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February, 2012 – Caldwell Theatre Company Starts Working

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Caldwell Theatre Company Starts Working

 

Caldwell Theatre Company is set to launch the revamped, updated, and contemporized musical Working, featuring the music of Tony winners, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell), Lin Manuel Miranda (In the Heights) and Grammy winner James Taylor.  The original source material for this unabashedly American musical is based on the original novel Working by Studs Terkel.

 

“What drew me to the piece was the extent to which the material really celebrates the American worker,” said Clive Cholerton, Artistic Director of Caldwell Theatre Company and director for the show.  “In this period of high unemployment, it is so refreshing to hear this music which is so emotionally engaging and I think even further hints at the rebirth that we seem to be on the verge of.”

 

An all-Florida cast embodies this eclectic mix of monologues and songs featuring Broadway vets Melissa Minyard (Les Miserables), Barry Tarallo (Grease),  South Florida favorites, Jim Ballard (All My Sons, Urinetown, Adding Machine), Laura Hodos (She Loves Me),  Kareema Khouri (Motherhood the Musical) and Michael Focas (Lend Me a Tenor).  Musical Direction will be in the capable hands of Caryl Fantel whose previous work at Caldwell included the powerhouse show Vices: A Love Story and the Broadway Concert, A Secret Garden. 

 

Caldwell’s design team for the piece includes the always inventive scenic designer Tim Bennett, Joseph P.  Oshrey will provide lighting design, Linda C. Shorrock assumes costume design, Thomas M.  Shorrock sound design, and Sean Lawson will work his magic with projection design.

 

This will mark the second production of this updated version of Working with the original production in Chicago at the Broadway Playhouse.  Critical acclaim there lead to an extended run and further talks, which still continue, to move the show to New York.

 

“Working has a structure similar to A Chorus Line in that we really dive inside the mindset of these characters,” continued Cholerton.  “What we also see is just how interconnected we all are and how shared all of our experiences are.  Its themes are possibly the most universal of any show we’ve recently done at Caldwell Theatre Company.”

 

Writing for the Chicago Tribune, Chris Jones would say, “Working…packs more of an emotional punch that you’d expect…”

 

John Olson of Broadway World would state, “…Beyond its timeliness, though, Working remains a moving piece of musical theater, with one of the best scores of the latter 20th century.” 

Working

A Musical

From the book by STUDS TERKEL

Adapted by STEPHEN SCHWARTZ and NINA FASO

Songs by:  CRAIG CARNELIA, MICKI GRANT, LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA, MARY RODGERS, SUSAN BIRKENHEAD, STEPHEN SCHWARTZ AND JAMES TAYLOR.

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

 

Media Contact:

Clive Cholerton, Artistic Director of Caldwell Theatre Company  

561-995-2326 or clive@caldwelltheatre.com

 

Cast List: (in alphabetical order)

 

JIM BALLARD     

MICHAEL FOCAS    

LAURA HODOS     

KAREEMA KHOURI  

MELISSA MINYARD  

BARRY TARALLO

 

Director: CLIVE CHOLERTON

Musical Director:  CARYL FANTEL

Stage Manager: ROBERT HERRLE

Scenic Designer: TIM BENNETT

Sound Designer: THOMAS M. SHORROCK

Lighting Designer:  JOSEPH P. OSHREY

Costume Designer: LINDA C. SHORROCK

Projection Designer: SEAN LAWSON

 

Performances:

February 26 – April 1, 2012

Wednesday – Saturday: 8:00 p.m.

Select Tuesdays 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday: 2:00 p.m.

 

Tickets:

$27 to $50 depending on performance and seat location.  $10 Students with ID.

 

Box Office:

Box Office 561-241-7432

www.caldwelltheatre.com

 

 

Group Sales:

Group pricing of $25 for all performances are available. Groups must consist of at least 15. Groups receive one comp for every 20 tickets purchased. Contact Group Sales at (561) 995-2333 or groupsales@caldwelltheatre.com.

