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Octeber, 2012 – The First of the Women in Power Luncheons

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The First of the Women in Power Luncheons

The first in a series of three “Women in Power” Luncheons, sponsored by PNC Bank and benefiting the YWCA of Palm Beach County, will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2012, 11:30 a.m., in the Grand Court of the Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens.  Honored guest is Erin Gray, actress, model and spokesperson for the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, whose topic is “No Longer Silent.”

 

The speakers for the following luncheons, scheduled for early 2013, will be announced soon.

 

The YWCA is celebrating its 95th year of service to Palm Beach County.  Among its programs are Harmony House, a shelter for abused women and their children; two Child Development Centers; transitional housing for women; Y-Girls, a leadership and mentoring program for girls aged 9-13; and a racial justice initiative.

 

Tickets are $50.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call the YWCA, 561-640-0050, Ext. 134.

 

October, 2012 – Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Opens 21st Season

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KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Opens 21st Season With a Dazzling Array of

Stars & Shows for the Whole Family

During October & November 2012

 

The Performers:  Clay Aiken, BélO, Benise En Fuego!, Dave Koz Christmas, Mannheim Steamroller, Idina Menzel, the National Symphony Orchestra of  Cuba, Jake Shimabukuro

& the St. Lawrence String Quartet

 

The Productions:  CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, DRUMLINE LIVE & Sesame Street Live Elmo Makes Music

                                                                                                                     

(West Palm Beach, FL – September 28, 2012)  The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performance Arts is opening its 21st season with a star-laden line-up during the first two months:

 

OCTOBER

October 12-14

+ Friday – 7 p.m.

+ Saturday – 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.

+ Sunday – 1 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.

Sesame Street Live

“Elmo Makes Music”

 (Family Fare)

Jenny, an enthusiastic new music teacher, arrives on Sesame

Street only to discover that her instruments are missing. Jenny’s new Muppet friends quickly come to the rescue and discover “instruments” they never knew existed … rubber duckies, trash can lids and even cookie jars. Elmo and friends teach children that everyone can make and enjoy beautiful music together.

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall

Tickets start at $12

(Family Fare sponsored by SBA Communications Corporation)

 

October 20 – 7:30 p.m.  (Saturday)

Movies By Moonlight

Coraline

(Family Fare)

When Coraline moves to an old house, she feels bored and neglected by her workaholic parents, until she finds a hidden door and discovers an alternate version of her life on the other side. On the surface, this parallel reality is eerily similar to her real life — only much better, there her parents aren’t distracted by work and Coraline is always the center of attention. But when her adventure reveals sinister secrets, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness, determination and bravery to return home and save her real family. (Starring Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, John Hodgman. Rated PG; 100 minutes; 2009 – Animation)

Gosman Amphitheatre

Tickets: $5 

General Admission, includes a complimentary bag of popcorn

(Family Fare sponsored by SBA Communications Corporation)

 

NOVEMBER

November 2 – 8 p.m.  (Friday)

Jake Shimabukuro

Renowned for lightning-fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques, this ukulele sensation’s concerts feature an array of genres including jazz, blues, funk, classical, bluegrass, folk, flamenco and rock and are a high-energy, jaw-dropping musical treat not to be missed.

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall

Tickets start at $15

(With support from WPBT2)

 

November 8 – 8 p.m.  (Thursday)

Benise En Fuego!

The Emmy® Award-winning Benise’s fiery Spanish guitar and international dance troupe returns in an even hotter show! See for yourself why the Los Angeles Times calls it “The Latin Riverdance.” En Fuego! showcases classic songs from Led Zeppelin, Queen, Bach and the Eagles to name a few and marries them with Spanish guitar and Spanish dance. Benise’s love of both Spanish guitar and rock brings a fierce intensity to these new interpretations of his favorite classic anthems. Don’t miss this uniquely gifted musician in a show that is all at once a celebration of culture, love, music and life.

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall

Tickets start at $25

 

November 9 – 8 p.m.  (Friday)

DRUMLINE LIVE

Inspired by the hit movie Drumline and featuring musicians from highly distinguished marching band programs, DRUMLINE LIVE parades out of the football stadium onto the stage with explosive percussion, blazing brass, heavy doses of drum riffs and cadences, riveting choreography and soul-infused interpretations of Top 40 hits. “… it could very well out-stomp STOMP and out-blast Blast,” declares the Springfield News Sun.

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall

Tickets start at $15

Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free musical presentation in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 p.m.

