2016-2017
THE SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS
Season Programs
Welcome to The Society of the Four Arts Each season, The Society of the Four Arts offers a dynamic lineup of cultural programing, including notable speakers, concerts, films, educational programs, and art exhibitions. The campus is home to beautiful sculpture and botanical gardens, and a stateof-the art educational facility. The Society maintains two libraries: the Gioconda and Joseph King Library, which serves as the town library for Palm Beach, and the Four Arts Children’s Library, featuring popular free story time programs. Founded in 1936 on the eastern shore of the Intracoastal Waterway, the Four Arts is one of Palm Beach’s oldest and most respected cultural destinations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Art Exhibitions. . .............................................................. 2 The Esther B. O’Keeffe Speaker Series........................... 4 Evening Concerts.......................................................... 8 Sunday Concerts.......................................................... 11 Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD...................................14 National Theatre Live. . ..................................................18 The Nutcracker............................................................ 20 The Bolshoi Ballet.........................................................21 Exhibition on Screen. . .................................................. 23 Friday Film Series.. ....................................................... 24 Sunday Film................................................................. 26 Garden Club of Palm Beach. . ...................................... 27 Library Programs......................................................... 28 Florida Voices. . ............................................................. 29 Talk of Kings................................................................. 31 Teen Programs............................................................. 33 Page Turners................................................................ 34 Campus on the Lake - The Founders and Us. . ........... 35
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Campus on the Lake - Lectures.................................. 37
Alexander Calder “The Red Ear,” 1957 Painted sheet metal and wire 50 x 73 x 3 in. (127 x 185.4 x 7.6 cm) Collection Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase College, State University of New York, Gift of Roy R. Neuberger, 1975.16.50 © 2016 Calder Foundation, New York / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York Photo: Jim Frank Courtesy American Federation of Arts
Beyer Artists-in-Residence.......................................... 48 Campus on the Lake - Workshops and Classes. . ........ 50 Campus on the Lake - Field Trips................................ 57 Children’s Library Programs........................................ 59 Four Arts Staff. . ............................................................ 67 Board of Trustees......................................................... 68 Box Office Information / Seating Chart....................... 69
How to Reach The Society of the Four Arts: Rovensky Administration Building 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach, FL 33480 (561) 655-7227 • contactus@fourarts.org
Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden and Four Arts Botanical Gardens Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed during inclement weather and major holidays
Esther B. O’Keeffe Gallery Building and Box Office (561) 655-7226 Mid-September through October: Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. November through April: Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. May through Mid-September: Closed
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Gioconda and Joseph King Library (561) 655-2766 • kinglibrary@fourarts.org September through October: Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed weekends November through April: Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Beginning April 15, 2017 library programs and operations will relocate to the Rovensky Administration building. The historic King Library building will close for renovations until late 2018. Four Arts Children’s Library 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach, FL 33480 (Second Floor) (561) 655-2776 November through April: Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. May through October: Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Closed Saturdays and Sundays August closures to be announced
From Interstate 95, take Okeechobee Boulevard (exit 70) and go east toward Palm Beach. After crossing the Royal Park Bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway, make an immediate left turn onto Four Arts Plaza. SEAVIEW AVENUE Parking
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Pannill Pavilion Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden
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Fitz Eugene Dixon Education Building 240 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach, FL 33480 (561) 805-8562 • campus@fourarts.org October through May: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Saturdays and Sundays June through September: Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Art Exhibitions
The Esther B. O’Keeffe Gallery Building is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is $5; no charge for Four Arts members and children 14 and younger.
“When Modern Was Contemporary: Selections from the Roy R. Neuberger Collection” Saturday, December 3, 2016 through Sunday, January 29, 2017 Organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase College, SUNY. Jackson Pollock “Number 8, 1949,” 1949 Oil, enamel, and aluminum paint on canvas 34 x 71 1/2 in. (86.4 x 181.6 cm) Collection Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase College, State University of New York, Gift of Roy R. Neuberger, 1971.02.11 © 2016 The Pollock-Krasner Foundation / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Photo: Jim Frank. Courtesy American Federation of Arts.
With works by 52 of the 20th century’s most influential artists, this exhibit illuminates the artistic transformations that took place in the U.S. during the first half of the century while also exploring Roy R. Neuberger’s significant role as a collector of and advocate for the contemporary art of his time. Financier Roy R. Neuberger (1903–2010), one of the 20th century’s foremost collectors, built a groundbreaking collection of American modern art, the full impact of which is only now being assessed. Neuberger acquired work by a remarkable selection of modern masters including Alexander Calder, Stuart Davis, Willem de Kooning, Marsden Hartley, Jacob Lawrence, Georgia O’Keeffe, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and numerous others. Neuberger said of himself, “I have not collected art as an investor would, I collect art because I love it.”
Illustrated Lecture: “Artists, Dealers, Collectors, and Curators: Roy R. Neuberger in the Art World of New York City,” with Roger Ward, deputy director and chief curator at the Mississippi Museum of Art in Jackson, MS No charge Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 11 a.m. Walter S. Gubelmann Auditorium
Neuberger Berman is the national tour sponsor.
Additional support is provided by the JFM Foundation and Mrs. Donald M. Cox. In-kind support is provided by Christie’s. This exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and Humanities.
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Attributed to Edward Hicks American (1780–1849) “The Peaceable Kingdom with the Leopard of Serenity,” 1835–40 26 x 29½ in. Oil on canvas Painted in Newtown, Pennsylvania Courtesy of the Barbara L. Gordon Collection
“A Shared Legacy: Folk Art In America” Saturday, February 11, 2017 through Sunday, March 26, 2017 The exhibition is drawn from the Barbara L. Gordon Collection and is organized and circulated by Art Services International, Alexandria, Virginia. The exhibition offers a stunning presentation of American folk art made primarily in rural areas of New England, the Midwest, and the South between 1800 and 1925. The exhibition showcases more than 60 works by some of the most admired 19th-century American artists. Included are rare and very fine portraits by such artists as Ammi Phillips and John Brewster, Jr.; vivid still lifes, allegorical scenes, and landscapes, including a mature “Peaceable Kingdom” by Edward Hicks (above); whimsical trade signs, figures, and animal sculptures; unique household objects and distinctive examples of furniture from the German American community. In total, they exemplify the breadth of American creative expression during a period of enormous political, social and cultural change in the United States.
