December, 2011 – Divorce Party the Musical Makes World Premiere at Kravis Center
DIVORCE PARTY THE MUSICAL
The Hilarious Journey to Hell…and Back!
MAKES WORLD PREMIERE
AT THE KRAVIS CENTER THIS JANUARY
Tickets on sale now for the ultimate Girls’ Night Out show
from the Producer of the Off-Broadway hit
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL
( West Palm Beach , FL –November 14, 2011) “Don’t get mad – get everything!” is the mantra for DIVORCE PARTY THE MUSICAL–The Hilarious Journey to Hell…and Back! from the producer of the Off-Broadway hit, MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL. Tickets are on sale now for the world premiere at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach . The show runs from January 10th through February 19th, 2012 in the Rinker Playhouse.
Whether you are newly divorced, on the brink, or happily remarried, DIVORCE PARTY THE MUSICAL-The Hilarious Journey to Hell…and Back! promises a night of laughter and solidarity for all. The story centers on Linda, who is still reeling from the collapse of her marriage. When all she wants to do is have another bowl of Chubby Hubby ice cream, Linda’s three friends (along with a massage therapist/pizza delivery boy/make-over guru and others) decide to help her move on to a new beginning by throwing her the mother of all divorce parties. Using familiar songs with new lyrics, and coupled with a good dose of comic mayhem (and a touch of “naughty”) the girls cut loose on the realities of divorce, long term relationships and moving on.
Broadway and professional theater producer Mark Schwartz (MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL) teamed up with Dr. Amy Botwinick, author of Congratulations on Your Divorce -The Road to Finding Your Happily Ever After to create this riotous new production, which features direction, lyrics and choreography by Jay Falzone (SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL, COOKING WITH THE CALIMARI SISTERS).
“Divorce parties are a growing, global trend,” says Dr. Botwinick, who uses her own divorce experience as a way to help empower other women. “They are an important ritual that helps people move powerfully forward with their lives.” Co-conceiver/author and producer of DIVORCE PARTY THE MUSICAL, Mark Schwartz saw the theme as a perfect follow-up to the successful MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL, “Finally, another Girls’ Night Out,” says Schwartz. “DIVORCE PARTY THE MUSICAL is the perfect opportunity for friends and adult family members to get together and laugh at a subject that affects nearly everyone.”
DIVORCE PARTY THE MUSICAL is intended for adults only and is presented by the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in association with Flip-Her Productions. The show runs January 10th-February 19th, 2012 with the following performance times: Week one (January 10th-15th)Tuesday-Thursday preview nights at 7:30pm with official opening night Friday at 7:30pm, thenSaturday at 1:30pm and 7:30pm, and Sunday at 1:30pm and 7:30pm. Weeks 2-6 (January 17th-February 19th) Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30pm, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1:30pm and 7:30pm and Sundays at 1:30pm. Tickets start at $25. To purchase, please visit the Kravis Center box office, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in downtown West Palm Beach ; online at www.kravis.org; or by phone at or . Groups of 10-49 receive 10% off; groups of 50+ receive 15% off. Contact group sales at , or .
About the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts:
Celebrating 20 Years of Artistic Excellence and Commitment to the Community, 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.
MEDIA CONTACT
Elizabeth Dashiell
Mark Schwartz- Producer/Co-Author/Co-Conceiver
Dr. Amy Botwinick- Co-Conceiver/Co-Author
Jay Falzone- Director/Choreographer/Lyricist
January, 2012 – Benefit for FL Brain Cancer 5K
JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF LAUGHTER!
Come see comedian Barry Diamond at the New York Comedy Club on January 13th for a night of food, fun, and laughter
benefitting the Florida Brain Cancer 5K!
Date: Friday, January 13th
Show starts at 8:00pm
Location: New York Comedy Club (behind Dunkin Donuts)
8221 Glades Road, Suite 10, Boca Raton, FL 33434
Ticket Price: The Comedy Club is offering 2 tickets for the price of 1!
$20 Admits 2 adults. *2-item food or beverage (incl. non-alcoholic drinks) minimum per person required. More . . .