(Sponsored by Bank of America; With support from Sun-Sentinel)

 

November 10 – 8 p.m. (Saturday)

National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba

Enrique Pérez Mesa, Conductor

Guido López-Gavilán, Guest Conductor

Ignacio “Nachito” Herrera, Piano

(Regional Arts Concert Series)

The acclaimed Havana orchestra continues its international touring

with its first-ever concerts in the United States. Vibrant works by Cuban composers, such as the renowned Ernesto Lecuona of Malagueña fame, will alternate with well-loved classics, from Schubert to Gershwin.

+ Gershwin / Cuban Overture

+ Herrera / Tribute to Lecuona

+ Gavilán / Guaguancó

+ Marín / Danzón “El Médico de Pianos”

+ Schubert / Symphony No. 5 in B-flat, D. 485

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall

Tickets start at $25

(Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis)

Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free pre-concert discussion by Sharon McDaniel at 6:45 p.m. and a free musical presentation in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 p.m.

 

November 11 – 2 p.m. (Sunday)

National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba

Enrique Pérez Mesa, Conductor

Guido López-Gavilán, Guest Conductor

Ilmar Gavilán, Violin

(Regional Arts Concert Series)

+ Lecuona / Malagueña

+ Mendelssohn / Symphony No. 4 in A, Op. 90 (“Italian”)

+ Mendelssohn / Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64

+ Gavilán / Guaguancó

+ Lecuona / La Comparsa

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall

Tickets start at $25

(Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis)

Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free pre-concert discussion by Sharon McDaniel at 12:45 p.m.

 

November 13-18, 2012

+ Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 8 p.m.

+ Wednesday, Saturday – 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.

+ Sunday – 2 p.m.

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN

(Kravis On Broadway)

Based on the hit DreamWorks film and the incredible true story that inspired it, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is the high-flying, splashy new Broadway musical that tells the story of Frank W. Abagnale, Jr., a teenager who runs away from home in search of the glamorous life. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer — living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams.

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall

Tickets start at $25

(Sponsored by BMO Private Bank)

Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free pre-performance discussion by Jason Gillman and Jacqueline Bayne at 6:45 p.m. and a free musical presentation in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 p.m. on Nov. 13.

 

November 17 – 7:30 p.m.  (Saturday)

BélO

On Tour as Part of Center Stage℠

(P.E.A.K. – Provocative Entertainment at Kravis – Performance)

Haiti’s acoustic innovator and social activist channels his home’s deep and diverse Afro-Caribbean roots with catchy, reggae-inflected songs and R&B soul. BélO’s punchy, energetic vibes served up in Creole are a perfect fit for the dance hall or concert stage. “His mix of reggae with jazz and slicker pop has made him a star both at home and in Europe.” says the New York Daily News

Gosman Amphitheatre

Tickets $15

(P.E.A.K. – Provocative Entertainment at Kravis – is made possible by a grant from the MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis)

 

November 21 – 8 p.m.  (Wednesday)

Pandora Unforgettable Moments presents

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis

Get an early start on your “holiday mood” when Mannheim Steamroller brings its Christmas tour to the Kravis Center. Created by Chip Davis, Mannheim Steamroller’s signature sound is where classical and modern-day rock, acoustic and electronic music meet. Celebrate the spirit of the season with the “18th century rock band” that has become one of the biggest-selling adult contemporary/new age music groups of all time with over 40 million records sold, 20 million in the Christmas genre alone.

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall

Tickets start at $25

 

November 23 – 8 p.m.  (Friday)

Clay Aiken Holiday Show

When American Idol’s Clay Aiken belted out his touching 2003 rendition of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” he won over the hearts of millions. Now, nine years later, he has gone on to play to standing-room-only concerts, sold more than six million albums, penned a New York Times bestselling memoir and starred on Broadway in Monty Python’s Spamalot. His family-friendly Christmas concert will be filled with holiday classics, including many from his platinum album Merry Christmas with Love. He will be accompanied by an orchestra.

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall

Tickets start at $25

 

November 24 – 8 p.m.   (Saturday)

St. Lawrence String Quartet

Geoff Nuttall, Violin

Scott St. John, Violin

Lesley Robertson, Viola

Christopher Costanza, Cello

(Regional Arts Concert Series)

The Baltimore Sun proclaimed, “Folks convinced that they hate chamber music should spend a couple hours with the St.

Lawrence String Quartet. The conversion rate would surely be

high. This group backs up impressive technical skills with a level of

infectious enthusiasm, not to mention an ability to communicate.”

The illustrious Canadian ensemble returns to Regional Arts with a

centennial salute to the superb English composer Benjamin Britten

(born 1913).