Illustrated Lecture: “Neither Common nor Everyday: The Barbara Gordon Folk Art Collection,” with Richard Miller, independent curator in Plainfield, NH No charge Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 11 a.m. Walter S. Gubelmann Auditorium
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Attributed to John Scholl American (born Germany 1827–1916) “The Wedding of the Turtle Doves,” 1907–15 White pine, wire and paint 37 x 24 x 17 in. Made in Germania, Pennsylvania Courtesy of the Barbara L. Gordon Collection
The Esther B. O’Keeffe
Speaker Series Photo by Steven Pinker
Adam Gopnik, “A Retrospective Look at Victor Davis Hanson, “What America in the 1980s” the President Needs to Tuesday, January 17, 2017 Know to Combat Terrorism” 3 p.m.
Rebecca Goldstein, “In Defense of the Humanities”
Tuesday, January 10, 2017 3 p.m.
The writing of fiction might seem far removed from the rigorous dissections of philosophy, but Rebecca Goldstein has spent decades blending art and argument with great success. An analytic philosopher and the author of six novels and many short stories, Goldstein has also written biographical studies of philosopher Baruch Spinoza and mathematician Kurt Gödel. She received a MacArthur Foundation “genius” grant in 1996, is the recipient of the National Humanities Medal and the National Jewish Book Award, is a Guggenheim Fellow, and a Radcliffe Fellow.
THE JOHN R. DONNELL MEMORIAL LECTURE
Acclaimed historian Victor Davis Hanson daringly brings the facts to life and unearths the often surprising ways in which the past informs the present. He is the author of numerous publications on matters ranging from military history to current foreign affairs. His works include “The Savior Generals,” “The Western Way of War,” “The End of Sparta,” “Carnage and Culture,” and the forthcoming “The Second World Wars." Hanson has received the National Humanities Medal, the Bradley Prize and the Eric Breindel award for excellence in opinion journalism.
Adam Gopnik is known for speaking with singular wit, eloquence, and insight on modern life and culture. He has been at The New Yorker since 1986 where he was the art critic and Paris correspondent. A writer of exceeding breadth, he has tackled subjects such as the influence of Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin in modern times and exploring the role of food in literature. His collection of essays, “Paris To the Moon,” was hailed by The New York Times as “the finest book on France in recent years.” Gopnik has three National Magazine Awards for essays and for criticism. 4
Tuesday, January 24, 2017 3 p.m.
This series features notable speakers from the fields of politics, culture and the media. Lectures take place in the Walter S. Gubelmann Auditorium. Four Arts members are admitted at no charge, and must present their membership card for entry; each card admits two people. Non-member tickets are available for $35, and are available for purchase at 2 p.m. the day of the lecture. Book signings, when offered, are held in the Four Arts King Library, and are open to the public at no charge.
Phoro by Jay Wescott
Arthur C. Brooks, “Bringing America Back Together” Tuesday, January 31, 2017 3 p.m. Arthur C. Brooks is president of the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). Prior to AEI, Brooks was the Louis A. Bantle Professor of Business and Government at Syracuse University, where he taught economics and social entrepreneurship. Brooks is the author of 11 books and hundreds of articles on topics including the role of government, fairness, economic opportunity, happiness, and the morality of free enterprise. His latest book is the New York Times best-seller “The Conservative Heart: How to Build a Fairer, Happier, and More Prosperous America” (2015). The Four Arts gratefully acknowledges Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter for her help in securing Mr. Brooks for this lecture.
Kate Andersen Brower, “First Ladies, from Jackie Kennedy to Michelle Obama” Tuesday, February 7, 2017 3 p.m. New York Times best-selling author Kate Andersen Brower is a former CBS News staffer, Fox News producer, and White House correspondent for Bloomberg and Businessweek. Her latest book, “First Women: The Grace and Power of America’s First Ladies,” tells the stories of the true power brokers at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Brower offers new insights into this privileged group of remarkable women with stories that range from heartwarming, to shocking and tragic.
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Frank Bruni, “Fathers and Sons in Literature and History” Tuesday, February 14, 2017 3 p.m. Op-ed columnist Frank Bruni joined The New York Times in 1995 and has ranged broadly across its pages. He has been both the chief restaurant critic and the White House correspondent. As a staff writer for The Times Magazine, he profiled celebrities and personalities from J. J. Abrams to a health-obsessed billionaire who planned to live to 125; as the Rome bureau chief, he kept tabs on both Pope John Paul II and Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
The Esther B. O’Keeffe
Speaker Series continued
THE ESTHER ELSON MEMORIAL LECTURE
Jim Carter, “Tales from Downton Abbey” Tuesday, February 21, 2017 3 p.m. Beloved actor Jim Carter is best known as the stern yet lovable head butler, Mr. Carson, on the hit Masterpiece show “Downton Abbey.” Even before “Downton,” Jim Carter was a familiar face on British TV, thanks to his many credits including “The Singing Detective" and “Shakespeare in Love.” Carter will discuss “Downton Abbey’s” unexpected popularity that has sparked a fanatical interest in British culture and history. It was the most popular drama in PBS history, winning three Golden Globes and 11 Emmys.
Marlene Strauss, “Isabella Stewart Gardner: Her Collection and Museum”
A.O. Scott, “In Defense of Criticism”
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 3 p.m.
3 p.m.
Explore the collection and legacy of one of Boston’s most celebrated female figures. Art historian Marlene Strauss examines the captivating life of Isabella Stewart Gardner (18401924), who personally built one of the world’s great art collections. Strauss is a renowned interpreter of art and artists for audiences at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of Fine Art, Boston.
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Tuesday, March 7, 2017 As chief film critic for The New York Times, Anthony Oliver Scott has earned a welldeserved reputation for his keen observations, sharp wit and rigorous analysis. Few could explain, let alone seek out, a career in criticism, yet A.O. Scott will discuss how we are, in fact, all critics: because critical thinking informs almost every aspect of artistic creation, of civil action, of interpersonal life. In his latest book “Better Living Through Criticism” he shows that while individual critics—himself included—can make mistakes, criticism as a discipline is one of the noblest, most creative, and urgent activities of modern existence.
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Photo by Guillermo Riveros
HAROLD AND HELEN BERNSTEIN MEMORIAL LECTURE
George Packer, “The American Unwinding and the New Administration” Tuesday, March 14, 2017 3 p.m. George Packer is a journalist, novelist, and playwright. He is best known as a staff writer for The New Yorker and as a National Book Award recipient for “The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America.” Packer is praised for telling the story of the U.S. over the past 30 years in an utterly original way, with his characteristically sharp eye for detail and gift for weaving together complex narratives. Among his many works, “The Assassins’ Gate: America in Iraq,” has received numerous prizes.