 

About Caldwell Theatre Company:

Caldwell Theatre Company is the longest running regional theater in South Florida. The 2011-2012 Mainstage Season celebrates our 37th Season. The theater has 333 seats with no obstructions and no seat is over 60 feet from the stage. You’ll feel as if you’re watching a performance from your living room. Accessible seating is available upon request. All donations are 100% tax deductable. Caldwell Theatre Company is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

February, 2012 – Students from Nine PBC High Schools Compete in Local Environmental Competition

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Students from Nine PBC High Schools Compete in Local Environmental Competition


WHO: Students from nine Palm Beach County high schools and numerous local environmental professionals will come together for the 2012 Palm Beach County Envirothon, sponsored by Whole Foods Market, Boca Raton and Wellington stores. The event is part of North America’s largest national environmental competition sponsored by the Canon Corporation. The regional Envirothon is coordinated by Palm Beach Soil and Water Conservation District and is one of the largest in the state. Annually over 100 top students participate in the one-day event vying for the opportunity to represent Palm Beach County at the Florida State Envirothon. 

WHAT: Envirothon is a field-oriented learning experience where students study Forestry, Aquatics, Wildlife, and Soils. Each year, a Current Issue is added to the mix, which for 2012 is Non-Point Source Pollution / Low Impact Development: Going Green with LID Technology. A new Lake Worth Lagoon topic has been added this year and is exclusive to Palm Beach County’s event. 

Study and resource materials are assembled by a committee of local environmental scientists from agencies including PBC Environmental Resources Management, Palm Beach Soil and Water Conservation District, USDA/Natural Resource Conservation Services, US Fish and Wildlife Services, University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, South Florida Water Management District and Lake Worth Lagoon Outreach Working Group. Study materials and test questions are designed to enhance critical thinking and problem solving skills. During the competition, teams of five students rotate between stations where they complete written and oral test questions and solve hands-on investigations about environmental issues.


In 2011, Team Shrub Patrol from Jupiter High School took first place at the Florida Envirothon and went on to place ninth out of 54 teams at the National Canon Envirothon.

WHEN: Friday, February 24, 2012 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

(Best time for media coverage is from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. VIP tour is at 11 a.m. and Awards Ceremony is at 1:30 p.m.)


WHERE: Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Boynton Beach
10216 Lee Road
Boynton Beach, FL 33473-4797
(561) 734-8303

February, 2012 – Breaking Up Is Hard To Do Coming to The Plaza Theatre

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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do Coming to The Plaza Theatre

 

Light-hearted musical sure to be a great time for guests!

 

PALMBEACH COUNTY, FL. – (February 22, 2012) The Plaza Theatre in Manalapan, Florida is proud to announce that Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, the fabulous musical comedy featuring the songs of Neil Sedaka will be coming to the theater beginning on March 8, 2012.

 

The comic story set in the 1960’s of Lois and Marge, two friends who are searching for romance and fun, showcases 18 NeilSedaka classics, including “Where The Boys Are”, “Sweet Sixteen”, “Calendar Girl”, and the chart topping “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” and is sure to have the audience singing along to the hits. Guests will be in for laughs as they follow the twosome on their adventures to create a memorable Labor Day weekend.

 

The show will run Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through March 25, 2012. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows will begin nightly at 7:30 p.m. A matinee performance is also available at 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets for all shows are $42. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please call (561) 588-1820 or visit www.theplazatheatre.net.

 

ABOUT THE PLAZA THEATRE:
The Plaza Theatre, a not-for-profit 250-seat theatre, is home to a variety of light-hearted shows that will please every show-goer. Opened in early 2012 by Alan Jacobson, a Palm Beach Gardens resident who ran the Florida Jewish Theatre for five seasons in the 1990s and then became an independent producer of cabaret shows, musical revues and comedies such as If You Ever Leave Me … I’m Going With You and Down the Garden Path, which played at the Royal Poinciana Playhouse, The Plaza Theatre promises lower-than-average ticket prices and plans to bring entertainment to all. For more information, please call (561) 588-1820 or visit theplazatheatre.net.