+ Haydn / String Quartet in D minor, Op, 76, No. 2 (“Quinten”)

+ Britten / String Quartet No. 2 in C, Op. 36

+ Dvořák / String Quartet No. 14 in A-flat, Op. 105

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall

Tickets start at $25

(Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis)

Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free pre-performance discussion by Sharon McDaniel at 6:45 p.m.

 

November 25 – 8 p.m.  (Sunday)

Dave Koz Christmas

With Special Guests Sheila E., David Benoit, Javier Colon

And Introducing Margo Rey

Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2012, a cherished holiday tradition marking its 15th anniversary, is an uplifting, high-energy show the whole family will love. Get into the holiday spirit as some of music’s biggest and brightest names jam on fresh, lively arrangements of seasonal favorites, led by multi-Grammy® nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz. Koz’s latest record, the Grammy® nominated Hello Tomorrow, features the chart-topping hits “Put The Top Down” and “Anything’s Possible.” He also has released three classic holiday albums.

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall

Tickets start at $20

 

November 28 – 8 p.m.  (Wednesday)

Idina Menzel

Broadway powerhouse Idina Menzel – the Tony® Award-winning “Elphaba” from the international blockbuster Wicked – will be accompanied by a symphony orchestra. With a diverse repertoire of classic pop, musical theatre favorites (including hits from Wicked and Rent) as well as songs from her album Live: Barefoot at the Symphony, Idina Menzel demonstrates why she  is one of the great vocal performers of our time.

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall

Tickets start at $25

Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free musical presentation in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 p.m.

 

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.

 

For Photos:

To download accompanying images or video, go to the Kravis Center’s online pressroom at http://pressroom.kravis.org.

 

To view the Kravis Center Season Brochure, visit  www.kravis.org/brochure

 

Media Contact for Interviews:

Gary Schweikhart

PR-BS, Inc.

561.756.4298

gary@pr-bs.net

 

October, 2012 – The Everglades

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October, 2012 – The Everglades

Living Greenbryan-hayes

The Everglades . . . a Wetland of International Importance

By Bryan Hayes

Do you ever wonder about all of the nuances in our daily life that pass us by without us even noticing half the time?   There is literally something going on all around us all the time, and most of the time, we don’t even realize it.   Florida itself has a wealth of biodiversity that is easily taken for granted.

Take for example, The Everglades.  The Everglades National Park is one of only three places on Earth to be named as a Wetland of International Importance, a World Heritage Site, and an International Biosphere Reserve.   It is also the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States.

Part of what makes the national park so magnificent is all the wildlife it sustains.   While the Florida panther is a quite common name thanks to the hockey team, in reality it is one of 36 protected or threatened species that make their home in the national park.   Today there are fewer than 100 Florida panthers left in the wild.

The ecosystems that make up the national park are very delicate.  You may have heard lately about the problems of the python population that was introduced into South Florida.

Florida has ecosystems not found in 47 states.  South Florida has more exotic non-native fish, reptiles, birds, and even plants than most

other states.  The damage some of these can cause can, and does, upset the natural balance of the environment.

 

We may not notice these changes, or how detrimental they may be, just like when we walk out the front door every day to thinking that everything looks the same.   On the contrary, life is always changing.   Affecting one ecosystem, affects others in kind.  What we often overlook is just how valuable each of these is and how fortunate we are to have such natural wonders like the Everglades National Park.  

The old adage that we do not notice it until it’s gone is appropriate for the world that we live in and all that surrounds – and supports us.   Each species, every native plant, and all of the animals play an important part collectively in sustaining what we currently have at our disposal in terms of our environment.  The biodiversity that Florida offers is quite extraordinary, and part of what makes Florida unique.

There are so many other places within Florida, and even right here in Wellington that offer such natural beauty.   Within that beauty, is a world of ecosystems unto themselves. Each one is unique in their own way and provides so much than merely something nice to look at. And do not limit yourself to the Everglades National Park, but check out the other parks in the area too.   Feel free to send me an email with your experiences and any historical information that may not be readily available regarding the Everglades. I’d love your input!    

Bryan Hayes is an actor, amateur photographer, business consultant and full-time lover of all things living.  To check out more from Bryan Hayes, please visit his blog at:http://outofthehaze.wordpress.com/.

 

 

 

October, 2012 – Hanley Center Foundation’s Mangrove Group

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Hanley Center Foundation’s Mangrove Group

Miniature Golf Outing

October 25, 2012

6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

 

WHO: Young professionals are invited to participate in Hanley Center Foundation’s Mangrove Group

 

WHAT: Join the Hanley Center Foundation’s Mangrove Group for an exciting night out with friends and area young professionals at Putt’n Around in Delray Beach.  The evening will include a round of miniature golf, hors d’oeuvres and a raffle drawing.

