Drop It, Build It, Fly It, Thrill It
February, 2013 – Deadline Extended to Feb. 7th for Wellington Idol Singing Competition
Deadline Extended to Feb. 7th for Wellington Idol Singing Competition
Wellington has extended the deadline for you to enter the 2nd Annual Wellington Idol singing competition!
Enter now for your chance to win the $500 Grand Prize, or one of three $250 prizes for the runners-up!
Contestants must be individual singers at least eight years old as of February 1st, 2013, must reside in Wellington or attend a Wellington school, and cannot be professional performers. All previous grand prize winners from Wellington Idol or Wellington Talent Search are ineligible to compete. Contestants will be divided into three age groups: ages 8 to 12; ages 13 to 17; and ages 18 and up.
To register, contestants must submit an application form, proof of age such as a birth certificate or Photo ID, one head shot, and a short performer biography, along with a non-refundable fee of $25 per individual payable to the Village of Wellington. Contestants must also submit a YouTube link of their performance to Joe Piconcelli, Cultural Programs and Facilities Manager, at jpiconcelli@wellingtonfl.gov. Wellington will also accept non-returnable CDs or DVDs of a maximum three minutes in length in lieu of a YouTube entry. Please be sure to label your disc with your name, age group, title of the piece, and phone number. Registration can be completed at the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard) between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday. The deadline to register has been extended to February 7, 2013.
For the official rules and application form, visit the Wellington Community Center, or go online to the Parks and Recreation Special Events section at www.wellingtonfl.gov. For questions, contact Joe Piconcelli, Cultural Program and Facilities Manager, at (561) 791-4756 or via email at jpiconcelli@wellingtonfl.gov.
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.
February, 2013 – AN EVENING WITH C.S. LEWIS
AN EVENING WITH C.S. LEWIS BRINGS AUTHOR TO LIFE FEBRUARY 19 AT THE KRAVIS CENTER
Celebrated Actor David Payne Presents an Intimate Evening of Heart and Humor in One-Man Show
(January 28, 2013) WEST PALM BEACH-Fans of theater and
literature alike have the chance to discover the life and personality of author C.S. Lewis February 19 at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. An Evening with C.S. Lewis, the one-man show by critically acclaimed British actor David Payne, reveals the man behind such classics as The Screwtape Letters and The Chronicles of Narnia.
The year is 1963 and C. S. Lewis, the famous British author, is in the twilight years of his life. Following a request from his great friend, J. R. R. Tolkien, he has agreed to give an informal talk to a group of American writers who are visiting England. What follows is a riveting performance showing the oratorical and narrative genius that made Lewis a legend in his own lifetime, and revealing the inspiring history of the author’s family and spiritual life.
Payne, whose audition for the stage production of Shadowlands led to a career in theater, bases much of his work on the life and works of the author he so perfectly portrays. During rehearsals for Shadowlands he was given a copy of A Grief Observed, Lewis’ diary of grief following the death of his American wife, Joy. Captivated by the brutal honesty of a man bearing his soul, Payne memorized the whole book and then adapted it into a one-man show, Mist in the Mourning. He toured this production extensively throughout the US, where he was often peppered with questions about C.S. Lewis. It was then that Payne wrote An Evening with C.S. Lewis, basing the show around the audience’s questions, and the pivotal occurrences in Lewis’ life.
An Evening with C.S. Lewis takes place at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday, February 19 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and may be purchased at the Kravis Center Box Office at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, by calling 561-832-7469 or through the Official Kravis Center Website at www.kravis.org. For more information and video, visit www.davidpaynedrama.com.
February, 2013 – Karate students practice kangeiko
Karate students practice kangeiko
Wellington, FL, January 6, 2013: 6:00am, eight students
from the Genbu-Kai Karate school, met at Ocean Ridge Park in North Palm Beach to practice Kangeiko. Kangeiko, loosely translated, means “winter training.” This type of training is a special test of endurance, and forges character development within the participants. It’s also an excellent way for the students to form new friendships. In Japan, Kangeiko is practiced outside, in the snow during the winter. Sensei Moore often held Kangeiko in his New York schools before moving to Florida. While some parents thought it was crazy to practice outside in the snow and cold, the students loved it and looked forward to it each year. Pictured (front row) L: to R: Eden Martin, Tyann Bedwell, Kota Ramsey and Taiga Ramsey. Pictured (back row) L: to R: Alan Tobin, Ron Martin, Brent Bedwell, Sensei Keith Moore, and Catherine Mazzella. For more information on the classes, please call 561.804.1002 or visit our website at www.floridagenbukai.com.