March, 2012 – Wellington Candidates’ Forum

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THE PALMS WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES WELLINGTON CANDIDATES’ FORUM – THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2012

 

 

The Government Affairs Committee of the Palms West Chamber of Commerce will host Wellington’s candidate forum on Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Wellington Council Chambers, 12300 West Forest Hill Boulevard.

 

Members of the public are invited to attend and will have an opportunity to meet with the candidates prior to the forum .  Former WPTV news anchor, Jim Sackett, is the moderator and   an editorial panel made up of local media will ask questions of the candidates.  Time permitting, members of the audience will be able to pose questions to the candidates through previously

submitted comment cards.    The forum will be televised on Channel 18 and on Wellington’s website.

 

 

For further information call Palms West Chamber of Commerce:  790-6200 or visit www.palmswest.com.

March, 2012 – RPB Candidate Forum

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THE PALMS WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES CANDIDATE FORUM IN ROYAL PALM BEACH

The Palms West Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the League of Women Voters, will host a forum for Village of Royal Palm Beach candidates running for contested council seats from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7th  at the Village Meeting Hall, 1050 Royal Palm Beach Boulevard, Royal Palm Beach.   All candidates running for contested council seats have been invited to participate. 

Members of the public are encouraged to attend these forums where they will have an opportunity to meet with the candidates and ask questions through previously submitted comment cards. 

For further information call  Scott Brown at the Palms West Chamber of Commerce: 

790-6200 or visit www.palmswest.com.

 

The Palms West Chamber of Commerce is the regional chamber for the west central communities of Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Greenacres, Loxahatchee Groves and the Acreage/Loxahatchee

February, 2012 – Wellington Garden Club March Meeting Announcement

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Wellington Garden Club March Meeting Announcement

The wellington Garden Club will meet on Monday, March 5, 2012 at the Wellington Community Center, 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd. , with a business meeting at 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch at 11:30 and a program at 12:15 presented by Mike Cartrett.

Mr. Cartrett’s program, “Bonsai-an Art, Hobby and Horticultural Practice,” will explore an art form originating many centuries ago in Asia . Bonsai, in Japanese, can be literally translated as “tray planting” and has developed into a whole new art form. It is the art of dwarfing trees or plants and developing them into an aesthetically appealing shape by growing, pruning and training them in containers according to prescribed techniques. A successful Bonsai is most definitely a horticultural masterpiece. Mr. Cartrett is an artist, teacher and nurseryman who has been owner of a wholesale Bonsai nursery for over 20 years. He has been a lecturer and teacher in Bonsai conventions all over the United States and this is a great opportunity to learn about this growing, living art form. 

Guests are welcome and there is no admission fee, but seating is limited. To reserve a seat, please RSVP to Jayne at 561-791-0273.

February, 2012 – Women of the Western Communities

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Women of the Western Communities

 

The Women of the Western Communities cordially invites you to attend its general meeting on Thursday, March 1, 2012, 6:30 p.m., at Madison Green Golf Club, 2001 Crestwood Boulevard North , Royal Palm Beach.

Members and guests will enjoy dinner followed by guest speaker Janet Lifshin, also known as the Haha Lady, a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, Certified Laughter Leader and Certified Family Life Educator.  The mission of HAHA, the Humor Alliance for Healthy Attitudes, is to bring healing humor to the community through various events.  Ms. Lifshin has been sharing laughter programs since 1995.

Guest fee is $30.

The WWC supports the YWCA Harmony House and college scholarships for area high school seniors.

For more information or to make a reservation, please contact Mair Armand at mair@wwc-fl.com or 561-635-0011.

February, 2012 – That’s Dancing Students Will Go To Nationals

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February, 2012 – That’s Dancing Students Will Go To Nationals

A Big Win for Talented That’s Dancing Students

 

February, 2012

 

Congratulations to Petite Master and Petite Miss Dance of Florida, Chapter 2, Nicholas LaMaina and Erica Borden!