 

WHEN:  October 25, 2012 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

 

WHERE: Putt’n Around Delray Beach

350 NE 5th Avenue (Federal Highway)

Delray Beach, Florida 33483

 

WHY: The Hanley Center’s Mangrove Group was created to give local, young professionals an opportunity to become proactive in the fight against addiction, and help support the Hanley Center Foundation. More information can be found on the group’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MangroveGroup.

 

HOW MUCH: $20 per person. RSVP by October 23rd or guests can pay at the event.

 

GENERAL INFO: For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MangroveGroup or contact Kelly Colamarino at kcolamarino@hanleycenter.org or 561-841-1048. 

September, 2012 – Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Receives National Education Grant from The Broadway League

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Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Receives National Education Grant from The Broadway League

 

$5K Grant Will Enable Students from U.B. Kinsey Elementary School in West Palm Beach to Attend National Touring Production of MARY POPPINS (Jan 29-Feb 3) & Create and Perform Their Own Show

 

(West Palm Beach, FL – September 25, 2012)  For the third year in a row, the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts has been named a recipient of the 17th Annual National Education Grant from The Broadway League, the national trade association for the Broadway industry.

 

These grants are intended to support inspired and inventive programs for a wide range of students to experience and understand Broadway performances as a form of artistic expression and a powerful educational tool. 

 

The 2012 National Education Grants program presents 10 companies with a grant of $5,000 to help them develop and maintain educational programming associated with touring Broadway productions.

 

The upcoming Kravis On Broadway presentation of MARY POPPINS (January 29-February 3, 2013) will be the focal point of this National Education Grant. The Kravis Center will partner with Blue Planet Writers’ Room to collaborate with 4th and 5th graders from U.B. Kinsey Elementary in West Palm Beach to mine and shape family oral histories for both performance and publishing purposes.

 

The musical MARY POPPINS conveys life lessons to the children through song. Likewise, the elementary students’ stories will reflect their cultural heritage and be celebrated through a storytelling performance and illustrated anthology. The participating students will attend a performance of MARY POPPINS at the Kravis Center as part of the program.

 

MARY POPPINS will be presented at the Kravis Center for eight performances starting in late-January. The other touring shows in the current Kravis On Broadway series include CATCH ME IF YOU CAN (November 13-18), JERSEY BOYS (December 19-January 6), BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL (March 5-10), JEKYLL & HYDE starring American Idol star and Tony® Award nominee Constantine Maroulis and Grammy® nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox (March 26-31) and PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT (April 23-28). Subscription tickets to this series are available by calling (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471.  Individual tickets for MARY POPPINS go on sale to the public on December 8.

 

In addition to the Kravis Center, the other recipients nine of The Broadway League’s prestigious National Education Grant in 2012 are the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, WI; Shea’s Performing Arts Center in Buffalo, NY, the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines (Iowa); the Wharton Center for Performing Arts in East Lansing, MI; the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville; the Connecticut Association for the Performing Arts in New Haven; the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia; the California Musical Theatre in Sacramento and the Seattle Theatre Group in the State of Washington. 

 

 

About The Broadway League’s National Education Grants:

Since it was founded in 1996, The Broadway League’s National Education Grants program has awarded $750,000 in grants to support the education efforts of Broadway presenting organizations. The League administers this program with generous additional financial support from Theatre Development Fund.

 

During the past year, theatre education professionals at organizations that present touring Broadway productions have worked closely with local teachers and community organizations to create activities that engage young people with theatre and enhance their academic experiences.

 

“We salute our member organizations’ dedication to teaching impressionable young minds tolerance, literacy, peace, tradition, cultural identity, and more via the performing arts,” commented Charlotte St. Martin, Executive Director of The Broadway League. “Lessons learned through theatre not only educate students about the world at large, but exposure to live theatre creates a lifelong habit of theatre-going.”

 

In addition to the National Education Grants program, The Broadway League also administers similar grants for education programs affiliated with Broadway productions in New York City each year.

 

Founded in 1930, The Broadway League is the national trade association for the Broadway industry.  The League’s 700-plus members include theatre owners and operators, producers, presenters, and general managers in over 200 North American cities, as well as suppliers of goods and services to the theatre industry.  Each year, League members bring Broadway to nearly 30 million people in New York and on tour across the U.S. and Canada. For more information, please visit www.broadwayleague.com.

 

 

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.

October, 2012 – AW in Pictures

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October, 2012 – AW in Pictures

Just a few highlights of happenings Around Wellington. For many more photos, visit the link “Photo Galleries” on this site! For recent videos, click on our “Videos” link.