February, 2013 – SUMMER CAMPS AND MORE
SUMMER CAMPS AND MORE
AT THE MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE
PAUL AND SANDRA GOLDNER
CONSERVATORY OF PERFORMING ARTS
Junior and Senior Conservatory campers will present the full musicals
Aladdin, Jr. and Little Shop of Horrors onstage
January 28, 2013 (Jupiter) – Children in Pre-K through 12th grade have a reason to celebrate this spring and summer break: the return of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s popular Paul and Sandra Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts camp programs!
With a flexible schedule that includes optional pre-care and after-care, budding young performers will participate in a broad range of theatre-related activities, including acting, dancing, singing, prop-making, improvisation, storytelling and more. Each summer camp concludes with a themed showcase performance, with the summer’s two largest shows – the Senior Conservatory’s Little Shop of Horrors and the Junior Conservatory’s Aladdin, Jr. – taking place this summer only in Jupiter Community High School’s 800-seat auditorium.
“Our vacation camps have something for everyone, from dance, magic and musical theatre to comedy,” said Julie Rowe, director of education for the Conservatory. “Our goal is to make sure that all of our students have fun, build confidence, express their creativity and have the opportunity to experience being part of a performance.”
A great way to introduce young children to theatre, the Conservatory’s vacation camp offerings include a secret agent-themed spring break camp (March 25 – 29) and the beloved Junior and Senior Conservatory summer camps (grades 3-5 and 6-12). The Senior Conservatory will take place June 10 – 28 (with full performances of Little Shop of Horrors on June 28 and 29), while the Junior Conservatory will take place July 8 – 26 (with a full performance of Aladdin, Jr. on July 26).
“We are so thrilled that our Junior and Senior Conservatory campers will have the opportunity to perform onstage this year in the large, beautiful auditorium at Jupiter Community High School, while some exciting renovations occur at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre,” Rowe said. “Our Conservatory students will also be presenting the musical Oklahoma! there this May, with performances scheduled for May 18 and 19.”
Other camp options include a four-day Monster Mash Camp for grades K-5 and a four-day Discover Disney Camp for Pre-K students age 4 and 5 (both July 1 – 5); a one-week Dr. Seuss Camp for grades K-5 (July 29 – Aug. 6); a one-week Super Sea Creatures Camp for grades K-5 (August 5-9); and a two-week Dance Intensive Camp for grades 6-12 (July 29 – Aug. 9). All registrations will be handled through the Conservatory, not the high school.
Here’s a look at upcoming vacation camp offerings at the Conservatory:
March 25 – 29 – Super Secret Agent Spring Break Spy Camp, grades K-5
This spring break, enter the super secret world of secret agent spies at the Conservatory! Students will explore acting, voice and movement with a “secret agent” theme, culminating in a showcase for family and friends. $200; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; pre-care and after-care are also available.
June 10 – 28 – Senior Conservatory, grades 6-12
Students in grades 6 – 12 will rehearse and perform Little Shop of Horrors on June 28 and 29. Camp includes three full weeks of instruction, rehearsals and costumes for both performances; all students will be a part of the production, with auditions held for placement only. $750; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; pre-care and after-care are also available.
July 1 – 5 – Four Day Monster Mash Camp, grades K-5
Students in grades K – 5 will experience a theatre overview camp with a “Monster Mash” theme, culminating in a showcase on July 5. Classrooms will be broken into groups of grades K – 2 and 3 – 5. $160; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; pre-care and after-care are also available. Camp will not be in session on July 4.
July 1 – 5 – Four Day Discover Disney Camp, Pre-K students ages 4 and 5
Pre-K students age 4 and 5 will experience a theatre overview camp with a “Discover Disney” theme, culminating in a showcase on July 5. $120; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Camp will not be in session on July 4.
July 8 – 26 – Junior Conservatory, grades 3-5
Students in grades 3 – 5 will rehearse and perform Aladdin, Jr. on July 26. Camp includes three full weeks of instruction, rehearsals and costumes for performance; all students will be a part of the production, with auditions held for placement only. $750; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; pre-care and after-care are also available.