December, 2011 – WinterFest 2011
2nd Annual WinterFest is a Holiday Delight for Wellington, FL
The 2nd Annual WinterFest at the Wellington Amphitheatre, produced by the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, was a festive, fun time on Friday, December 3rd, 2011. With a combination of song and dance performances, as well as a reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Wellington Mayor Darrell Bowen, the stage was filled with energy. They even provided “snow” for this outdoor audience in Florida. Headliner was Wellington resident Vanilla Ice.
Vanilla Ice doing “Ice, Ice Baby” – Video by Elien Boes.
Vanilla Ice does “Play that Funky Music” at WinterFest
Lexi Luca (below) sings Jingle Bell Rock. Visit Lexi Luca’s site for more information about her singing schedule.
Taylor Renee (below) sings Grown Up Christmas. Visit Taylor Renee’s site for more information on her singing schedule.
December, 2011 – Wellington Art Society Welcomes Carlos Castellanos
Wellington Art Society Meeting December 14th
Presentation by Carlos Castellanos, award winning illustrator/syndicated cartoonist, ARTrepreneur and creative coach.
Wellington, FL, December 14, 2011– The last Wellington Art Society meeting of 2011 and holiday party will be at the Wellington Community Center at 12165 West Forest Hill Blvd. Light refreshments will be served beginning at 6:30pm. The general meeting begins at 7:00PM and is open to the public. A donation of $5 per person is requested to help support our youth scholarship fund.
Following the general meeting is a presentation by Carlos Castellanos, award winning illustrator/syndicated cartoonist, ARTrepreneur and creative coach.
Carlos is the co-creator and artist behind the popular nationally syndicated newspaper comic strip ‘BALDO’, the most widely distributed Latino family comic strip appearing in over 250 daily and Sunday newspapers including The Palm Beach Post, Sun-Sentinel and The Miami Herald and read by millions nationwide.
Carlos is the author of two Baldo compilation books ‘The Lower You Ride, The Cooler You Are’ and ‘Night of the Bilingual Telemarketers’, co-author of the newly published ‘The Ultimate Success Secret’ and featured in books ‘Latinos In The Arts’ and ‘Your Brain On Latino Comics’. He is also executive producer of the ‘Baldo’ Animated TV series currently in development.
Recently The Palm Beach State College celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with an exhibit of his Baldo Comic strip in the Jan and Gary Dario Gallery. On display were hand drawn and nationally published weekly comic strips, storyboards, and a short video on the evolution of the comic artist.
He has been featured in numerous publications including Palm Beach Illustrated and most recently Art & Culture Fall 2011 issue.
Additionally, he coaches artists and creative professionals who want to earn a great income and an enviable lifestyle, doing the meaningful creative work that inspires them most via his ‘Profitable Creative Coaching Program’ and his online artist success portal www.DrawnBySuccess.com where he interviews other successful artists and shares tips and strategies on marketing and mindset that are essential to an artists creative growth and financial success.
Founded in 1981, The Wellington Art Society is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, providing both local and regional artists the platform to share their work, learn more about their craft and serve the community through their art. The Wellington Art Society is open to any resident in Palm Beach County. Membership forms will be available at the meeting if you would like to become a member.
December, 2011 – Holiday Horsin’ Around Camp
The Good Earth Farm & Foundation, Inc.
2141 “B” Road
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 792-2666
HOLIDAY HORSIN ‘AROUND CAMP
IT’S WINTER CAMP TIME, ARE YOU READY?
THIS SEASON WE KNOW THAT EVERYONE IS VERY BUDGETED, SO HERE IS WHAT WE CAME UP WITH !
· HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS( BEGINNERS WELCOME)/HORSECARE DAILY
· FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS,PAINTING/ DRAWING
· PETTING ZOO, STARTING A GARDEN
· FUN WITH MINI HORSES, ALPACAS, LLAMAS
· And CANDY MAKING includes A HOT LUNCH DAILY!!!!
ALL FOR THE LOW PRICE OF 230$ FOR 5 DAYS OF CAMP 9AM TO 3PM, AGES 6-11,
DECEMBER …MONDAY, the 26th – FRIDAY, the 30th , PLEASE SIGN UP ASAP, WE HAVE A MAX OF 20 KIDS, DO NOT WAIT TILL THE LAST MINUTE AND GET LEFT OUT! CALL NANCY AT 561-792-2666.
