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February, 2012 – Tiger Shark Cove Playground Closing Feb. 20th for Community Build Project

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Tiger Shark Cove Playground Closing Feb. 20th for Community Build Project

 

The playground at Tiger Shark Cove Park, located at 13800 Greenbriar Boulevard, will be closed to the public beginning Monday, February 20th, 2012 as Wellington prepares to upgrade this much-loved facility.

 

From Wednesday, March 21st through Saturday, March 24th, 2012, volunteers will rebuild the playground. This community rebuild project falls during the Palm Beach County School District’s spring break, and high school students are encouraged to volunteer to earn community service hours. Individual volunteers must be at least 15 years old. Children ages 10 to 14 can volunteer on-site with a parent or guardian. Child care will be provided for children ages 5 to 9.

 

Approximately 75 volunteers are needed each day to make this community build project a success. The volunteer application is available electronically in the Events section at www.wellingtonfl.gov. Minors who wish to volunteer must obtain parental consent. For additional information, contact Kim Henghold, Community Projects Manager, at (561) 791-4137 or via email at khenghold@wellingtonfl.gov. The playground at Tiger Shark Cove Park is slated to reopen on April 14th, 2012.

 

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

February, 2012 – 18th Annual Lake Worth Street Painting Festival

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18th Annual Lake Worth Street Painting Festival

Watch art emerge February 25– 26 in downtown Lake Worth

 

More than 600 artists will use the asphalt as their canvas to transform the streets of downtown Lake Worth into a temporary outdoor museum February 25 – 26 during the 18th Annual Street Painting Festival. The paintings – made only of chalk – range in style from Renaissance Classicism to Cubism and Pop Art, and include both original artwork and masterpiece reproductions. These pieces of art remain only until the next rain washes them away.

 

The Lake Worth Street Painting Festival claims bragging rights as the world’s  largest, covering more area than any other festival of its kind. This  “outdoor gallery” will be located on Lake and Lucerne Avenues, spanning between  Dixie Highway   and  Federal Highway .  It all starts at 10:00 AM and ADMISSION IS FREE. Parking is available throughout the downtown area, and valet service will also be available. Free festival transportation will make timely loops from the Lake Worth Tri-Rail station to City Hall during festival hours. 

 

The event is produced by Street Painting Festival Inc., a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, and the Greater Lake Worth Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the City of Lake Worth . Proceeds benefit the Street Painting Festival scholarships offered to graduating Palm Beach County high school students, as well as other community projects associated with the arts.

 

The Tradition of Street Painting

Traced back to 16th century Italy when itinerant artists would use their chalks to transform pavement into a makeshift canvas, street painting has retained its appeal through the centuries. As in ages past, crowds still gather to watch as fine works of art emerge. The “paintings” last only until the next rain, but the lively spirit and accessibility of the exhibition captivates new audiences each year and inspires lasting memories.

 

And be sure to join us downtown on Friday, February 24 for a pre festival taste of Lake Worth as the merchants and restaurants kick off the weekend festivities. All day and into the night with activities, music, food and drink.  And  a “Taste of Lake Worth ” Block Party at 6pm.  Enjoy our downtown and many of the Lake Worth restaurants, shops and galleries.

February, 2012 – The Plaza Theatre Opens with My Musical Comedy Life

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For Immediate release

Contact: Jennifer Martinez

561-301-4998

 

The Plaza Theatre Opens with Donna McKechnie’s My Musical Comedy Life

PALMBEACH COUNTY, FL. – (January 29, 2012) She is a legendary actress who has performed on Broadway for decades and now, The Plaza Theatre in Manalapan is proud to bring her incredible talents to Palm Beach County.

Donna McKechnie, who is best known for her Tony-Award winning performance in A Chorus Line, will open The Plaza Theatre with her one woman show, My Musical Comedy Life, on February 17-18, 2012. The actress, who has had her share of struggles and triumphs, will bring the entertaining story to life that will have guests reliving the highs and lows with her in this comedy hit.  

In addition to her role in A Chorus Line, McKechnie has appeared in a number of other Broadway shows includingPromises, Promises; Company; Sondheim: A Musical Tribute (which she also choreographed); On the Town; Sweet Charity (national tour); and State Fair, for which she won a Fred Astaire Award in 1996. Reviewing her recent one-woman show, My Musical Comedy Life, Ben Brantley wrote in the New York Times: “She remains the essence of the heroic drive that A Chorus Line celebrates.”