July 29 – August 2 – One Week Dr. Seuss Camp, grades K-5
Students in grades K – 5 will experience a theatre overview camp with a “Dr. Seuss” theme, culminating with a showcase on August 2. Classrooms will be broken into groups of K – 2 and 3 – 5. $200; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; pre-care and after-care are also available.
August 5 – 9 – One Week Super Sea Creatures Camp, grades K-5
Students in grades K – 5 will experience a theatre overview camp with a “super sea creatures” theme, culminating in a showcase on August 9. Classrooms will be broken into groups of grades K – 2 and 3 – 5. $200; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; pre-care and after-care are also available.
July 29 – August 9 – Two Week Dance Intensive Camp, grades 6-12
Students in grades 6 – 12 will spend two weeks in a “dance intensive” camp, focusing on ballet, jazz, and tap and culminating in a showcase on August 9. Class will be under the guidance of Broadway veteran dancer Brian Andrews. $400; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; pre-care and after-care are also available.
Registration is now open for the Conservatory’s vacation camp programs. Call 561-575-2672 for more information or visit www.jupitertheatre.org.
You also won’t want to miss the classic musical Oklahoma! in May, featuring the Theatre’s Conservatory students. Here’s more about the show:
Saturday, May 18, 2013, and Sunday, May 19, 2013 – Oklahoma!
Set at the turn of the century, this classic American musical follows a high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys of the new state of Oklahoma. This show-stopping, toe-tapping beloved musical celebrates the adventure of the American dream through song and dance. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. on May 18; 2 p.m. on May 19. Tickets are $20 for adults; $15 for children. Performances will take place at the Jupiter Community High School Auditorium, 500 Military Trail, Jupiter. Call the Theatre’s box office for tickets: (561) 575-2223, or visit www.jupitertheatre.org.
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 – WOMEN ON THE RUN
WOMEN ON THE RUN
Campaign Leadership Training to Be Held Friday, February 15, 2013
at the Junior League of the Palm Beaches Headquarters in West Palm Beach
Palm Beach County – On Friday, February 15, 2013, the Political Institute for Women will conduct a Campaign Leadership Training geared specifically for women interested in community leadership and elected office. The half-day seminar will be held from 1:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the Junior League of the Palm Beaches Headquarters, 470 Columbia Drive, Building F, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. This event is being sponsored by the Women’s Foundation of Palm Beach County, the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches, the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Palm Beach County Chapter, and the Junior League of the Palm Beaches.
Kimberly Rasmussen, from the Political Institute for Women, will be facilitating this training for women in the local community who are interested in seeking elected or appointed office, and/or running for local board, association or chapter leadership positions. Ideally the training is targeted towards women who are planning to run for office in the next 2 to 5 years. In her current role at the PIW, Rasmussen oversees an organization that trains women to run for elected office and pursue careers in politics.
The training will include topics such as finding your place in politics, transitioning into public life, base building, and fundraising opportunities. A moderated panel of local female elected officials will conclude the official program and a cocktail hour will immediately follow the panel discussion.
The cost is $30 to participate, with a RSVP deadline of 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11. Guests may confirm attendance via e-mail to Jennifer Mahoney at jen@womensfoundationpbc.org. Payment must be received to reserve spot and can be made by sending a check to: Women’s Foundation of Palm Beach County, P.O. Box 611, West Palm Beach, FL 33402.
February, 2013 – Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program
Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program
New Tai Chi Classes forming:
Starting February 12, 2013
Tues & Thurs at 10:00 for beginners
Tues & Thurs at 11:00 for intermediate/advanced
Held at Arthritis Foundation
400 Hibiscus Street
West Palm Beach, Fl 33401
Cost: $66/5 weeks
Pre-registration required. Call 561-833-1133 for more information.
February, 2013 – ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES DISPLAYED IN WELLINGTON BUILDINGS
Wellington is excited to announce that the 8th Annual Art In Public Places
Program for the 2012-2013 year has been displayed in three Wellington Municipal locations. The Wellington Community Center, Village Park Gymnasium, and City Hall will be showcasing the artwork, which includes paintings and photographs, until August 2013. The public is invited to view the artwork during normal business hours.
The Art In Public Places program is a collaborative effort between the Wellington Art Society and the Village of Wellington. The program, which began in 2005, has continued to grow and attract local artists from around Palm Beach County. The “Call to Artists” is announced in September with an October due date. The artwork is chosen, collected and then displayed thru August of the following year. An Artists’ Reception was held on Wednesday, January 9th from 5:30-6:30pm. The chosen participants enjoyed viewing the artwork, meeting fellow artists and refreshments provided by the Wellington Art Society.