Mary Kissel, “Is Asia Lost to China?”
THE WALTER S. GUBELMANN MEMORIAL LECTURE
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 3 p.m.
Clarissa Ward, “Syria and the Western Jihadi: Tales from the Front”
Mary Kissel is a Wall Street Journal editorial board member, host of “Opinion Journal” on WSJ Video, and co-host of the editorial page’s “Foreign Edition” podcast. Kissel joined the Journal in Hong Kong in 2004 as a financial columnist and served as Asia opinion editor from 2005 to 2010, directing commentary on more than 20 countries. She joined the editorial board in New York in 2011. A foreign policy expert, her work promotes free markets and free peoples. She is a native of South Florida.
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Tuesday, March 28, 2017 3 p.m. Clarissa Ward is the Senior International Correspondent based in CNN’s London bureau. She is among the most intrepid, fearless and recognized international journalists of our time. For more than a decade Ward has reported from the front lines, and has received a Peabody, Award, four Emmys and an Edward R. Murrow Award for distinguished journalism. In February 2016 she traveled undercover to rebel-held Syria —where almost no Western journalists have visited in over a year— to report on what life is like there under the bombs.
Evening Concert Series Concerts take place in the Walter S. Gubelmann Auditorium. Tickets are $40 (balcony) or $45 (orchestra). Sale dates vary by performance. There is no charge for Four Arts members. To purchase or reserve tickets visit the box office, call (561) 655-7226 or go to www.fourarts.org. Gentlemen are asked to wear a jacket and tie to evening concerts. Photo by South Moon Photography Photo by Alissa Dragun, South Moon Photography
Palm Beach Beach Symphony
Maestro Ramón Tebar Photo by Kelly Davidson
Danú
Palm Beach Symphony, “Egmont” Monday, December 5, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. Maestro Ramón Tebar leads a soul-stirring performance to kick off the 2016-2017 season. Tickets on sale: October 19, 2016 - Benefactor and Chairman's Forum November 2, 2016 - Members November 9, 2016 - Public
Danú, “A Christmas Gathering: Féile na Nollag” Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 8 p.m. This acclaimed Irish ensemble's standing room only concerts are true celebratory events. Enjoy a glorious mix of ancient Irish music and new arrangements. Tickets on sale: October 19, 2016 - Benefactor and Chairman's Forum November 2, 2016 - Members November 9, 2016 - Public
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Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel, “The Golden Age of the Piano”
Isabel Leonard and Sharon Isbin Duo Recital
Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 8 p.m.
Enjoy beloved favorites from yesteryear. These beloved works of Gershwin, Rachmaninoff, Mendelssohn and Grieg made piano recitals of the past so memorable.
Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard’s expressive intensity, impeccable technique and charisma have been cited by critics around the world, while Sharon Isbin is recognized as one of the foremost interpreters of Spanish guitar music. This is not-to-be missed!
Tickets on sale: October 19, 2016 - Benefactor and Chairman's Forum November 2, 2016 - Members November 9, 2016 - Public
Tickets on sale: November 30, 2016 - Benefactor and Chairman's Forum December 14, 2016 - Members December 21, 2016 - Public
Photo by Peter Schaaf
Photo by Becca Fay
Jeffrey Siegel
Isabel Leonard
Curtis Chamber Orchestra
Vienna Boys Choir
Photo by J. Henry Fair
Sharon Isbin
Photo by David DeBalko
Photo by Lucas Beck
Curtis Chamber Orchestra
Vienna Boys Choir
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 8 p.m.
Curtis on Tour is the global touring initiative of the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, and features some of the most talented rising stars in the nation.
For more than 500 years, audiences and critics alike have praised this talented ensemble. Enjoy a program of joyful music from Mendelssohn, Mozart and more.
Tickets on sale: November 30, 2016 - Benefactor and Chairman's Forum December 14, 2016 - Members December 21, 2016 - Public
Tickets on sale: November 30, 2016 - Benefactor and Chairman's Forum December 14, 2016 - Members December 21, 2016 - Public
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Evening Concerts continued
Photo by Paul Cox
Sir James Galway
Photo by Mark Garvin
WALNUT STREET THEATRE
Walnut Street Theatre, “Last of the Red Hot Lovers”
Sir James Galway
Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 8 p.m.
The living legend of the flute, Sir James Galway is regarded as both the supreme interpreter of the classical flute repertoire and a consummate entertainer whose appeal crosses all musical boundaries. Galway has made himself a modern musical master whose virtuosity on the flute is equaled only by his limitless ambitions and vision. Through his extensive touring, over 30 million albums sold, and his frequent international television appearances, Sir James has endeared himself to millions worldwide.
Join us as the Walnut Street Theatre brings the freshly conceived production of Neil Simon’s classic tale about the 1960s Mad Men and Mod Women trying to navigate the new normal. “Delightfully hilarious and witty, as well as filled with wisdom about human nature" (New York Post). Tickets on sale: January 4, 2017 - Benefactor and Chairman's Forum January 18, 2017 - Members January 25, 2017 - Public
Russian Seasons Dance Company, “Celebration of World Dance”
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 8 p.m.
Tickets on sale: February 1, 2017 - Benefactor and Chairman's Forum February 15, 2017 - Members February 22, 2017 - Public
Russian Seasons Dance Company
Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 8 p.m. Take a journey through such international folk dances as Spain’s flamenco and Argentina’s tango, along with Eastern European dances like Ukraine’s hopek, Irish dances, and the spectacular choreography of Broadway. Tickets on sale: January 4, 2017 - Benefactor and Chairman's Forum January 18, 2017 - Members January 25, 2017 - Public
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Sunday Concerts
Concerts take place in the Walter S. Gubelmann Auditorium. Tickets are $20, and sale dates vary by performance. There is no charge for Four Arts members. To purchase or reserve tickets visit the box office, call (561) 655-7226 or go to www.fourarts.org. Photo by Mary Noble Ours
Photo by Danniel Ashworth
The American Chamber Players
David Finckel, cello, Wu Han, piano and Philip Setzer, violin
The American Chamber Players
David Finckel, cello, Wu Han, piano and Philip Setzer, violin
Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 3 p.m. One of today’s most exciting and innovative chamber music ensembles returns to the Four Arts with another spirited performance.
Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 3 p.m.