On Sept. 27th, family and friends celebrated the 5th birthday of Joey of Joey’s Outback in Wellington. The birthday party, open to the public, included face painting and a magic show. Joey looked quite happy to see his very large cake. For more info about Joey’s Outback, visit last month’s "AW Spotlight" story.
On Sept. 27th, family and friends celebrated the 5th birthday of Joey of Joey’s Outback in Wellington. The birthday party, open to the public, included face painting and a magic show. Joey looked quite happy to see his very large cake. For more info about Joey’s Outback, visit last month’s "AW Spotlight" story.

 

VP Joe Biden visits Boca. Photo by Carol Porter.
VP Joe Biden visits Boca. Photo by Carol Porter.
On Saturday, Sept. 22, actress Blythe Danner visited OFA-Florida volunteers at a senior-to-senior phone bank to thank them for their hard work and dedication to President Obama’s re-election campaign and share her personal reasons for supporting President Obama this November. Local senior volunteers made calls to fellow seniors to talk about the clear difference between the Obama-Biden and Romney-Ryan plans for Medicare and the potential impact this election could have on Florida seniors. Danner spoke to seniors and made phone calls while she was visiting the OFA office. Danner is the mother of actress Gwyneth Paltrow and appeared opposite Robert De Niro in the 2000 comedy hit Meet the Parents and its sequels Meet the Fockers and Little Fockers. From 2001 to 2006, she regularly appeared on the TV show Will & Grace as Will Truman's mother Marilyn.
On Saturday, Sept. 22, actress Blythe Danner visited OFA-Florida volunteers at a senior-to-senior phone bank to thank them for their hard work and dedication to President Obama’s re-election campaign and share her personal reasons for supporting President Obama this November. Local senior volunteers made calls to fellow seniors to talk about the clear difference between the Obama-Biden and Romney-Ryan plans for Medicare and the potential impact this election could have on Florida seniors. Danner spoke to seniors and made phone calls while she was visiting the OFA office. Danner is the mother of actress Gwyneth Paltrow and appeared opposite Robert De Niro in the 2000 comedy hit Meet the Parents and its sequels Meet the Fockers and Little Fockers. From 2001 to 2006, she regularly appeared on the TV show Will & Grace as Will Truman's mother Marilyn.
A fundraiser was held for Tami Donnally, a candidate for Florida House District 86, on September 19, at Binks Forest Golf Course and Country Club. For more information about her campaign, check out her website at http://tamidonnally.com/.
A fundraiser was held for Tami Donnally, a candidate for Florida House District 86, on September 19, at Binks Forest Golf Course and Country Club. For more information about her campaign, check out her website at http://tamidonnally.com/.
Dr. Tomer Haik, "The Kids Teeth Doctor" stands by his bulletin board of "thank you" letters from patients. See related story this month under "AW Spotlight" (for October, 2012). Also see Dr. Haik in this month's Letter from the Editor video.
Dr. Tomer Haik, "The Kids Teeth Doctor" stands by his bulletin board of "thank you" letters from patients. See related story this month under "AW Spotlight" (for October, 2012). Also see Dr. Haik in this month's Letter from the Editor video.

October, 2012 – Hurricane Grill & Wings

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October, 2012 – Hurricane Grill & Wings

The Florida Foodie

A Great Late-Nite Bite: Hurricane Grill & Wings

Hurricane Grill & Wingssaucysarah

4075 State Road 7 (441), Wellington, FL 33467
Phone: 561-318-6107

By Saucy Sarah

After spending a Friday night trying to reclaim our misspent youth roller skating, my best pals and I had worked up a big appetite. It was pushing eleven o’clock and our choices were limited at that time of night, so we ended up at the newest location of the chain restaurant, Hurricane Grill & Wings, located on the Northwest corner of 441 and Lake Worth Road.  I had never been to a Hurricane before, though I had passed by several of the other non-descript store front locations in Palm Beach County. Being the foodie I am, I was enthusiastic to go and try something new.

The new location is a cut above the other franchises from the moment you pull up. You feel like you are at a beachside establishment at Hurricane with their large outdoor eating space including an authentic thatched hut over the bar. There even were children playing in a planter of real beach sand as we walked in. Even at the later hour, the place was lively with a good mix of ages. The vibe is light and fun for friends and family. It’s a great place to spend a fall night watching your favorite game on one of their large flat screens.