Both shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for theshow, which include a post show reception on opening night, are $55 per person February 17th and $39 per person February 18th. McKechnie will also hold a master class reception on Saturday, February 18 prior to her show.  There are a limited number of seats for the master class so reservations are required. Tickets and reservations for the class can be made by calling (561) 585-2683.

 

ABOUT THE PLAZA THEATRE:
The Plaza Theatre, a not-for-profit 250-seat auditorium, 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 anindependent 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) 585-2683.

February, 2012 – Riverwalk Events

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Contacts:

Carmen Ackerman, Riverwalk A&E District

954-414-6910 / cackerman@browardcenter.org

 

Duree Ross, Duree & Company, PR Consultant

954-723-9350 / duree@dureeandcompany.com

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

MEDIA ALERT/CALENDAR LISTING

 

RIVERWALK ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT PARTNERS PRESENT

AN ARRAY OF CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN FEBRUARY

 

WHO:

The Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment (A&E) District partners – Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Florida Grand Opera, Fort LauderdaleHistorical Society and the Historic Stranahan House Museum – are keeping the February cultural calendar in Fort Lauderdale very active. From Broadway performances and ballet to children’s story time and acclaimed art exhibitions, Riverwalk A&E District partners are offering a multitude of cultural opportunities for anyone to enjoy.        

 

WHAT/WHEN/WHERE:

Offering of the Angels: Old Master Paintings and Tapestries from the Uffizi Gallery

Throughout February, Museum of Art ׀ Fort Lauderdale

Offering of the Angels is curated by Antonio Natali, director of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy, and features tapestries and paintings by some of the greatest artists of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, including Sandro Botticelli, Parmigianino, Alessandro Allori, LucaGiordano, and Lorenzo Monaco, among many others.

 

Digging the Past Exhibition

Throughout February, Fort Lauderdale History Center

Digging the Past is an archaeological survey of one of Fort Lauderdale’s most historically important sites, the parcel of land adjacent to the Stranahan House. It once provided prehistoric Native Americans with a place to gather, eat, and live; that was a camping ground for Seminoles for years prior to the Seminole Wars; a trading post and tourist camp established by pioneer Frank Stranahan in the 1890s; and home to restaurants, homes and a major grocery store during the 20th century. Visitors to the Fort Lauderdale History Center can see a sampling of the archaeological materials unearthed in 2006.

 

 

 

Primordial:  Paintings and Sculpture by Isabel De Obaldía, 1985 – 2011 

Throughout February, Museum of Art ׀ Fort Lauderdale

Demons, beasts, gods and ghosts are the subjects of this mid-century career retrospective of the work of Panamanian-based artist Isabel De Obaldía. 

 

Fort Lauderdale’s FEC Passenger Station Exhibit

Throughout February, Fort Lauderdale History Center

This new exhibition allows guests to take a quick look at Florida East Coast passenger service in Fort Lauderdale and investigates the importance of the passengerstation to the growth of the town. For nearly 50 years, the station welcomed tens of thousands of people to Fort Lauderdale.

           

River Ghost Tours

Every Sunday in February, weather permitting, 7:30 p.m., Historic Stranahan House Museum

Historic Stranahan House Museum and Water Taxi offer an hour-long tour that includes a visit inside Stranahan House and a boat ride on the New River, including fascinating tales of spirits. Reservations a must; call 954-524-4736. $25 per person.

 

Miami City Ballet presents Program II

Friday, February 3 – Sunday, February 5, matinee and evening performances; Broward Center for the Performing Arts

Program II will feature a new, world premiere ballet by Liam Scarlett. The Royal Ballet’s most successful young choreographer has accepted a commission from the Miami City Ballet to create his first work for an American company. Program II will also feature: In the Night (Robbins/Chopin) and Ballet Imperial (Balanchine/Tchaikovsky).

 

Artwalk: Third Avenue Artists

Saturday, February 4, 6 – 9 p.m.; Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale

This special annual event begins and ends at the Museum of Art, where attendees can view the glass exhibition Primordial, which is complimentary and open to the public for this event only. 2-for-1 beer and wine specials and music in the Museum’s beautifully designed new plaza. Free trolley service available to and from artist studios on Third Avenue.