Tickets on sale: October 19, 2016 - Benefactor and Chairman's Forum November 2, 2016 - Members November 9, 2016 - Public
Tickets on sale: November 30, 2016 - Benefactor and Chairman's Forum December 14, 2016 - Members December 21, 2016 - Public
This trio of musicians is among the most esteemed in the world. Don’t miss their all-Beethoven program.
Photo by Joseph Ong and Brittany Florenz
Photo by Benjamin Ealovoga
Verona Quartet
Elias String Quartet
Verona Quartet
Elias String Quartet
Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 3 p.m.
Sunday, February 5, 2017 at 3 p.m.
With numerous accolades and awards this ensemble is quickly establishing themselves as one of the most dynamic string quartets on the music scene.
Internationally acclaimed as one of the leading ensembles of their generation, this quartet is known for their intense and vibrant performances.
Tickets on sale: November 30, 2016 - Benefactor and Chairman's Forum December 14, 2016 - Members December 21, 2016 - Public
Tickets on sale: November 30, 2016 - Benefactor and Chairman's Forum December 14, 2016 - Members December 21, 2016 - Public
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Sunday Concerts continued Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel, “A French Musical Feast” Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 3 p.m.
Photo by Peter Schaaf
Jeffrey Siegel
Jeffrey Siegel returns to the stage with a program of French musical delights, including music by Debussy, Ravel, Fauré and Satie.
Pianist Charlie Albright Sunday, February, 26, 2017 at 3 p.m. Charlie Albright has been hailed as “among the most gifted musicians of his generation” (Washington Post) with “jaw-dropping technique and virtuosity” (New York Times). Do not miss the opportunity to see this remarkable performer, whose compositions and improvisations have been likened to “the great Romantic-era composer-pianists” (Classical Source). Tickets on sale: January 4, 2017 - Benefactor and Chairman's Forum January 18, 2017 - Members January 25, 2017 - Public
Charlie Albright
Tickets on sale: January 4, 2017 - Benefactor and Chairman's Forum January 18, 2017 - Members January 25, 2017 - Public
Trio Solisti Doric String Quartet
Photo by George Garnier
Trio Solisti Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 3 p.m. Trio Solisti has forged a reputation as “the most exciting piano trio in America” (The New Yorker), with a passionate performance style that combines exceptional virtuosity and musical insight. Tickets on sale: January 4, 2017 - Benefactor and Chairman's Forum January 18, 2017 - Members January 25, 2017 - Public
Doric String Quartet Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 3 p.m. The globally respected quartet will delight with a soulful and passionate performance that showcases why they are considered a first-class ensemble. Tickets on sale: February 1, 2017 - Benefactor and Chairman's Forum February 15, 2017 - Members February 22, 2017 - Public
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Photo by Felix Broede
Photo by Peter Schaaf
Jerusalem Quartet
Jeffrey Siegel
Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel, “Virtuoso Variations” Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 3 p.m. Hear pianistically stunning and wondrously imaginative variations on famous melodies, including works by Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Liszt and Chopin. Hear how great composers stunningly dress up familiar tunes!
Jerusalem Quartet Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 3 p.m. Described by BBC Music Magazine “as near to perfect as one can possibly find,” the group has impressed audiences with their “refinement and natural feeling for line, coupled with a fever-pitch intensity and commitment to the music” (The Strad). They have garnered international acclaim for their rare combination of passion and precision. The ensemble has won audiences the world over, both in concert and on their recordings for the Harmonia Mundi label. Tickets on sale: February 1, 2017 - Benefactor and Chairman's Forum February 15, 2017 - Members February 22, 2017 - Public
Tickets on sale: February 1, 2017 - Benefactor and Chairman's Forum February 15, 2017 - Members February 22, 2017 - Public
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 3 p.m. With nearly 40 albums to their credit, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver have multiple Grammy, Dove, ICM, IBMA, and SPBGMA Award nominations. They are seven-time winners of IBMA’s Vocal Group of the Year. Doyle Lawson ha also been inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame. Tickets on sale: February 1, 2017 - Benefactor and Chairman's Forum February 15, 2017 - Members February 22, 2017 - Public
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Tickets go on sale Wednesday, October 5, 2016 for $27 or $15 for students. To purchase tickets visit the box office, call (561) 655-7226 or go to www.fourarts.org.
Photo by Marty Sohl
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“Don Giovanni”
“L’Amour de Loin”
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
KAIJA SAARIAHO
(previously recorded)
Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 1 p.m. Estimated run time: 3 hours One intermission
Don Giovanni
L’Amour de Loin
Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 1 p.m. Estimated run time: 3 hours 45 minutes One intermission
Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho’s breakthrough opera was described by the New York Times as “transfixing…a lushly beautiful score.” Commissioned by the Salzburg Festival, where it was first seen in 2000, it will now finally have its Metropolitan Opera premiere in a dazzling new production by Robert Lepage, featuring glimmering ribbons of LED lights that extend across the length of the stage and over the orchestra pit. Eric Owens is the knight on a quest of love and Susanna Phillips is his lover on the other side of the sea. Conductor Susanna Mälkki makes her Met debut.
Three charismatic singers, Simon Keenlyside, Ildar Abdrazakov and Mariusz Kwiecien share the role of the title hero, who goes to hell in a dazzling coup de théâtre. The ensemble of great Mozartean singers includes Isabel Leonard, Angela Meade and Matthew Polenzani; Plácido Domingo conducts. Enjoy Mozart's operatic retelling of the Don Juan myth from a point of view that is neither tragic nor entirely comic, but rather lighthearted, urbane, and ironic.
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Please note: • All performances are live unless otherwise noted • Student tickets must be purchased in person with valid student I.D. • Late arrivals will be seated at staff discretion • Run times and cast are subject to change • All screenings take place in the Walter S. Gubelmann Auditorium
“Nabucco”
Photo by Corey Weaver
“The Magic Flute”
GIUSEPPE VERDI
Nabucco
Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 1 p.m. Estimated run time: 3 hours 5 minutes One intermission In this stunning new production Plácido Domingo brings another new baritone role to the Met under the baton of his longtime collaborator James Levine. Liudmyla Monastyrska is Abigaille, the warrior woman determined to rule empires, and Jamie Barton is the heroic Fenena. Dmitri Belosselskiy is the stentorian voice of the oppressed Hebrew people.
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
The Magic Flute (previously recorded)
Saturday December, 17, 2016 at 12 p.m. Estimated run time: 1 hour 55 minutes No intermission
Solera’s libretto takes some liberties with biblical history, and the characters other than the title role are dramatic inventions. But the story as a whole stays close to events as they are related in Jewish scriptures: primarily Jeremiah, as well as 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, Daniel, and the Psalms. The first part takes place around the destruction of the first temple in Jerusalem in 586 B.C., with the remainder of the opera set in various locations in the city of Babylon.