December, 2011 – Whole Foods Market December Events
December, 2011 Events, Whole Foods Market Wellington
Open 8:00am to 10:00pm Mon-Sat. 9:00am-9:00pm on Sundays
2635 State Road 7
Wellington, FL 33414
Events are held at 2635 State Road 7, in the Lifestyle Center and are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Register by phone at 561.904.4000 or at the customer service desk. Refunds, credits, or transfer of classes will not be honored for no-shows or cancellations made fewer than 24 hours before event. All events are subject to change. Classes with low registration may be cancelled. Any classes cancelled by Whole Foods Market will be refunded. Space is limited.
Cooking Classes, Events and Lectures
Marky’s Caviar Class and Tasting: Featuring Local Siberian Osetra
Saturday, December 3rd at 1:00 PM, $5 donation to Mote Marine
In partnership with Mote Marine, a Florida based non-profit Aquafarm located in Sarasota , Marky’s Caviar was able to add farm-raised, local and sustainable Siberian Osetra to their long list of specialty caviars. Join us for a very special and informative evening while tasting this delicious local Siberian Osetra as well as other select Marky’s branded American and Imported farm-raised caviars. Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000, Payment Collected upon Registration
Caymus Wine Dinner
Tuesday, December 6th 6:00- 8:00 PM, $30/person
Conundrum Reception 6pm in the Wine Department
Dinner 6:30pm in the Lifestyle Center
Join us for a special evening featuring award winning wines from Caymus Vineyards. Each wine will be perfectly paired to a delicious 3 course dinner. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to taste Mer Soleil Silver 2010, Mer Soleil Barrel Ferment 2009, Meiomi Pinot Noir 2010, Las Alturas 2009, Caymus Napa Cabernet 2009, Caymus Special Select 2009. Pre-registration is required, call customer service at 561-904-4000.
Taste of the Holidays
Friday, December 9th 6:00 – 8:00 PM
$5/Donation Per Person, or Donate 2 or More Non Perishable Food Items.
Join us for this special holiday tasting paired with fine wines, while supporting local families in need. Guests will enjoy delicious dishes from our new holiday menu prepared by each team. Payment or food collection will be at our front entrance in the produce department. Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Oasis Compassion Food Pantry.
How to Host a Healthy Holiday Party with Guest Specialist Alina
Saturday, December 10th 2:00- 3:30 PM, Free
Hosting a holiday party in which the recipes offer both flavor and nutrition can be difficult – that is, if you don’t know where to begin. Let Whole Foods Market teach you how to win your friends and family over with some tasty holiday dishes that are, yes, healthy too! Join Miami ’s own Alina Roché, Healthy Eating Specialist for our Pinecrest location, as she visits the Wellington store for this informative class. Samples will be provided.
Meet, Greet & Taste
Sunday, December 11th 4:30 – 7:30 PM, Free
Meet Sheri Heilman, the owner of FoxyRock Vineyards, and enjoy a sample of her fantastic Pinot Noir 2008 from the Willamette Valley, Oregon. Look for her in our Specialty Department near our wines and cheeses. No registration necessary, just come on by!
Gluten Free Cooking: Appetizers
Tuesday, December 13th 6:30-8:00 PM, Free
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Join Chef Joe as he demonstrates Gluten Free holiday meal choices that are easy to make and flexible to fit your time and taste. Be sure to bring your appetite and your Gluten Free questions.
Feast of the Seven Fishes
Wednesday, December 14th 6:30-8:00 PM, Free
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Join Chef Joe as he demonstrates how to make the traditional Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes recipes. Learn to prepare the authentic Italian dinner that is customarily served on Christmas Eve by Italian families all over the world.
Mom’s Morning Escape & Goddard School Arts & Crafts Corner
Friday December 16th 9:00-11:00 AM, Free
Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Moms will receive a free mini-massage, coffee or tea, and muffin from the Coffee Bar, while children of all ages can participate in the Goddard School Arts and Crafts Corner. Please check in at the Customer Service desk to pick up your Mom’s Morning Escape Voucher, then make your way to the Coffee Bar for breakfast. Also, don’t forget to enjoy a relaxing five minute chair massage by My Massage Corner in the Lifestyle Center (first-come, first-served). Massage sign-up sheet is located just outside of the Lifestyle Center ).