I did not go in expecting anything more than your typical bar & grillhurricanewings fare served at a standard I have become accustomed to at similar places: meaning lackluster food. I must say I was pleasantly surprised by quality of the food and the variety of menu offerings. Wings are king at Hurricane, as the name states, and the wings come in a dizzying array of flavors and styles. I chose the classic medium preparation for my ten wings ($9.99). They were cooked through—with the skin nice a crispy as it should be—and they were juicy and just the right bite of heat. Another highlight was the Obscenely Loaded Fries ($8.99). Potato chip cut fries are loaded to the gills with blue cheese, bacon, buttermilk ranch, and wings sauce with jalapenos sprinkled over the top. You can’t eat just one. I also really enjoyed my cheeseburger ($7.99). It was cooked a perfect medium-rare as I had requested and came out juicy and beefy with a load of crisp hand-cut fries. So far, I was in bar-food heaven.

Hurricane also offers a nice selection of seafood and fish entrees. Their Mahi fish Taco ($11.99) with nice chunks of grilled Mahi and all the fixings you would expect were good. I would have liked to have seen some shredded cabbage on them, like a fish taco should come with. The Fried Pickles with Cyclone Sauce ($4.99) were the disappointment of the night. The pickle’s breading was too heavy for the thin pickle chips and the sauce that accompanied them was too spicy and did not marry well with the flavor of the pickles. Being a devoted fried pickle lover, I was disappointed.

Hurricane is not just a great place for a late night bite, but anytime ofstorefront the day. I look forward to returning and sampling more of their extensive and interesting menu and spending time in a great beachy atmosphere with my friends. Take a crowd with you, tuck a napkin into your shirt and get messy with a pile of wings and a nice cold beer!

*****

Calling all Burger Lovers! Nominate your favorite burger spot for Around Wellington’s 1st annual Best Burgers of the Palm Beaches! Send in your nominations for the best place to get a burger in Palm Beach County. The top nominations will then go head to head vying for the top ten best burgers of the Palm Beaches. Post your vote on our Facebook page or email it to: AroundWellington@earthlink.net, subject line “AW Best Burgers.” Stay tuned for the burger ballot, coming soon!

October, 2012 – Confessions of a Jewish Shiksah

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October, 2012 – Confessions of a Jewish Shiksah

Confessions of a Jewish Shiksah…Dancing on Hitler’s Grave

Sunday, October 28th

At Sloan’s Curve in Palm Beach

 An edgy but clever, “don’t bring your granny unless she’s Joan Rivers” show.

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October, 2012 – Three J’s Cigar Golf Tournament

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Three J’s Cigar Golf Tournament Will ‘Spread the Wealth’ With Area Charities

(Wellington, Fla.) — Three J’s Cigar Emporium has a great new twist on its upcoming charity golf tournament. The event has already designated two primary charities, Brigance Brigade, that supports ALS, or more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Desease and, the Little Smiles Foundation, that helps children hospitalized in the western communities.

The new twist to this event is that another charity will be awarded $1,500 should their assigned golf team, selected by a blind draw, win the scramble format event. 

To be eligible for the $1,500 contribution, local companies or individuals may sponsor a golf hole for $125. So, their $125 investment could become $1,500. They are also allowed to include an informational brochure about their charity in the golfer’s information packet that will distributed to every player.

This is the second year for the Three’s J’s Cigar Golf Extravaganza. Last year nearly 100 players participated and raised $13,000 for the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. 

This year’s event tees-off at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 13 at Binks Forest Golf Club. Individual player entry is $95 per person, or player’s may enter as a four-person scramble team for $380.  Every player will receive a gift package of cigars valued over $100, a goody bag with additional gifts, a sit-down dinner following the tournament, prizes for hole-in-one opportunities and there will be a live and silent auction of some amazing gift items.

Store owner Jeremy Fedoruk sought to “spread the wealth” with several charities this year.

“Our business has been blessed with great people supporting us not only here in the Western Communities, but in Davie and our new shop that just opened in Boca,” said Fedoruk.

“Last year’s success is what we are hoping to build on and make this an event that golfers’ of any skill level will enjoy. Also, it’s my hope that those who love cigars will embrace this tournament as ‘their’ tournament every year.”

Numerous cigar manufacturers have lent their support to the event and will be on hand to provide free samples and gifts to participants.

For more information on how you can participate as a player contact Three J’s Cigars at 561-868-5600 or drop by the shop located at 4115 S. State Road 7 to pick up an entry form. Entry forms are also available at Binks Forest Golf Club. Entry deadline is Monday, October 8. 