 

Suntrust Sunday Jazz Brunch

Sunday, February 5, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Along the Riverwalk

A free day of concerts, unique vendors and local delicacies along the stunning New River.Everyone is invited to celebrate the culture, including well-behaved, leashed pets. Guests can bring chairs, blankets and picnic baskets, or attend the catered Jazz Brunch Buffet, including pancakes, catch of the day, pastries,fruits and more, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ Peck Courtyard, 10:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. www.browardcenter/jazzbrunch.org

 

Historic Walking Tours

Sunday, February 5, 2:30 p.m.; Fort Lauderdale History Center

Hear stories about Old Fort Lauderdale and the early pioneers, learn about Henry Flagler and the Florida East Coast Railroad, and visit some of the oldest buildings in the city. Open to the public and free of charge, but donations to the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society are greatly appreciated. Historian Jim Sweeney leads the tours. For more information contact Ellen Ferrelli at (954) 463-4431 (ext. 12) or email education@fortlauderdalehistorycenter.org.

 

 

Bonnet House Lecture Series – A History of the Everglades

Monday, February 6, 10 a.m.; Bonnet House Museum & Gardens

Learn about the History of the Everglades with archaeologist and author Robert Carr. 

 

Willie Nelson

Tuesday, February 7, 8 p.m.; Broward Center for the Performing Arts

Don’t miss out on your chance to experience The Red Headed Stranger performing classics like Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain and Nothing I Can Do About It Now live on stage.

 

All Together Now and Twilight Notes present Dialect: Movement A Night of Art and Music

Thursday, February 9, 7:30-10 p.m.; Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Peck Sculpture Terrace

This edition of Dialect is a one-night-only happening, exploring movement through music, dance, performance art, and video. Open and free to the public. Cash bar on the Terrace. All Together Now is the Museum’s dynamic gathering of young adults.

 

Shen Yun Performing Arts

Friday, February 10, 8 p.m. and Saturday, February 11, 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday, February 12, 2:30 p.m.; Broward Center for the Performing Arts

Falun Dafa Association of Florida presents a totally new 2012 production of Shen Yun, 5,000 years in the making. Shen Yun Performing Arts, the world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company, returns with a lavishly colorful and exhilarating show.

           

Impressions: A Juried Art Exhibit Kickoff and Reception

Friday, February 10, 6 p.m.; Bonnet House Museum & Gardens

Impressions is an annual juried art competition that features food and wine amid the old Florida charm of the Bonnet House. All of the art work selected for the competition is for sale and 50 percent of the proceeds benefit Bonnet House. The Impressions exhibit will be on display to the public beginning Friday, Feb. 10 through Wednesday, April 18. For tickets and reservations, call 954-653-1551 or visit www.bonnethouse.org.

           

Riverwalk Trust Vendor Day in the Park

Saturday, February 11, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Under the Riverwalk District Plan, consideration is being given to allowing a small number of varied vendors along the Riverwalk.  Riverwalk Trust will host a day in the park for interested vendors to set up and display their goods and services to be assessed for compatibility to potential locations. Not-for-profit organizations will be invited to participate that day and talk about their individual organizations. Contact Caitlin@goriverwalk.com for more information.

 

Story Time for Families

Saturday, February 11, 2 – 3 p.m.; Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale

Medieval and Renaissance stories are featured in this presentation presented in conjunction with the exhibition Offering of the Angels: Old Master Paintings and Tapestries from the Uffizi Gallery, Florence. Enjoy family story time in the galleries and leave with a sweet treat! Story time is presented at no charge. Families who want to view the exhibition are admitted at the group rate of $15 adults, and $10 children. To RSVP and for more information, please contact Holly Giuliano at 954-262-0241 or hgiuliano@moafl.org

 

Bonnet House Orchid Classes

Saturdays, February 11 and 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens

Learn how to care for orchids in this instructional and enjoyable class. Orchid Basics will be held on Saturday, February 11 and Advanced Orchid Repotting on Saturday,February 25. Cost per class is $30 for members and $35 for non-members; reservations required, call (954) 563-5393 x 137.

 

Laffing Matterz

Most Thursdays and Fridays, 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 8:30 p.m. in February; Sundays,

February 12, 19 and 26, 4:30 p.m.; Broward Center’s New River Room

Laffing Matterz at the Broward Center combines thebest of dinner theater with the hilarity of topical satire in a one-of-a-kind evening that everyone will enjoy. Laffing Matterz at the Broward Center hilariously takes on every subject from the latest scandal, social media, current events and everything in between, after you’ve savored a meal that surpasses any dinner theater fare you’ve experienced before.

 

Florida Sunshine Pops presents La Boheme to Broadway

Sunday, February 12, 8 p.m.; Broward Center for the Performing Arts

Travel to romantic Italy with Puccini and Verdi via Broadway! Featuring La Traviata, La Boheme, Madama Butterfly, Turandot, Carmen, Rigoletto, Candide, Rent, and West Side Story.