The Met’s English-language family adaptation of Mozart’s sublime and mystical journey, a new holiday tradition in the city, returns in Julie Taymor’s fanciful production. Young stars Layla Claire and Ben Bliss are the fairy-tale princess and prince, and Christopher Maltman reprises his acclaimed interpretation of the bird-catcher Papageno. Special holiday pricing and weekday matinees are available for this abridged version, conducted by Antony Walker. 15
The Met Opera continued Photo by Kristian Schuller
RICHARD WAGNER
Tristan und Isolde (previously recorded)
Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 12 p.m. Estimated run time: 5 hours 15 minutes Two intermissions This new production from Mariusz Trelinski (“Iolanta,” “Bluebeard’s Castle”) will be well served by a cast of outstanding Wagnerians: Nina Stemme as Isolde, Stuart Skelton as Tristan, with Sir Simon Rattle conducting, in one of his rare appearances at the Met. Wagner’s music has astounded audiences, and the title roles are acknowledged as among the most extraordinarily demanding in opera.
“Tristan und Isolde”
Photo by Kristian Schuller
CHARLES GOUNOD
Roméo et Juliette Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 1 p.m. Estimated run time: 3 hours 30 minutes One intermission When Diana Damrau and Vittorio Grigolo starred in “Manon” at the Met in 2015, the New York Times said, “the temperature rises nearly to boiling every time Damrau and Grigolo are on stage together.” Now they’re back as opera’s classic lovers, in this lush Shakespeare adaptation. The new production, by director Bartlett Sher, has already won acclaim during runs at Salzburg and La Scala. Gianandrea Noseda conducts.
“Roméo et Juliette”
Photo by Kristian Schuller
ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK
Rusalka
Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 1 p.m. Estimated run time: 4 hours 5 minutes Two intermissions Kristine Opolais stars in the role that helped launch her international career, the mythical Rusalka, who sings the haunting “Song to the Moon.” Mary Zimmerman brings her wondrous theatrical imagination to Dvořák’s fairytale of love and longing, rejection and redemption. Mark Elder conducts. “Rusalka” 16
Photo by Ken Howard
GIUSEPPE VERDI
La Traviata Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 1 p.m. Estimated run time: 2 hours 55 minutes One intermission “La Traviata” survived a notoriously unsuccessful opening night to become one of the best-loved operas in the repertoire. Sonya Yoncheva sings one of opera’s most revered heroines, the tragic courtesan Violetta, opposite Michael Fabiano as her lover, Alfredo, and Thomas Hampson as his father, Germont. Nicola Luisotti conducts.
“La Traviata”
Photo by Marty Sohl
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
Idomeneo
Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 1 p.m. Estimated run time: 4 hours 20 minutes Two intermissions Mozart’s first operatic masterpiece returns to the Met in the classic Jean-Pierre Ponnelle production, conducted by music director emeritus James Levine. The superb ensemble includes Matthew Polenzani as the king torn by a rash vow; mezzo-soprano Alice Coote in the trouser role of his noble son Idamante; soprano Nadine Sierra as Ilia; and soprano Elza van den Heever as the volatile Elettra, who loves Idamante to the bounds of madness.
“Idomeneo”
Photo by Ken Howard
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY
Eugene Onegin
Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 1 p.m. Estimated run time: 4 hours Two intermissions Tchaikovsky’s setting of Pushkin’s timeless verse novel is presented on the Met stage in Deborah Warner’s moving production, starring Anna Netrebko and Dmitri Hvorostovsky as Tatiana and Onegin. Alexey Dolgov sings the role of Lenski, and Robin Ticciati conducts. “Eugene Onegin” 17
Enjoy cutting-edge theatrical productions from the National Theatre of London, broadcast in high definition. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, October 5, 2016, for $25 each or $15 for students. To purchase tickets visit the box office, call (561) 655-7226 or go to www.fourarts.org.
“Les Liaisons Dangereuses” SIMON STEPHENS
CHRISTOPHER HAMPTON
Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 2 p.m. Estimated run time: 3 hours One Intermission
Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 2 p.m. Estimated run time: 3 hours 30 minutes One intermission
Mack the Knife is back in town. London scrubs up for the coronation. The thieves are on the make, the whores on the pull, the police cutting deals to keep it all out of sight. Mr. and Mrs. Peachum are looking forward to a bumper day in the beggary business, but their daughter didn’t come home last night and it’s all about to kick off…This bold, anarchic production is adapted by Simon Stephens, ("The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time"), and directed by Rufus Norris, ("Everyman").
In 1782, Choderlos de Laclos’ novel of sex, intrigue and betrayal in pre-revolutionary France scandalized the world. Former lovers, the Marquise de Merteuil and Vicomte de Valmont now compete in games of seduction and revenge. Merteuil incites Valmont to corrupt the innocent Cecile de Volanges before her wedding night, but Valmont has targeted the peerlessly virtuous and beautiful Madame de Tourvel. While these merciless aristocrats toy with others’ hearts and reputations, their own may prove more fragile than they supposed.
The Threepenny Opera
Contains scenes of a sexual nature, violence and coarse language.
Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Please note: • All performances are previously recorded • Student tickets must be purchased in person with valid I.D. • Late arrivals will be seated at staff discretion • Run times and cast are subject to change • All screenings take place in the Walter S. Gubelmann Auditorium 18
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
As You Like It
Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 2 p.m. Estimated run time: 3 hours 30 minutes One intermission This glorious comedy of love and change comes to the National Theatre for the first time in over 30 years. With her father in exile, Rosalind and her cousin Celia leave their lives in the court behind and journey into the Forest of Arden. There, released from convention, Rosalind experiences the liberating rush of transformation. Disguising herself as a boy, she embraces a different way of living and falls spectacularly in love. “As You Like It”
CHARLOTTE BRONTË
Jane Eyre
Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 2 p.m. Estimated run time: 3 hours 30 minutes One intermission This acclaimed re-imagining of Charlotte Brontë’s masterpiece is as inspiring as ever. This bold and dynamic production uncovers one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfilment on her own terms. From her beginnings as a destitute orphan, Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles head-on, surviving poverty, injustice and the discovery of bitter betrayal before taking the ultimate decision to follow her heart. “Jane Eyre”
TERENCE RATTIGAN
The Deep Blue Sea Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 2 p.m. Estimated run time: 3 hours One intermission When Hester Collyer is found by her neighbors in the aftermath of a failed suicide attempt, the story of her tempestuous affair with a former Royal Air Force pilot and the breakdown of her marriage to a High Court judge begins to emerge. With it comes a portrait of need, loneliness and long-repressed passion. Behind the fragile veneer of post-war civility burns a brutal sense of loss and longing.