 

Alec Mittenthal
Alec Mittenthal

Congratulations also to Junior Mister Dance of Florida, Chapter 2, Alec Mittenthal!

 

 

 

The students competed the weekend of February 3rd in Ocala, Florida. 

The students had to take scholarship classes, do an interview with the judges and compete with their dance solos.  All of these scores were calculated to determine the winners. These students will be traveling to Anaheim, California this July to represent the state at the Dance Masters of America 128th National Convention.  www.dma-national.org

 

Petite Master and Petite Miss Dance of Florida Chapter 2 Nicholas LaMaina & Erica Borden, along with Andrea LaMaina of That's Dancing
Petite Master and Petite Miss Dance of Florida Chapter 2 Nicholas LaMaina & Erica Borden, along with Andrea LaMaina of That's Dancing

For more information about That’s Dancing, located at the corner of Lantana Road and Jog Road, visit their website: http://www.thatsdancing.com/

 

 

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March, 2012 – PB Zoo News

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March, 2012 – PB Zoo News

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West Palm Beach, FL, February 20, 2012 – The Palm Beach Zoo has announced the following special events for February, March, April, and May of 2012. All events are free with Zoo Admission.

 

 

February 2012

DragonFest

Saturday, February 25 / 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Celebrate the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Dragon at the Palm Beach Zoo! Guests will enjoy Komodo dragon-themed animal enrichments, keeper talks, children’s crafts, live entertainment including vocal performances by students at the Contemporary Chinese School of South Florida, martial arts display from students at Falcon Martial Arts, and a Kung Fu demonstration and an authentic Dragon Dance performed by the John Wai Kung Fu Academy.  Please visit our website for complete schedule of events. www.palmbeachzoo.org

 

March 2012

We Care Kids Fair – Hosted by Parenting Plus Magazine

Saturday & Sunday March 3 & 4 / 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

This bi-annual event provides families with dynamic hands-on cultural and educational activities presented by local service organizations and businesses. The days’ entertainment includes live children’s performances, bounce house, games, crafts, and more. And don’t forget about the zoo’s amazing animal encounters and wonderful wildlife shows! For further information regarding We Care Kids Fair or to become a vendor, please contact Parenting Plus via email at pplus000@aol.com.

 

Save the Florida Panther Day – Colin the Panther’s 17th Birthday Celebration

Saturday, March 17 / 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Celebrate “Save the Florida Panther Day” and help us celebrate our very own Florida panther Colin’s 17th birthday. Enjoy a day full of animal encounters, keeper talks, and St. Patrick’s Day themed photo-ops, crafts, and giveaways. Make sure to swing by the Florida Pioneer House to see Colin enjoy his surprise birthday treat at 11:30 a.m.!

 

Breakfast with the Bunny

Saturday, March 31

Hop into the zoo and join us for egg-citing Egg Hunts, an egg-cellent hot breakfast buffet at the Tropics Café, and egg-xtra special guests – the Easter Bunny and some of his animal friends!  Register early, space is limited!  For additional information or to register, please visit us online at www.palmbeachzoo.org.

 

April 2012

Breakfast with the Bunny

Sunday, April 1 & Saturday, April 7

Hop into the zoo and join us for egg-citing Egg Hunts, an egg-cellent hot breakfast buffet at the Tropics Café, and egg-xtra special guests – the Easter Bunny and some of his animal friends!  Register early, space is limited!  For additional information or to register, please visit us online at www.palmbeachzoo.org.

 

Earth Day: Party for the Planet

Friday – Sunday, April 20 – 22 / 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

“Go Green” at the Palm Beach Zoo and celebrate Earth Day with your furry, feathered, and scaly friends!  The Palm Beach Zoo is partnering with other AZA-accredited zoos throughout the country to host the largest Earth Day celebration to help visitors discover ways to connect to the environment and to spark a major effort to address the conservation crisis.

