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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.

February, 2013 – Benefit for Para-Riding at Player’s Club

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February, 2013 – Benefit for Para-Riding at Player’s Club

TV star Amber Marshall of “Heartland” to Attend Reception to Benefit Para-riding on Feb. 23 at Player’s Club in Wellington



The 24-year-old Marshall, an accomplished equestrian, stars in the long-running hit TV series “Heartland” and will join guests at The Player’s Club in Wellington on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m.

Admission is free but donations will be accepted at the door. There will be a complimentary,   light buffet along with a cash bar and door prizes.

All proceeds and donations go to Gold Coast Dressage Association to benefit para-riding, a program designed so a person with a disability can compete in an exciting and well-respected sport as an athlete and be judged on their abilities.

Now in its sixth season, Heartland has captured the hearts of millions as the characters have introduced viewers around the world to the passion and tradition horses have in people’s lives, whether it’s dressage, show jumping, rodeo or polo.

Marshall’s character, Amy Fleming, has a strong connection with horses, a gift she inherited from her mother. Fleming uses horses to understand the emotional turmoil, confusion and experiences in her life. The hit family drama is distributed in 118 countries and is loosely based on the Heartland books by Lauren Brooke.

The money raised will help add more classes and clinics for athletes with physical disabilities to participate in and continue to grow the equestrian discipline, which has its own Olympics. The Paralympics is a sporting event for athletes with physical disabilities. Currently, the only equestrian discipline recognized at this level is Para-Dressage.

Amber MarshallMarshall, who was born and raised in London, Ontario, has been the lead actress in the Heartland series since its inception in 2006.  She also trained as part of The Original Kids Theatre Company in London for four years and has appeared in numerous film and television productions. She has also been nominated for a Los Angeles based ‘Young Artist Award,’ for her title character in the Elizabeth Smart Story.

Marshall is very involved with animals, having worked at a veterinary clinic near her home. She has several dogs and cats as well as horses and other farm animals and lives on a small ranch outside of Calgary during production.
 

WELLINGTON, FL (February 7, 2013) – TV star Amber Marshall will be making her first South Florida appearance to help support and benefit the growing sport of para-riding.

For more information about Heartland, visit www.cbc.ca/heartland/  or Marshall’s website www.ambermarshall.com.

 

For tickets and donation information, please contact Marysue Jacobs at 561-791-2501.

March, 2013 – Drop It, Build It, Launch It, Thrill It

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March, 2013 – Drop It, Build It, Launch It, Thrill It

LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR SCIENCE MUSEUM’S ANNUAL ENGINEERING COMPETITION

Entry deadline approaching and nearly $5,000 in cash prizes available to students!

 

(West Palm Beach) – The South Florida Science Museum’s 27th Annual

Build It!
Build It!

 Drop It, Build It, Fly It, Launch It, Thrill It Engineering Competition will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013.  Students from all over will be competing for nearly $5,000 in prize money.  Once again, the competition is open to elementary, middle and high school students and the deadline to register is March 1, 2013. Contest entry is free to each registrant and one caregiver, and contestants receive a free lunch for the day! The community is invited to watch the competition, which runs from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with discounted Museum admission prices.

 

The contest celebrates engineering ingenuity with entrants showing off their creative skills through five different design contests.  Competitors will see if they have a good egg or Humpty Dumpty after their egg container takes a three-story drop from a cherry picker in the Drop It competition; or if their bottle rocket will blast off or fizzle out during the Launch It competition.  Bridges will be built, aerodynamic paper airplanes will be flying and roller coasters will operate as students compete for prize money, which will be awarded to the first through fourth place winners in each category.  The competition will be judged by the Florida Engineering Society.

 

“With over 100 teams actively participating in five science categories, this Museum is a beehive of activity on contest day,” said Lew Crampton, Museum CEO. “We’re very pleased with our 27-year partnership with the Florida Engineering Society and with the excellent support we have received from many of our long time sponsors. Our mission is to open every mind to science and, over the many years of this competition, we have seen lots of our winners move on to successful careers in engineering, science and math.”

 

The engineering competition is in partnership with the Florida Engineering Society.  Due to their support, and the support of generous sponsors, students will have the opportunity to take home nearly $5,000 in prize money.  Title sponsors include Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, Kayne Partners Fund and PNC Bank.  The event is presented by Alvin I. Brown and Peggy S. Brown Charitable Foundation. 

 

To register, and for competition rules and regulations, please visit www.sfsm.org.  Contest entry and lunch are free to each contestant. In addition, one caregiver per registration will receive free admission to the Museum for the day.  Museum admission will be reduced for visitors that day to $6 for adults and $4 for children.

 

Founded in 1961, the South Florida Science Museum is currently in

Don't miss the South Florida Science Museum’s 27th Annual Drop It, Build It, Fly It, Launch It, Thrill It Engineering Competition on March 9th
Don’t miss the South Florida Science Museum’s 27th Annual Drop It, Build It, Fly It, Launch It, Thrill It Engineering Competition on March 9th

 the process of an expansion anticipated to be complete June 2013, and is open during construction.  Featuring fun and educational programming for all ages, the non-profit Museum is dedicated to exciting curiosity and furthering the understanding and appreciation of science and technology. The Museum features more than 50 hands-on exhibits, including the recently installed Science on a Sphere.  Science on a Sphere is 200 lb. interactive globe with the ability to display historical and real-time planetary data.  Additionally, the Museum has a digital planetarium, fresh and saltwater aquariums, as well as natural history exhibitions. Each year the Museum welcomes more than 125,000 visitors and reaches more than 45,000 students through workshops at the Museum and outreach programs to local schools.

 

For more information or to register for the Drop It, Build It, Fly It, Launch It, Thrill It Engineering Competition, contact the South Florida Science Museum at 561-370-7723 or visit www.sfsm.org.

February, 2013 – Lake Worth Casino Grand Opening

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Lake Worth Casino Building and Beach Complex Grand Opening Set for Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2

WHO: City of Lake Worth
Mayor Pam Triolo, City Commissioners, Casino Building Tenant owners

 

WHAT: Two day Grand Opening Celebration

 

WHEN:
Friday, March 1 – 7 pm – Ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony; 1920’s music and cars; 9:30 pm – Fireworks off Municipal Pier.  Complimentary admission and free parking.

 

1920’s Speakeasy on second floor – $50 admission includes food, libations, gaming (for fun) and dancing to Johnny Cool and the Mobster Swing Band – call 533-7395 to RSVP. Proceeds to benefit new beach front clock.

 

Saturday, May 2 – 10am-4 pm
Family Style Beach Bash
Free parking, free pier admission and 25 cent treats, face painting , oceanfront Ferris wheel rides and black jack tournament

 

WHERE: Lake Worth Beach Complex; 10 South Ocean Blvd. Lake Worth, FL 33460

 

Amenities at CASINO BUILDING AND BEACH COMPLEX:

Restaurants: 
Benny’s On The Beach
Mamma Mia’s Pizzeria
Mulligan’s Beach House Bar and Grill

Shops:
Kilwin’s Chocolates and Ice Cream
Lake Worth Beach Tee Shirt Company

Other new amenities:
3,075 sq. ft. Oceanfront ballroom – available for rent; elevator accessible
Beach Weddings
Beach-front park
Two shaded pavilions
Picnic  tables and benches
Restroom facilities
Bicycle and walking paths

 

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