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MARTIN MCDONAGH
Hangmen
Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 2 p.m. Estimated run time: 3 hours One intermission
“Hangmen”
In his small pub in the northern English town of Oldham, Harry (David Morrissey – “The Walking Dead,” “State of Play”) is something of a local celebrity. But what’s the second-best hangman in England to do on the day they’ve abolished hanging? Amongst the cub reporters and pub regulars dying to hear Harry’s reaction to the news, his old assistant Syd (Andy Nyman – “Peaky Blinders,” “Death at a Funeral”) and the peculiar Mooney (Johnny Flynn – “Clouds of Sils Maria”) lurk with very different motives for their visit. ARTHUR MILLER
A View from the Bridge Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 2 p.m. Estimated run time: 2 hours 30 minutes No intermission The American dream is confronted in this dark and passionate tale. In Brooklyn, longshoreman Eddie Carbone welcomes his Sicilian cousins to the land of freedom. But when one of them falls for his beautiful niece, they discover that freedom comes at a price. Eddie’s jealous mistrust exposes a deep, unspeakable secret – one that drives him to commit the ultimate betrayal. This stunning production won two Tony awards including Best Revival of a Play and Best Director. Mark Strong won an Olivier Award for Best Actor. “A View from the Bridge”
Special Film Screening PYTOR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY’S
The Nutcracker
Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 1 p.m. 1 hour 53 minutes • No intermission A classic ballet in every aspect: Vasily Medvedev and Yuri Burlaka, two Russian choreographers and connoisseurs of the tradition, have developed a version of “Nutcracker” which is based on the historic stage designs and choreography from the original of 1892. This loving reconstruction is performed by Staatsballett Berlin. No charge; tickets are required. Call (561) 655-7226 or visit the box office.
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The Bolshoi Ballet Experience one of the best ballet companies in the world, as the Bolshoi Ballet presents a spectacular new season on the big screen. Each HD production features behind the scenes interviews with the cast and creative teams. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, October 5, 2016, for $20 or $15 for students. To purchase tickets visit the box office, call (561) 655-7226 or go to www.fourarts.org. © Pathe Live Pierce Jackson
MUSIC DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH CHOREOGRAPHY YURI GRIGOROVICH
The Golden Age
Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 2 p.m. Estimated run time: 2 hours 20 minutes One intermission In a seaside town where business and mafia are flourishing, The Golden Age cabaret is the favorite nightly haunt of dancers, bandits, and young revelers. There the young fisherman Boris falls in love with Rita, a beautiful dancer, but also the friend of a local gangster. A satire of Europe during the roaring 20s, “The Golden Age” is original, colorful and dazzles with its jazzy score and music-hall atmosphere.
“The Golden Age” © Damir Yusupov
MUSIC DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH CHOREOGRAPHY ALEXEI RATMANSKY
The Bright Stream
Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 2 p.m. Estimated run time: 2 hours 30 minutes One intermission During harvest festival at a collective farm, a visiting dance troupe reunites a ballerina with her childhood friend Zina. In order to teach her unfaithful husband a lesson, Zina, the ballerina and the ballerina’s husband decide to swap roles for the evening. It is a laugh-out-loud masterpiece.
“The Bright Stream” © Olga Izakson
MUSIC PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY CHOREOGRAPHY YURI GRIGOROVICH
The Sleeping Beauty
Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 2 p.m. Estimated run time: 2 hours 50 minutes One intermission
“The Sleeping Beauty”
In this resplendent and magical classic, the Bolshoi dancers take us on a dream-like journey through this classic fairytale complete with jewel fairies, a magic kingdom, a youthful princess and a handsome prince. The sumptuous staging with its luxurious sets and costumes gives life to Perrault’s fairy tale. A must-see production. 21
MUSIC PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY CHOREOGRAPHY YURI GRIGOROVICH
Swan Lake
Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 2 p.m. Estimated run time: 3 hours One intermission On the banks of a mysterious lake, Prince Siegfried meets the bewitched swan-woman Odette. The Prince realizes too late that Fate has another plan for him. In the dual role of white swan and her black swan, prima ballerina Svetlana Zakharova exudes both vulnerability and cunning through superb technical mastery. This is classical ballet at its finest.
“Swan Lake” © Damir Yusupov
MUSIC BENJAMIN BRITTEN, MAX RICHTER, LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN, LEONID DESYATNIKOV CHOREOGRAPHY HANS VAN MANEN, SOL LEÓN, PAUL LIGHTFOOT, ALEXEI RATMANSKY
A Contemporary Evening
Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 2 p.m. Estimated run time: 2 hours 40 minutes Two intermissions
“A Contemporary Evening”
The Bolshoi takes on a new production with gusto. This encounter between some of the best dancers in the world and masters of contemporary choreography results in an outstanding synthesis of formal beauty, intensity and witty brilliance. © Elena Fetisova
MUSIC ILYA DEMUTSKY CHOREOGRAPHY YURI POSSOKHOV
A Hero of Our Time
Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 2 p.m. Estimated run time: 2 hours 45 minutes Two intermissions The young officer Pechorin embarks on a journey across mountains, on a path set by his passionate encounters. Disillusioned and careless, he inflicts pain upon himself and the women around him. This ravishing new production is adapted from Mikhail Lermontov’s literary masterpiece. Is Pechorin a real hero? Or is he a man like any other?
“A Hero of Our Time” © Pathe Live Pierce Jackson
Please note: • All performances are previously recorded • Student tickets must be purchased in person with valid student I.D. • Late arrivals will be seated at staff discretion • Run times and cast are subject to change • All screenings take place in the Walter S. Gubelmann Auditorium 22
Exhibition on Screen This ground-breaking series brings the world’s greatest works of art, and their environs, to you. Each high definition film provides unprecedented access into the lives of renowned artists, their art, and the fabulous museums that house them. Tickets are $15 and go on sale Wednesday, October 5, 2016. To purchase tickets visit the box office, call (561) 655-7226 or visit www.fourarts.org.