 

May 2012                             

Malayan Tiger Cubs’ 1st Birthday Celebration

Saturday & Sunday, May 12 & 13 / 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Help us celebrate the first birthday of the zoo’s Malayan tiger cub trio!  Children’s games, tiger-themed crafts, live music, face painting, roving animal encounters, and much more are planned for the cubs’ wild birthday bash!  Please visit us online at www.palmbeachzoo.org for more details.

 

Bear Awareness Days

Saturday & Sunday, May 19 & 20 / 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Discover the “bear necessities” on how to support bear conservation.  Check out amazing bear bio-facts, learn about bear behavior through an exciting keeper talk/enrichment session, create your very own bear-themed masterpiece, play “Do Bears Eat Better Than I Do?” and see how you “measure up” to “Lewis & Clark,” our black bear brothers.

 

 

For more information about any of these events call (561) 547-WILD (9453) ext. 223 or visit www.palmbeachzoo.org – Events.

 

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 Boulevard. There is ample free parking. The zoo is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day except Christmas and Thanksgiving Day. For more information regarding the Palm Beach Zoo please visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.

 

 

February, 2012 – Allison Parssi Nominated for American Visions & Voices Award in Photography

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February, 2012 – Allison Parssi Nominated for American Visions & Voices Award in Photography

Allison Parssi Nominated for American Visions & Voices Award in Photography

 

The young photographer also wins 5 gold keys in regional Scholastic Competition

 

Nominated Photograph Will Be Displayed on Big Screen in NYC

 

Wellington , FL – Wellington H.S. senior Allison Parssi was honored recently by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers with 5 gold keys and a silver key in a regional competition open to students in Palm Beach and Martin Counties .

 

Upon entering the EG2 Gallery in CityPlace, where her work is on display with other gold and silver key winners, Ms. Parssi was surprised and happy to see that one of her photographs had also been nominated for an American Visions & Voices Award. This is the second year in a row that one of her photographs has been nominated for the prestigious award.

 

Ms. Parssi was further honored to learn that her nominated photograph, a black & white image titled “Margie” taken with her vintage 4×5 camera and developed by the photographer in in a darkroom, was selected for display on a large, lighted screen near the convention center in Manhattan during the 2012 National Art Educators Association’s annual convention. A digital rendering of the image will be displayed at 16 feet tall x 30 feet wide. 

 

Upon graduating from Wellington High School , Ms. Parssi will attend the Rochester Institute of Technology, in upstate NY, where she will major in photography.

The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers celebrates the creative achievement of America ’s teens. The Awards were founded in 1923 to offer recognition and scholarships for students for their artistic talents. Students who excel in the visual arts and creative writing participate in The Awards to earn recognition, get their work exhibited or published, and to earn scholarships. The Alliance presents over $250,000 annually in awards and scholarships to top winners of the Awards and their teachers.

 

RECOGNITION

During the 2011 program year, more than 50,000 students were recognized in their local communities, and 1,300 students will receive National Awards. Students and teachers will be celebrated at regional ceremonies, public events and the National Ceremony at Carnegie Hall.

REGIONAL AWARDS

·      Gold Key: The highest level of achievement on the regional level. Gold Key works are forwarded to New York City for national adjudication.

·      American Visions & Voices Nominees: Works named “Best of Show” for each region.

Silver Key: Works worthy of recognition on the regional level.

Honorable Mention: Work demonstrating artistic potential.

National Awards

Gold Medal: The most outstanding works in the nation.

American Visions & Voices Medal: Works selected from the American Visions & Voices nominees as the national “Best in Region.”

Silver Medal: Works demonstrating high honors on the national level.

The Educational Gallery Group, located at the north end of CityPlace next to Barnes & Noble, will display the gold and silver key winning works of art, including photography, painting, jewelry, sculpture and other 3D works, through the end of February.  Telephone (561) 315-6242.

 

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