September, 2012 – Brio’s New Fall Menu

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brio tuscan GRILLE sOUTH FLORIDA LOCATIONS DEBUT BOUNTIFUL NEW FALL MENU
BRIO’s Menu Also Abundant with New Tuscan Tasters Bar Menu Additions,
$5 Weekday Drink Specials
South Florida – Sept. 24, 2012 – BRIO Tuscan Grille South Florida locations are introducing a harvest of delicious dishes on their new fall menu starting Tuesday, Sept. 25. After many requests from loyal guests, BRIO is also excited to offer a Gluten Friendly menu with several entrée options. BRIO locations in South Florida are at The Village at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, The Shops at Pembroke Gardens in Pembroke Pines, The Shops at Boca Center in Boca Raton, and The Gardens Mall in PalmBeach Gardens.
BRIO’s fall menu includes delectable new dishes for both lunch and dinner. New items available during lunch only are the Braised Beef & White Cheddar Panini with balsamic onions, peperoncini and creamy horseradish, served with housemade chips ($11.75), and the Grilled Mahi Mahi Sandwich with tomatoes, Tuscan slaw and charred tomato remoulade, served with wild rice grain salad ($11.95).
A great start to any meal is one of BRIO’s flavorful new appetizers. Available during lunch and dinner, guests will enjoy the new Crab & Shrimp Fonduta, bubbling hot and creamy, with Parmesan crisps for dipping ($8.95 for lunch and $10.95 for dinner); Tomato Mozzarella Capri Insalata, Kumato tomatoes and fresh mozzarella with field greens, lemon vinaigrette, basil and balsamic glaze ($7.95 for lunch and dinner); Antipasti Bruschetta, fresh Mozzarella, pepperoni, diced tomatoes, Kalamata olives, peperoncini and red wine vinaigrette ($10.75 for lunch and $10.95 for dinner); and Pepperoni & Sausage Pizzetta with Mozzarella, Ricotta and BRIO’s housemade tomato sauce ($6.75 for lunch and $6.95 for dinner).
For the main course at lunch or dinner, guests can enjoy the Caesar Grande Salad, Romaine tossed with Parmigiano-Reggiano, toasted Brioche croutons and housemade Caesar dressing ($8.95 for lunch and$9.50 for dinner) – add chicken breast ($2.99), add salmon ($4.50); and Fettuccine Campania, fresh egg fettuccine tossed with marinara, capers, Kalamata olives, basil, and Parmesan ($9.95 for lunch and $11.95 for dinner).
Offered during dinner only are new grill creations like the light Mahi Mahi Fresca with farro, spinach and a tomato basil vinaigrette ($17.50), and for steak lovers the new 5 oz. Filetto Di Romano, beef tenderloin served on a crispy Romano tomatowith garlic mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables ($19.95) is just the right size so there is still room for dessert.
Tocater to the millions of Americans who are adopting a gluten free diet, BRIO has unveiled its Gluten Friendly menu. Developed by BRIO Executive Chef Phil Yandolino in coordination with the Gluten Free Association, the Gluten Friendly menu offers the delicious, authentic northern Italian cuisine with the highest quality, freshest ingredients for which BRIO is known.
Gluten Friendly menu items are BRIO ChoppedSalad, chopped greens with tomatoes, black olives, onions, cucumber, Feta and Italian vinaigrette ($4.95); Caesar Salad, chopped Romaine hearts with housemade Caesar dressing and Parmigiano Romano cheese ($4.95), Salmon Griglia Salad with mixed greens with Roma tomatoes, asparagus, Feta and a lemonvinaigrette ($14.95); Pasta Pomodoro, gluten free penne tossed with grilled chicken, tomatoes, pine nuts, and a pesto drizzle ($15.95); Pasta BRIO, gluten free penne tossed with chicken, seared mushrooms and a red pepper sauce ($15.95); Pasta Primavera, gluten free penne tossed with mushrooms, spinach, Roma tomatoes, garlic and Feta cheese ($14.95); Chicken Griglia, grilled chickentopped with housemade Limone caper sauce, served with roasted vegetables and gluten free Penne Pomodoro ($18.25); Filetto Di Manzo Toscano, 8 oz. center-cut filet, perfectly seasoned and grilled to order, served with roasted vegetables and gluten free Penne Pomodoro ($27.95); and Salmon Griglia, grilled and marinated, topped with BRIO’s housemade Limone sauce, served with roasted vegetables and gluten free Penne Pomodoro ($20.95).
BRIO is also inviting guests to sit back and enjoy its new Tuscan Tasters bar bites menu additions and $5 weekday drink specials.
The popular $3.95 Tuscan Tasters bar menu, which provides small tastes of Tuscan cuisine, offers exciting new additions including Tomato & Mozzarella Capri, sliced Kumato tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella and basil, served with a balsamic glaze and field greens; and brought back by popular demand, Shrimptini, featuring chilled shrimp in a martini glass with classic cocktail sauce and flaxseed cracker. Additional savory items on the Tuscan Tasters menu include Beef Carpaccio, Margherita Flatbread, Sausage & Pepperoni Flatbread, Crispy Shrimp Piccante, BRIO Burger, Ravioli Caprese, Spicy Shrimp & Eggplant, and Roasted Garlic, Spinach & Artichoke Dip.