FROM THE NATIONAL GALLERY, LONDON
Goya: Visions of Flesh and Blood
Sunday, November 6, 2016 2 p.m. Estimated run time: 1 hour 33 minutes Discover Spain’s celebrated artist with this cinematic tour de force based on the National Gallery’s must-see exhibition “Goya: The Portraits.” Considered the father of modern art, Goya takes the genre of portraiture to new heights, and his genius is reappraised in a landmark exhibition at The National Gallery, London.
Things to know: • Late arrivals will be seated at staff discretion • No intermissions • All screenings take place in the Walter S. Gubelmann Auditorium
FROM THE BARNES FOUNDATION IN PHILADELPHIA, PA
FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART AND THE ROYAL ACADEMY, LONDON
Sunday, December 11, 2016 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 1, 2017 2 p.m.
Estimated run time: 1 hour 27 minutes
Estimated run time: 1 hour 33 minutes
Renoir is one of the most fiercely debated artists and yet one of the most influential. Picasso collected more Renoirs than any other artist. Monet and Matisse revered him. He was instrumental in creating the Impressionist movement and then totally rejected it and went in a new direction - with extraordinary results. Discover the incredible story of this remarkable artist.
Monet was an avid horticulturist and arguably the most important painter of gardens in the history of art, but he was not alone. Artists like Van Gogh, Bonnard, Pissarro and Matisse all saw the garden as a powerful subject for their art. These great artists, along with many other famous names, are featured in an innovative exhibition from The Cleveland Museum of Art and The Royal Academy, London.
Renoir: Revered and Reviled
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Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse
Friday Film Series Show times are 2:30, 5:15 and 8:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. All films are shown in the Walter S. Gubelmann Auditorium. Admission is $5; no charge for Four Arts members (membership card required). Tickets are available at the door immediately before each show. For more information on each film, including cast and awards, please visit www.fourarts.org.
The English Patient
Marguerite
(2:30 p.m. only)
Friday, January 20, 2017
Friday, December 16, 2016 1996 • Rated R • 2 hours 49 minutes • English with some German, Arabic and Italian Set in World War II, this sweeping drama received nine Academy Awards. It stars Ralph Fiennes as a badly burned pilot who recounts a tale of doomed romance to the nurse tending him.
2015 • Rated R • 2 hours 9 minutes French with English subtitles French socialite Marguerite has one great passion in life: singing opera. Unfortunately, she’s exceedingly bad at it. But with no one brave enough to tell her, she throws her heart and soul into preparing for her first solo recital. Winner of four César Awards in France.
Amal
Mr. Holmes
Friday, January 6, 2017
Friday, January 27, 2017
2007 • Not Rated • 1 hour 41 minutes • English with some Hindi
2015 • Rated PG • 1 hour 45 minutes • English with some Japanese and French
Auto-rickshaw driver Amal is bequeathed a fortune by a satisfied customer. He has one month to claim the inheritance and change his life forever. Winner of more than 20 international film awards, including a Genie Award for Best Achievement in Music.
Long retired to a country farmhouse, 93-year-old Sherlock Holmes (Ian McKellen) tends his apiary and reflects on his remarkable career. But the legendary sleuth, whose mental powers are fading, remains haunted by the unsolved case that caused him to call it quits.
Into the White
Theeb
Friday, January 13, 2017
Friday, February 3, 2017
2012 • Rated R • 1 hour 38 minutes • English with some Norwegian and German
2014 • Not Rated • 1 hour 40 minutes • Arabic with English subtitles
In the early days of World War II, two military airplanes – one British and one German – are shot down over Norway. Now, the crews of both aircraft are forced to work together in a desperate attempt to survive a harsh winter.
In this adventure tale set in the far corners of the Ottoman Empire, a Bedouin boy who comes from a family of pilgrim guides must use all of his acquired skills to survive a desert journey gone awry. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. 24
Secrets of War
Female Agents
Friday, February 17, 2017
Friday, March 17, 2017
2014 • Not Rated • 1 hour 35 minutes • Dutch with English subtitles
2008 • Not Rated • 1 hour 57 minutes • English; French and German with English subtitles During World War II, a group of French servicewomen and resistance fighters are recruited to rescue a British geologist and kill a German colonel. “Les Femmes de l’ombre” (“Female Agents”) was inspired by the true story of Lise Villameur and her comrades who used their smarts and allure in the service of the French Resistance.
During World War II, the friendship of two boys is at risk when a girl tells a very personal secret to only one of them.
The First Monday in May Friday, February 24, 2017 2016 • Rated PG-13 • 1 hour 30 minutes • English
Tracks
Art and fashion collide – and the debate over whether fashion is art reignites – when New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art holds its annual Met Gala and accompanying exhibition. This film offers a look at 2014’s “China: Through the Looking Glass.”
Words and Pictures Friday, March 3, 2017 2013 • Rated PG-13 • 1 hour 51 minutes • English
Friday, March 24, 2017 2013 • Rated PG-13 • 1 hour 50 minutes • English and Aboriginal Mia Wasikowska is affecting as adventurer Robyn Davidson, who crossed the Australian desert alone – and on foot – in 1977. Drawn from Davidson’s memoir, this drama depicts her arduous journey and explores her reasons for undertaking it.
Buen Día Ramón
A picture is worth a thousand words – or is it? That’s the question prep school students must answer as their teachers egg them on in this diverting romantic comedy starring Clive Owen and Juliette Binoche as the instructors who spark the debate.
Friday, March 31, 2017 2013 • Rated PG-13 • 2 hours German and Spanish with English subtitles Determined to escape his poverty-stricken circumstances in Mexico, Ramón tries repeatedly to reach the United States before heading to Germany instead. There, he’s forced to scratch out a living on his own until he forms a bond with a retired nurse.
Grace of Monaco Friday, March 10, 2017 2014• Not Rated • 1 hour 43 minutes • English with some French Six years after Grace Kelly’s storybook life led her to become the Princess of Monaco, the actress weighs an offer to resume her career in Hollywood while helping her country in a dispute with France. 25
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Sunday Film
All Friday film show times are 2:30, 5:15 and 8:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Rams Friday, April 14, 2017 2015 • Rated R • 1 hour 33 minutes • Icelandic with English subtitles Winner of the 2015 Un Certain Regard award at the Cannes Film Festival, this stunningly shot drama focuses on estranged brothers and fellow sheep farmers, Gummi and Kiddi. They haven’t spoken in 40 years, but when a deadly virus attacks the herds, each tries to stave off the disaster in his own fashion: Kiddi by using his rifle and Gummi by using his wits. As the authorities close in, they must come together to save the herd, and themselves, from extinction.