Artists: Mika Berlic, Robert Mariani, Talia Fradkin, Joanne Baker MacLeod, and Hilde Donavan
|
Artwork |
Submission |
Location |
|
|
|
|
|
Hildegard Donavan |
Cracker House |
VILLAGE PARK |
|
Hildegard Donavan |
Palm trees |
VILLAGE PARK |
|
Hildegard Donavan |
On the Beach (1) |
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER |
|
Hildegard Donavan |
On the Beach (2) |
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER |
|
Hildegard Donavan |
Chatty Ladys |
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER |
|
Hildegard Donavan |
Palm Tree (small) |
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER |
|
Hildegard Donavan |
Lady With Yellow Scarf |
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER |
|
Hildegard Donavan |
Let’s Play Golf |
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER |
|
Hildegard Donavan |
Man At Work |
VILLAGE PARK |
|
Hildegard Donavan |
Hands With Flowers |
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER |
|
Hildegard Donavan |
Vermont Cabbage |
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER |
|
Hildegard Donavan |
Vermont Flowers in Spring |
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER |
|
Hildegard Donavan |
New York City at Night |
VILLAGE PARK |
|
Ted De Rubis |
Bridging the Conemaugh |
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER |
|
Ted De Rubis |
Triangles Over the Conemaugh |
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER |
|
Ted De Rubis |
Memories of the Conemaugh |
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER |
|
Ted De Rubis |
Searching for the Conemaugh |
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER |
|
Ted De Rubis |
Indian Spirit Over the Conemaugh |
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER |
|
JoAnn Tonks |
Wheel and Saddle |
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER |
|
Adrianne Hetherington |
Serenity Island |
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER |
|
Joanne Baker MacLeod |
Raccoon at Bird Feeder |
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER |
|
Joanne Baker MacLeod |
Tina Climbing |
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER |
|
Robert Mariani |
Sunflowers in Bloom |
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER |
|
Judy Pritchatt |
Sasha |
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER |
|
Jeannette Parssi |
Wellington Sunset |
CITY HALL |
|
Talia Fradkin |
The Art of Nature |
CITY HALL |
|
Talia Fradkin |
Lively |
CITY HALL |
|
Talia Fradkin |
Enchanted |
CITY HALL |
|
Mika Berlic |
The Archway |
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER |
|
Mika Berlic |
Isola Town on Adriatic Coast |
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER |
|
Mika Berlic |
Dolphins Family |
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER |
|
Mika Berlic |
Stingray |
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER |
|
Mika Berlic |
Town on Murano Island |
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER |
Februaty, 2013 – Kevin Perkins Golf Academy
Kevin Perkins Golf Academy Conducting Junior After-School Tuesday Golf Program, at Binks Forest Golf Club.
Wellington, Florida, January 21, 2013
Kevin Perkins Golf Academy is currently conducting its very popular Junior After-School Tuesday Golf Program, at Binks Forest Golf Club, in Wellington.
The Junior After-School Tuesday Golf Program is open to boys and girls ages 7-17, and will take place on Thursday evenings from 4:30pm-5:30pm.
For more information about the Junior After-School Tuesday Golf Program and other programs provided by the Kevin Perkins Golf Academy, please visit their website at www.kevinperkinsgolfacademy.com or call 561 301-3783.
February, 2013 – Ticketmaster tickets at the Mall at Wellington Green
Ticketmaster tickets at the Mall at Wellington Green
Hey MallStars Kids Club members,
Did you know that you can buy Ticketmaster tickets at The Mall at Wellington Green?
You can!
Tickets for all the great family-friendly events coming to town are available
for purchase at the Ticketmaster retail outlet at the Guest Services desk!
EVENTS COMING SOON:
Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam
February 9 – Sun Life Stadium
Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival
March 1 – BB&T Center (Goes on sale January 25th!)
Harlem Globetrotters
March 8 – Florida Atlantic University Arena
Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream
March 23 – BB&T Center (Goes on sale February 8th!)
Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!
March 24 – Broward Center for Performing Arts
Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries
June 15 – Broward Center for Performing Arts
If you have any questions, please call the Guest Services desk at (561)227-6925.
The Mall at Wellington Green
10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 2000
Wellington, FL 33414