 

Friends of the Museum of Art Afternoon Tea and Fashion Show

Monday, February 13, 2:30 p.m.; Riverside Hotel

The Friends of the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale hosts an afternoon tea and fashion show. $55 per person; reservations are required by February 9. To RSVP and for more information contact Lynda O’Brien at (954) 493-6313.

 

Love in the Park

Tuesday, February 14, 6–10 p.m.; Huizenga Plaza

Love in the Park is a new event coming to Fort Lauderdale that embodies food, wine, music and more! Love in the Park embraces the Valentine’s Day traditions of romance while offering a unique way to celebrate this special heartfelt holiday. Assemble your own gourmet basket through the Love in the Park outdoor market to enjoy on the concert green. For more information, visit Loveinthepark.info or find them on Facebook. Tickets on sale now.

 

Lecture: The Conservation of Old Master Paintings

Thursday, February 16, 6-7 p.m.; Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale

Paintings Conservator Claire Barry, Director of Conservation for the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, discusses the conservation of Old Master paintings, including the Titian Madonna on view in Offering of the Angels. Cost for Museum members is $5 and non-members is $10. For more information and to RSVP, contact Shelley Edwards at 954-262-0221 or shelley.edwards@moafl.org.

 

Florida Grand Opera Presents Rigoletto

Thursday, February 16, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, February 18, 8 p.m.; Broward Center for the Performing Arts

One of the world’s best-loved operas, Verdi’s Rigoletto is the story of a court jester who enables the Duke’s philandering and mocks the husbands and fathers of the victims. When he finds his own daughter, whom he has kept a well-hidden secret, to be the Duke’s newest victim, he tries to repay evil with evil, and it goes horribly wrong. Nadine Sierra stars as Rigoletto’s daughter Gilda; Jeff Buchman is director. Michael Fabiano, direct from the Metropolitan Opera, joins the cast as the Duke of Mantua, along with FGO Resident Conductor Andrew Bisantz.

 

Sundiata: An African Folktale

Saturday, February 18, 7 p.m.; Broward Center for the Performing Arts

Delou Africa Dance Ensemble presents Sundiata: An African Folktale as part of the Broward Center’s Arts Access program.  This performance uses storytelling, music, song, dance, poetry and visual art to depict the life and times of the ruler Sundiata Keita of Mali, West Africa during the 13th Century.  West African oral historian Ibrahima Dioubate from Guinea, West Africa, Lake Worth singer and songwriter Kalimba and spoken word poet, actor and drummer Abasi Hanif are featured guest artists. 

 

Lecture: Sin to Salvation, The Cycle of Christian Art

Sunday, February 19, 3-4 p.m.; Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale

Eric Zafran, curator of European art at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, Conn., speaks on theiconography of the paintings in Offering of the Angels in this lecture. Cost for Museum members is $5 and non-members is $10. For more information and to RSVP please contact ShelleyEdwards at 954-262-0221 or shelley.edwards@moafl.org.

 

TacoStock

Thursday, February 23, 3-4 p.m.; Esplanade Park on 2nd Street

TacoStock is the first annual Taco Cook-Off with craft beer and local live music. For the pre-sale price of $25, attendees receive six tickets that can be used for either tacos or craft beer, or both. When you’re done eating from South Florida’s Best Taco Trucks and Restaurants, attendees vote for their favorite taco to be crowned “Best of TacoStock” by a panel of judges. Presented by Nacho Mama’s Mexican Grill and BurgerBeast.Com. Tickets $35 at the door.

 

The Art of Wine and Food Series

Thursday, February 23, 6-7:30 p.m.; Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale

Host Stephanie Miskew, a certified Sommelier and author of the stylist food blog The Glamorous Gourmet, takes guests on a delicious and exciting tour of fine wines and the tasty foods that go with them. $35 per person. Reservations are required. RSVP to Gail Vilone at gvilone@moafl.org or 954-262-0249. Seating is limited!

 

Miami City Ballet presents Giselle

Friday, February 24 – Sunday, February 26, matinee and evening performances; Broward Center for the Performing Arts

The quintessential 19th century romantic ballet, Giselle (Coralli and Perrot/Adam) tells the story of a young peasant girl who is betrayed by her disguised aristocratic lover, dies of grief and madness, yet comes back from the grave to rescue him from the implacable revenge of the fearsome Wilis.