*All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Buyer’s Picks Wine Tasting: Featuring Bubbly
Tuesday, December 27th 5:30-7:30 PM, Free
Join our wine & beer buyers for a tasting of all their favorite holiday sparkling wines! Guests will enjoy featured sparkling wines paired with fine cheeses from around the world. This is one tasting you should not miss! No registration necessary, just come on by the Wine Department.
Announcements:
Let us do the work and you take the credit!
Check out our new Holiday Menu online, www.WholeFoodsMarket/Shop or pick one up at the store. It is full of fantastic appetizers, main dishes, desserts and so much more. We will also have holiday planners available at the holiday table Monday-Friday from 1-7 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 11-7 PM to assist you with all of your party plans.
Donate Your Dime September 26 – January 15th
Help Raise Money for Charity by Remembering Your Reusable Bags and reduce the impact on the environment while you support the community. Customers who bring their own shopping bags receive a 10 cent refund per bag or can choose to donate the refund to one of two charities; Big Dog Ranch Rescue or the Whole Planet Foundation. Please ask a cashier for details about the charities or visit: www.bdrr.org andwww.WholePlanetFoundation.org.
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For up-to-the minute information about upcoming events, sales, and special promotions and holiday menus, become our fan on Facebook at facebook.com/wholefoodsmarketwellington and follow us via Twitter @WFMwellington. For recipes, news, and information regarding our healthy eating mission, download the Whole Foods Market iPhone apps! For more information, visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com/iphone/.
About Whole Foods Market®
Founded in 1980 in Austin , Texas , Whole Foods Market (wholefoodsmarket.com, NASDAQ: WFM), is the leading natural and organic food retailer. As America ’s first national certified organic grocer, Whole Foods Market was named “ America ’s Healthiest Grocery Store” byHealth magazine. The company’s motto, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures its mission to ensure customer satisfaction and health, Team Member excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Thanks to the company’s more than 64,000 Team Members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 14 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2011, the company had sales of more than $10 billion and currently has more than 315 stores in the United States , Canada and the United Kingdom .
December, 2011 – 3rd Annual Holliday Toy Drive in Wellington
3rd Annual Holliday Toy Drive in Wellington
The City of Wellington is partnering with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, PBC Fire Rescue, The Wellington Chamber of Commerce and Walgreen’s for the 3rd Annual Holiday Toy Drive to benefit less fortunate children in Wellington.
This year we are especially thankful for the generous donation of 300 Pillow Pets from Howard Fabian through NFL Alumni and Fabian Realty though Dr. Blake Kendall, a Wellington Chamber of Commerce Board Member.
Please join our efforts this year by dropping off your donation of new unwrapped toys at any of the following locations:
Wellington City Hall
Safe Neighborhoods Office
The Wellington Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Community Center
The Green Market –each Saturday at the Amphitheater
Donations will be accepted through Tuesday, December 20th.
We appreciate your continued support and wish you all HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!
December, 2011 – Art Basel in Miami
Art Basel Miami from Dec. 1 to Dec. 4, 2011
From December 1 through 4, Miami Beach, Florida, will host the 10th edition of Art Basel Miami Beach, the most prestigious art show in the Americas. More than 260 leading galleries from North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa will take part, showcasing works by more than 2,000 artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.
To mark its 10th edition, Art Basel Miami Beach will inaugurate a new collaboration with the Bass Museum of Art on the Art Public sector, which will transform Collins Park with unique artworks and performances by renowned artists and emerging talents. For the first time, Art Video will be presented in SoundScape Park on the large-scale outdoor projection wall of the New World Center, designed by Frank Gehry. The free public viewings will be part of a number of special events and performances taking place across Miami Beach for the duration of the show to celebrate the 10th edition.
The exhibiting galleries are among the world’s most respected art dealers, offering exceptional pieces by both renowned artists and cutting-edge newcomers. Special exhibition sections feature young galleries, performance art, public art projects and video art. The show will be a vital source for art lovers, allowing them to both discover new developments in contemporary art and experience rare museum-caliber artworks.
Top-quality exhibitions in the museums of South Florida and special programs for art collectors and curators also help make the event a special time for encountering art. And every year, a greater number of art collectors, artists, dealers, curators, critics and art enthusiasts from around the world participate in Art Basel Miami Beach – the favorite winter meeting place for the international art world.
We look forward to welcoming you at Art Basel Miami Beach 2011. More . . .