The Tuscan Tasters bar menu is featured in the bar area only at The Village at Gulfstream Park, The Shops at Pembroke Gardens in Pembroke Pines and The Shops at Boca Center locations every Monday–Friday from 3–6:30 p.m. and Monday–Thursday 9 p.m.–close. The Tuscan Tasters bar menu is featured in the bar area only at The Gardens Mall location every Monday–Friday from 3–7 p.m. and Monday–Thursday 9 p.m.–close.
Guests can also enjoy BRIO’s refreshing $5 drink specials on select spritzers, wines, sangria, martinis and mojitos. The specials are available Monday–Friday during Tuscan Taster bar menu times. Joining the $5 drink specials is the classic Italian Happy Hour cocktail, Aperol Spritz. Also offered for $5 per glass are Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Rosso wines handcrafted by Sartori di Verona Winery in the Veneto region of Italy, and housemade Sangria Rosa and White Peach Sangria. BRIO’s $5 martinis are Cosmo Classico, Pomegranate Cosmo, Black Raspberry Cosmo and Martini Classico, and $5 mojitos are Mojito Classico, Mango Mojito and Strawberry Mojito. Drink specials are offered where legallyavailable during select times.
“At BRIO, it is our goal to continue to create new menu items and drink offerings for our guests,” said BRIO Tuscan Grille Director of Marketing Nicole Roope. “With fall being the season of change, it’s the perfect time for us to introduce delicious new items sure to satisfy the most discerning tastes.”
About BRIO at The Village at Gulfstream Park
BRIO at The Village at Gulfstream Park is located at 600 Silks Run, Suite 1205, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. The 13,734-square-foot restaurant is located directly in front of the internationally-acclaimed Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach. BRIO at The Village at Gulfstream Park has indoor seating for 200 guests and al fresco dining for up to 120 on two Italian-style terraces. Three private dining areas accommodate groups ranging from 12–72, and the full-service bar area seats 32. Hours of operation are Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m.–10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m.–11 p.m. For reservations, call The Village at Gulfstream Park restaurant at (954) 362-1600.
About BRIO at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens
BRIO at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens is located at 14576 SW 5th Street, Pembroke Pines, FL 33082. The 8,400-square-foot restaurant has indoor seating for 260 guests and al fresco dining for 140 on its outdoor terrace, which includes a full-service bar. Hours of operation are Sunday–Thursday from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m.–11 p.m. For reservations, call The Shops at Pembroke Gardens restaurant at (954) 431-1341.
About BRIO at The Shops at Boca Center
BRIO at The Shops at Boca Center is located at 5050 Town Center Circle, Suite 239, Boca Raton, FL 33486. The 8,800-square-foot restaurant has indoor seating for 260 guests and al fresco dining for 100 on its outdoor terrace, as well as a full-service bar that seats 40. BRIO also offers a private dining area that seats 16-48 guests. Hours of operation are: Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. For reservations, call The Shops at Boca Center restaurant at (561) 392-3777.
About BRIO at The Gardens Mall
BRIO at The Gardens Mall is located at 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.
The 7,500-square-foot restaurant has indoor seating for 300 guests and al fresco dining for 50 on its outdoor terrace, which includes a full-service bar. Hours of operation are: Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. For reservations, call The Gardens Mall restaurant at (561) 622-0491.
About BRIO Tuscan Grille
BRIO (meaning “lively” or “full of life”) is an upscale affordable restaurant serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine. The subtitle, “Tuscan Grille” is descriptive in the menu that features wood-grilled and oven-roasted steaks, chops and seafood, similar to what one would find in an authentic ristorante in Tuscany. BRIO’s philosophy is “to eat well, is to live well; “which is why it only uses the finest and freshest ingredients. BRIO brings the pleasure of the Tuscan country villa to the American city. BRIO is part of Columbus-based BRAVO|BRIO Restaurant Group (BBRG). Founded in 1992, BBRG currently operates more than 100 restaurants in 31 states including BRAVO! Cucina Italiana, BRIO Tuscan Grille and Bon Vie Bistro. Please visit the website for BRIO locations at www.brioitalian.com and follow the restaurant on Twitter (twitter.com/brioitalian) and Facebook (facebook.com/brioitalian).
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