 

George Winston

Saturday, February 25, 8 p.m.; Broward Center for the Performing Arts

Performing songs from his latest CD, Gulf Coast Blues & Impressions — a Hurricane Relief Benefit, seasonally themed works, and classic Vince Guaraldi’s Peanuts® pieces, don’t miss George Winston create lyrical musical paintings in concert. Please join us in support of Feeding South Florida (formerly Daily Bread Food Bank) by bringing a donation of canned food to the concert.

 

Are You My Mother?

Sunday, February 26, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Broward Center for the Performing Arts

An enchanting original musical that takes audiences on a magical adventure as Baby Bird takes a journey that overflows with courage, determination, and a bit of calculated silliness. The Family Fun experience begins pre-show with free arts and crafts activities provided by Young At Art Children’s Museum and face painting by Curly Sue and friends. After the show, the entire family can enjoy complimentary snacks from Whole Foods.

 

Pianist Xuerong Zhao

Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 7:30 p.m.; Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Horvitz Auditorium

A superb evening of classical music by Chopin, Beethoven, Debussy and Brahms performed by a young pianist from Beijing.  Xuerong Zhao made her New York concert debut at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall in May 2010. This special concert is dedicated to loyal Museum members and is being provided through the generosity of Ben Torchinsky, in memory of his wife Sarah. Free to Museum members and $20 for non-members. RSVP is required, please contact Shelley Edwards at 954-262-0221 or shelley.edwards@moafl.org.

 

Symphony of the Americas presents From Austria with Love

Tuesday, February 28, 8:15 p.m.; Broward Center for the Performing Arts

Featuring 11-year-old Austrian child prodigy violinist, Elisso Gogibedaschwilli, performing one of the most popular violin concertos in the repertoire.

 

Broadway Across America presents Billy Elliot

Wednesday, February 29 – Sunday, March 11, matinee and evening performances; Broward Center for the Performing Arts

Based on the international smash-hit film, Billy Elliot is brought to life by a phenomenal cast of 45 and the Tony Award-winning creative team — director Stephen Daldry, choreographer PeterDarling and writer Lee Hall — along with music legend Elton John, who has written what the New York Post calls “His best score yet!”

 

About Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District

The Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District is a unique partnership of arts and entertainment organizations located along the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale with the express mission of promoting cultural tourism in South Florida. Presenting over 1000 individual events each year, the District attracts well over 1 millionvisitors annually. Partners of the Riverwalk Arts& Entertainment Consortium include Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Florida Grand Opera, Fort Lauderdale Historical Society and the Historic Stranahan House Museum. It is supported by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. For more information about Riverwalk A&E District and its partners, visit www.riverwalkae.com.

 

January, 2012 – Mary Ellen Sheets, Outstanding Business Leader

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January, 2012 – Mary Ellen Sheets, Outstanding Business Leader

Contact: Janelle Dowley

6715 White Dr. Riviera Beach, FL 33407

Phone: 561-845-7373 or 561-248-2475

Email: janelle.dowley@twomen.com

 

 

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Palm Beach

Mary Ellen Sheets – Outstanding Business Leader

 

(Palm Beach, FL) – TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® founder Mary EllenTWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, the nation’s first and largest local, franchised moving company, in the mid-1980s, as a single mother with her two sons and a used truck.  TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® has grown to 200 locations in 32 states with more than 1,300 trucks, including a location based here in Palm Beach County. 

(L to R) Janelle Dowley and Mary Ellen Sheets
(L to R) Janelle Dowley and Mary Ellen Sheets

 Sheets was honored by Northwood University as an Outstanding Business Leader on January 21st, 2012.  Ms. Sheets started

 

  Ms. Sheets presented her philosophy on business and life to students at Northwood’s West Palm Beach campus and was feted at a Gala at the Breakers on Palm Beach.

 

  Northwood University is a private, tax-exempt, management oriented college focusing its curriculum on the needs of business and industry, and with the mission of developing future leaders of the global free-enterprise society.  

  

   For more information visit www.twomenpalmbeach.com or www.northwood.edu.

March, 2012 – Annual Giraffe Awards

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March, 2012 – Annual Giraffe Awards

MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT

Women’s Chamber of Commerce to Host 17th Annual Giraffe Awards

 

 

West Palm Beach, FL – Susan McCormick 2nd Vice President, and Leslie Garcia-Furey, Director,  of The Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County, are honored to announce that the 17th Annual Giraffe Awards in honor of Women’s History Month will be held on Wednesday March 28th, at the Kravis Center Cohen Pavilion in West Palm Beach.  There will be an Auction and Expo from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm with a Dinner and Ceremony to begin at 7:00 pm.

