, Euler said that Triple-A travel agents are well traveled and know what vacation places are like first hand.  In addition, members receive tour books which provide ratings on different hotels and events.  The books also identify hotels that are offering discounts.  “It’s a show- your- card and save thing, which is a great benefit all around.”

In the community, Triple-A is the organization that sponsors the crossing guards at the South Florida Fair and has done so for many years.   In addition, the company has a traffic foundation that is non-profit.  Euler said, “When people renew their memberships, part of those funds go to lobbyists that are able to help work towards different laws that we want to have passed most recently the safety belt law.  We are now working on the helmet law trying to get helmets back on motorcyclists and a cell phone texting law prohibiting texting while driving.  We are doing everything we possibly can to make sure people are safe.  That is our foundation.  Customer service and safety that’s what we’re all about.”

For more information regarding Triple-A, call 561.357.3475 or visit their website at www.aaa.com.  For more information about businesses in the Wellington Florida area, call 561.792.6525 or visit the NEW Wellington Chamber of Commerce website at www.WellingtonChamber.com.

 

Pictured L-R:  Bob Salerno, Gary Whelpley,  Mark “Boz” Bozicevic, Carlene Siemucha, Randi Aylor, Kathleen Euler, Denise Carpenter, Carmine Marion,  Joanne T. Dee.

February, 2013 – Find animal attraction at Palm Beach Zoo’s first “Singles Safari”

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February, 2013 – Find animal attraction at Palm Beach Zoo’s first “Singles Safari”

Find animal attraction at Palm Beach Zoo’s first “Singles Safari”

Contact: Aileen Van Pelt, Media Relations & Development Manager

   (561) 533-0887 x222, avanpelt@palmbeachzoo.org

January 31, 2013, WEST PALM BEACH, Florida – Palm Beach Zoo isimage005 hosting its first-ever Singles Safari – your alternative to the usual bar crowd and a chance to mingle with some wild animals.

Singles Safari will be held Friday, February 15 from 7-9 p.m. at the Palm Beach Zoo. You’ll encounter the Zoo’s animals in a way you never have before while enjoying delicious food and signature cocktails catered by Blue Martini Lounge.

flamingoTickets include appetizers, buffet, cocktails, up-close animal encounters, dancing and an opportunity to meet hundreds of other singles with hopes of finding some animal attraction. You will also receive a discount coupon to visit the Zoo again during daytime hours.

Tickets are available now on the Palm Beach Zoo’s website, www.palmbeachzoo.org. They are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. No guests under 21 years of age will be admitted.

About the Palm Beach Zoo

The Palm Beach Zoo is located at 1301 Summit Boulevard, just east of I‐95 between Southern and Forest Hill Boulevards. The Zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, visit www.palmbeachzoo.org. ### 

Aileen Van Pelt

Media Relations and Development Manager

Palm Beach Zoo

1301 Summit Blvd.

West Palm Beach, Florida 33405

561.533.0887 x222 (office)

561.866.7554 (cell)

561.585-6085 (fax)

avanpelt@palmbeachzoo.org

www.palmbeachzoo.org

February, 2013 – Allison Parssi Photograph Selected for “Portraits 2013”

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Allison Parssi Photograph Selected for

“Portraits 2013,” a Juried Showcase at

The Center for Fine Art Photography, Ft. Collins, CO

 

Wellington, FL / Rochester, NY (Jan. 31, 2013) – Wellington High School graduate (2012) Allison Parssi, now a photography major at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York, is one of 44 artists from seven countries whose work was selected for the prestigious “Portraits 2013” exhibit at The Center for Fine Art Photography in Fort Collins, Colorado (www.c4fap.org). ;

A total of 57 photographs were chosen by juror Charles Guice,  director of Charles Guice Contemporary. 

Recognized for developing new talent as well as for advancing more established artists, Guice has been instrumental in the careers of several of today’s leading contemporary artists, including Erika Diettes, Birthe Piontek, Hank Willis Thomas and Carrie Mae Weems. Guice has placed works in prominent private and public collections throughout the United States and abroad, including The Brooklyn Museum of Art, The J. Paul Getty Museum, The High Museum of Art, The International Center of Photography and The Williams College Museum of Art.

The exhibit runs February 15 – March 23, 2013, with an opening reception on March 1, 2013 from 6-9pm.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Allison Parssi was the recipient of a 2012 Pathfinder Award, recognizing her as the top art student in Palm Beach and Martin Counties, and her work has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world.  She had her first solo exhibition when she was an eighth-grade student (“Palm Beach-One County, Two Worlds”). Her work has also won numerous awards, including a gold medal in the national Scholastic Art & Writing competition and a Young Arts Merit Award. At 16, she was the youngest artist ever to have a piece accepted into the juried All Florida Show at the Boca Raton Museum of Art.   For more information, and to see her work, visit www.AllisonParssi.com.   

February, 2013 – NRI Institute of Health Sciences Scholarship

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NRI Institute of Health Sciences Scholarship will be awarded to Wellington resident

 

 

The Village of Wellington is proud to join the NRI Institute of Health Sciences to announce a scholarship award of $15,000 to one Wellington resident.  The Licensed Practical Nurse program at the Royal Palm Beach campus of Nursing Resources International begins March 2013. The scholarship will cover the entire cost of the 10 ½ month training program offered by NRI. Applications for the scholarship will be available at Village Hall located at 12300 Forest Hill Blvd in Wellington or can be downloaded from the Village website at www.wellingtonfl.gov. The completed application must be at Village Hall no later than February 14, 2013 at 5:00pm. The Village Council will make the final determination of the scholarship winner. If you have questions, please call 791-4137.

 

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

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