 

 

The Women’s Chamber selected the giraffe over 16 years

Dominique McClain Barteet, RPh. CEO/Founder of Onesole
Dominique McClain Barteet, RPh. CEO/Founder of Onesole

 ago as a symbol of accomplishment for women who have “stuck their necks out” in business and in the community.  Moreover, like a giraffe, the Honorees stand tall in their community; have a natural beauty that radiates and a unique pattern that sets them apart from the pack.

 

Giraffe Award Honorees serve as role models for other women, mentor women, and promote professional development for women in the workplace and the Community.

 

The Women’s Chamber is pleased to announce that our Keynote Speaker will be Dominique McClain Barteet, RPh. CEO/Founder of Onesole.  Dominique is a pharmacist who invented Onesole – “The Original Interchangeable Shoe” with no business or design experience. She has sold over one million pair and Onesole is now in over 80 countries.  She recently was the season finale winner on ABC’s Shark Tank and was chosen as Best Product Made in America on World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer.  Dominique has declined the offer made to her on Shark Tank and has decided to keep Onesole made in USA.   In addition to Onesole, Dominique is a motivational speaker and mentor to other entrepreneurs. Onesole supports many philanthropic causes. A television reality show is currently being filmed on the phenomenon of her success and challenges along the way.

 

The public is invited to nominate deserving women for this prestigious Award.  Nomination Forms are available on the Women’s Chamber website, , or by calling the Chamber Office at (561) 684-4523.  All nominations must be submitted no later than February 15, 2012.

 

The Sponsorship package and Exhibitor registration forms can be found at .

 

The Women’s Chamber is a respected and vital voice in Palm Beach County whose vision is to empower women in their pursuit of the highest standards of professional excellence and success.  For more information on the Chamber and/or this Event, please contact the Chamber at (561) 684-4523 or visit the Chamber website at .

 

 

 

Susan McCormick, 2nd VP

Leslie Garcia-Furey, Director

Women’s Chamber of Commerce of PBC

4201 Westgate Avenue, Suite A-16

West Palm Beach, FL  33409

TELEPHONE:  (561) 684-4523 | FAX:  (561) 684-4533

Office Hours:  Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

February, 2012 – Norton Museum of Art Receives $1.5 million Grant for Women Artists Exhibitions

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Norton Museum of Art receives ‘Transformative’ $1.5 million grant FOR A series of exhibitions by women artists

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (May 3, 2011) – The Norton Museum of Art is thrilled to announce a $1.5 million grant from The Leonard and Sophie Davis Fund/ML Dauray Arts Initiative for a six-year project called RAW (Recognition of Art by Women). RAW’s mission is to discover, highlight, showcase, and promote living women artists, a group the grantors believe has been substantially underrepresented, and that the Museum wishes to champion.

 

With this grant, the Museum will organize six special exhibitions, one in each of the next six years (2011-2016). The inaugural exhibition will premier this fall and feature the rarely-exhibited paintings and drawings of British artist Jenny Saville, It is being organized by the Norton’s Curator of Contemporary Art, Cheryl Brutvan. The grant encompasses exhibition, publication, research, and education programming, and includes the funding of the first Sophie Davis Curatorial Fellow, which the museum is now recruiting, and will allow the Museum to expand its research and exhibition development.  

 

“This is a spectacular gift,” said Museum Executive Director Hope Alswang. “This grant not only represents an incredible opportunity for the Museum to continue a relationship with the Davis family — a family that has been an important part of its history and development over the past two decades — but it is also completely transformative to our contemporary collection. It gives us a dynamic new platform from which to engage our many audiences, and affords our curators the opportunity to speak and publish on important topics. In short, it allows the Museum to influence the way art is being discussed today.”

Alan Davis, son of Leonard and Sophie Davis, who directs the fund, said, “My wife (Mary Lou Dauray) and I discussed opportunities to make a statement about the gender discrimination that still exists today, and the lack of representation of women artists in many museums. We came up with a program that made sense for both the Norton and for us. I have to say it wasn’t very difficult because the Museum was already there in terms of their ideas about women artists, and working with living artists in particular.”

 

Davis added that, “The grant also provides a perfect opportunity to continue my parents’ support of an important institution. The Norton was one of my mother’s great passions. She was very interested in public access to the arts, and very proud of her association with the Museum.”

The late Leonard and Sophie Davis were among Palm Beach’s most prominent philanthropists. Sophie Davis also served on the Norton Museum’s board, and the couple’s contributions included $2.5 million toward the Museum’s expansion, and a gift of Chinese art. Sophie Davis died in 2000 and Leonard Davis in 2001. Their children established the Leonard and Sophie Davis Fund in 2001.

 

The Norton Museum of Art is located at 1451 S. Olive Ave. in West Palm Beach, FL., and  is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed on Mondays and major Holidays). General admission is $12 for adults, $5 for visitors ages 13-21, and free for Members and children under 13.  Special group rates are available. West Palm Beach residents receive free admission every Saturday with proof of residency. Palm Beach County residents receive free admission the first Saturday of each month with proof of residency. For additional information, please call 561-832-5196, or visit www.norton.org.

February, 2012 – Norton Presents Symposium in Conjunction with RAW

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Norton presents symposium in conjunction with Recognition of Art by Women

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (Feb. 3, 2012) — In conjunction with RAW – Recognition of Art by Women – and its inaugural exhibition, Jenny Saville, the Norton Museum of Art presents The RAW Symposium: Imagining Femininities. The Symposium, which is being held on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., addresses the representation of women in contemporary culture through the work of three scholars:

 

·         Keynote Address: Big Emotions: Jenny Saville and Melissa McCarthy by

Maud Lavin. Professor of Visual and Critical Studies and Art History, Theory and Criticism, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Lavin has written several books on visual culture, including Push Comes to Shove: New Images of Aggressive Women.  

·         Personal, Political, Popular: Confronting Some Issues in Feminist Art History by

Maria Elena Buszek. Associate Professor of Art History at the University of Colorado, Buszek has written extensively on feminism and contemporary art and recently published her book Pin-Up Grrrls: Feminism, Sexuality and Popular Culture. 

·         Occupy Femininity: The Image of the Female Protester in The Arab Spring, Occupy Wall Street, and Other Uprisings by Aruna D’Souza. Independent Scholar and Research Associate, Williams College, D’Souza authored the essay “Float the Boat: Finding a Place for Feminism in the Museum,” which was included in Modern Women: Women Artists at the Museum of Modern Art, a catalogue published by MoMA in 2010.

 

Each participant will offer a 30-minute talk followed by a panel discussion.

The RAW Symposium is free with Museum admission. To RSVP for lunch with the speakers at the Museum’s Café 1451 ($15 for members and students, $20 for non-members), contact Jessica Kennedy at (561) 832-5196, x1132 by Wednesday, Feb. 15.  A lunch reservation ensures a reserved seat at the Symposium in the Museum Theater.

The RAW Symposium is made possible by the Leonard and Sophie Davis Fund/ML Dauray Arts Initiative.

The Norton Museum of Art is a major cultural attraction in Florida, and internationally known for its distinguished Permanent Collection featuring American Art, Chinese Art, Contemporary Art, European Art and Photography. The Norton is located at 1451 S. Olive Ave. in West Palm Beach, FL., and  is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed on Mondays and major Holidays). General admission is $12 for adults, $5 for students with a valid ID, and free for Members and children12 and under.  Special group rates are available. West Palm Beach residents receive free admission every Saturday with proof of residency. Palm Beach County residents receive free admission the first Saturday of each month with proof of residency. For additional information, please call 561-832-5196, or visit www.norton.org.

February, 2012 – World Renown Violinist Elmar Oliviera to Perform Recently Discovered & Rarely Performed Schumann Violin Concerto

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February, 2012 – World Renown Violinist Elmar Oliviera to Perform Recently Discovered & Rarely Performed Schumann Violin Concerto

World Renown Violinist Elmar Oliviera to Perform Recently Discovered & Rarely Performed Schumann Violin Concerto

March 5 Concert at Lynn University’s Wold Performing Arts Center Will Be Recorded Live and Released Worldwide on Artek Record Label. Concert Will Be Atlantic Classical Orchestra’s Inaugural Performance in Palm Beach County.

 

(Boca Raton, FL – February 3, 2012) World famous violinist Elmar Oliviera, Distinguished Artist-in-Residence at the Lynn University Conservatory of Music, will perform the recently discovered and rarely heard Schumann Violin Concerto on Monday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m., at Lynn’s Wold Performing Arts Center in Boca Raton. 

 

This performance will be recorded live and released on the Artek Record Label.  Led by Grammy-nominated conductor, Stewart Robertson, this concert also marks the first performance in Palm Beach County by the highly acclaimed Atlantic Classical Orchestra.

 

Unsurpassed in his combination of elegance and impeccable artistry, Elmar Oliveira is one of the world’s most distinguished musicians, and he remains the only American violinist to win the Gold Medal at Moscow’s prestigious Tchaikovsky International Competition. He was also the First Prize winner at the Naumburg International Competition and the first violinist to receive the coveted Avery Fisher Prize. Mr. Oliviera’s rigorous concert schedule includes appearances with many of the world’s great orchestras, including the Boston Symphony, Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, London Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, and the Seattle Symphony, to name a few. Mr. Oliveira remains

 

A prodigious recording artist, Elmar Oliveira’s discography on Artek, Angel, SONY Masterworks, Vox, Delos, IMP, Naxos, Ondine and Melodiya covers a wide range of works from the Baroque period to the present. His best-selling recording of the Rautavaara Violin Concerto with the Helsinki Philharmonic (Ondine) won a Cannes Classical Award and has appeared on Gramophone’s “Editor’s Choice” and other “Best Recordings” lists around the world. He was also a Grammy nominee for his CD of the Barber Concerto with Leonard Slatkin and the Saint Louis Symphony.

 The Violin Concerto of Robert Schumann, written in 1853 but not premiered until 1937, represents something of a conundrum.  It was put away for over 80 years because Schumann’s great friend and violin virtuoso, Joseph Joachim, felt that the piece was not representative of his friend’s musical greatness.  The concerto was the last major work to be completed by the composer before the onset of mental illness.  It is a three-movement work that today, is slowly gaining a footing into standard classical repertoire as a powerful and dramatic piece containing some of the most beautiful, lyrical melodies in the classical music genre. 


In addition to the Schumann Violin Concerto the Atlantic Classical Orchestra will perform Schumann’s Overture to Hermann und Dorothea and the Overture, Scherzo and Finale.

 

About the Atlantic Classical Orchestra:

Now in its 22nd season, the Atlantic Classical Orchestra is one of the premiere chamber ensembles in the United States.  With one Grammy Award nomination under his belt, Atlantic Classical Orchestra Artistic Director and Conductor Stewart Robertson is excited to lead the dynamic group of 38 musicians for its first commercial recording and performance in Palm Beach County. 

 

“The making of this CD and the performance in the beautiful new Wold Performing Arts Center marks a very significant step in the development of the Atlantic Classical Orchestra,” says Robertson.  “Our home audiences in Vero Beach and Stuart are already proud of the orchestra’s sophistication, and recording will enhance our reputation in a much wider context and before a much larger audience.”

 

Robertson is in his eighth season as Artistic Director and Conductor of the Atlantic Classical Orchestra.  The former music director of the 70 year-old Florida Grand Opera and New York’s prestigious Glimmerglass Opera, Robertson has earned an international reputation for artistic excellence that attracts top musicians from some of the world’s leading conservatories from as far away as Chicago, Hartford and South America. 

 

How to Purchase Tickets:

Tickets for the Elmar Oliveira’s performance with the Atlantic Classical Orchestra on March 5 at Lynn University are $40 for Orchestra seating and $35 for Mezzanine.  Tickets can be purchased by calling the Atlantic Classical Orchestra office at 866.310.7521 or online at www.acomusic.org.

 

Available for Interview:

+ Elmar Oliviera, Violinist

+ Stewart Robertson, Artisitic Director and Conductor of the Atlantic Classical Orchestra

+ Matthew Stover, Executive Director of the Atlantic Classical Orchestra

 

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February, 2012 – February Story Time at Scott’s Place

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February Story Time at Scott’s Place

 

Love is in the air at the Scott’s Place playground in Wellington! Beginning at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 4th, children of all ages will be delighted with stories and free giveaways about Valentine’s Day. Professional storyteller Linda Spitzer will serve as the guest reader.

 

Story Time takes place at Scott’s Place barrier free playground located at 12190 Forest Hill Boulevard on the first Saturday of every month through May 2012. Participants are encouraged to enjoy the playground before and after the event. The park is designed with large play structures and ramps ensuring children and parents of all physical abilities can play together.

 

The following Story Time dates and themes are scheduled:

 

Date                                        Theme

February 4th                            Valentine’s Day

March 3rd                                St. Patrick’s Day

April 7th                                   Earth Day

May 5th                                    Animal Mommies and Babies

 

After Story Time, families can also visit Wellington’s Green Market just a short walk away at the Wellington Amphitheater. The Green Market takes place every Saturday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and features fresh local produce, baked goods, flowers, housewares and collectibles.

 

About Linda Spitzer: With her energetic style of storytelling, Linda captivates her audience by dramatizing folktales and stories from many cultures. For younger audiences, she adds puppets, magic and story theater often incorporating audience participation. For additional information, visit www.storyqueen.com. For booking information, call (561) 964-1234.

 

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

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