Robert Shaw: Man of Many Voices
The Intern
Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. only
Friday, April 21, 2017
Walter S. Gubelmann Auditorium No charge for admission 2016 • Not Rated • 1 hour 11 minutes • English
2015 • Rated PG-13 • 2 hours 1 minute • English Robert De Niro stars as a 70-year-old widower who discovers that retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a “senior intern” at an online fashion site founded by Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway).
This poignant and compelling documentary traces the journey of a small town California boy who planned to be a minister like his father, but instead became one of the greatest conductors of choral music the world has ever known. With no formal musical training, Robert Shaw achieved a stunning early success in popular music and later became legendary for his interpretations of classical music’s great choral masterpieces. An early champion of civil rights, Shaw had a mystical belief in the power of community and could communicate his passion for music with spellbinding intensity. As music director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in the latter half of the 20th century, Robert Shaw changed the course of musical history through the many voices he set on fire with an enduring love of music.
My Old Lady Friday, April 28, 2017 2014 • Rated PG-13 • 1 hour 47 minutes • English A down-and-out New Yorker is delighted to learn that he’s inherited a Paris apartment from his estranged father. He’s stunned when he travels to France to sell the property and finds his dad’s former lover occupying the place. The movie features an allstar cast with Maggie Smith, Kevin Kline and Kristin Scott Thomas.
Directed by: Peter Miller and Pamela Roberts Starring: Jimmy Carter, David Hyde Pierce, Yo-Yo Ma, Donald Runnicles and Andrew Young.
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The Garden Club of Palm Beach Annual Speaker Martha Stewart "Great Ideas for the Garden" Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. Emmy Award-winning television show host, entrepreneur, bestselling author and trusted lifestyle expert and teacher, Martha Stewart shares ideas and inspiration to transform gardens into something spectacular.
Flower Show Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 9, 2017 from 12 to 4 p.m. No charge for admission Open to the public Esther B. O'Keeffe Gallery Building Don’t miss the biennial flower show with exquisite examples of horticulture and design.
Preview Party The theme for the 2017 flower show is "L'Orangerie." Above: program cover art created by Kevin Sloan / kevinsloan.com.
Friday, April 7, 2017 Call the Garden Club at (561) 837-6635 for tickets.
No charge • Reservations required Reservations open January 11, 2017 at 10 a.m. • Call (561) 655-7226 to reserve • Seating is limited • Open to the public • Limit two tickets per person • Walter S. Gubelmann Auditorium
Jeff Leatham Lecture and Demonstration Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tickets $75 • Call (561) 655-7226 On sale September 14, 2016 Jeff Leatham, artistic director of the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris, has been creating a sensation with his floral designs for 17 years. In 2014, Jeff, an American, was awarded the prestigious “Knighthood,” Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, France's highest honor for contributions to French culture. Working on two continents, Jeff launched a design studio at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills in July 2016.
Christmas Boutique
House and Garden Day
Thursday, December 8, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, March 5, 2017 Boutique opens on the Four Arts mall at 9:30 a.m. Tours are ongoing from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $150; for additional information please contact the Garden Club at (561) 837-6635.
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King Library Programs King Fling Friday, November 4, 2016 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The King Library and the Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden Tickets $50 – On sale Tuesday, October 4, 2016 Visit www.fourarts.org or call (561) 655-2766. Purchase your tickets before they sell out. This special evening event features wine and food stations from some of the best local restaurants. New York Times best-selling author Charles Todd will sign copies of his newest book, “The Shattered Tree.” Don’t miss the last King Fling before the library closes for restoration. Shop the King Library book sale before it opens to the public the next day. Enjoy a fun, festive evening where all proceeds benefit the King Library Restoration Project.
Photo by Lila Photo
Keep Calm & Color On Thursdays from September 1 through December 15, 2016 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. No charge. Reservations are not required. Adults are invited to color their cares away in the relaxing atmosphere of the King Library. Coloring has been shown to reduce stress and make you feel young again. The library will supply all materials.
Book Sales Saturday, November 5, 2016 Saturday, February 18, 2017 Every year the King Library hosts book sales to support the King Library Restoration Fund. Each sale is free to attend and takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 28
Florida Voices
The Florida Voices series offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue with celebrated Florida authors. Each program features a presentation by the author, a Q&A with the audience and a book signing. All programs take place in the King Library and are open to the public at no charge unless otherwise noted.* Seating is limited. For more information visit www.fourarts.org or call (561) 655-2766. Florida Voices is generously supported by the Fred J. Brotherton Endowment for Literature of the Fred J. Brotherton Charitable Foundation.
Ben G. Frank
Photo by Jeanmarie Woods
“Sex, Lies, and Serious Money,” by Stuart Woods
Stuart Woods
Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.
*Tickets $5; no charge for Four Arts members. RSVP to (561) 655-2766. *Dixon Education Building Trouble always seems to find Stone Barrington, but it’s never more than he can handle. Don’t miss this discussion of the engrossing new thriller by #1 New York Times best-selling author Stuart Woods. Woods is the author of more than 60 novels. “Chiefs,” his debut novel in 1981, won the Edgar Award.
“Klara’s Journey” by Ben G. Frank Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 1:30 p.m.
Emilie Richards
“When We Were Sisters,” by Emilie Richards Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.
This gripping historical novel set during the Russian Revolution and Civil War is told within the realm of an adventurous and enduring love story. It exposes the violence of the times and explains why many left Russia and the Ukraine for America. Ben G. Frank is a noted commentator on Russia and the Ukraine. Limited to 80 seats
*Dixon Education Building *Reservations required. As children in foster care, Cecilia and Robin vowed they would be the sisters each had never had. Now successful adults, they put their lives on hold to film a documentary about the foster care system. As the project unfolds, memories will be tested and the meaning of family redefined.
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Emilie Richards is a best-selling author of more than 70 novels. This book will also be part of the Page Turners discussion on November 16th.
“The One Man,” by Andrew Gross Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. This historical thriller from New York Times best-seller Andrew Gross is a deeply affecting, unputdownable series of twists and turns through a landscape at times horrifyingly familiar but still completely compelling. “The One Man” tells of a U.S. intelligence officer’s mission into the Third Reich’s most infamous concentration camp to find and escape with one man–a prisoner crucial to the Allies’ success. Limited to 80 seats
“Einstein Relatively Simple,” by Ira Mark Egdall Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. Told with humor, enthusiasm, and exceptional clarity, this entertaining book discussion reveals how Albert Einstein revolutionized our understanding of space and time. Regardless of your scientific background, journey through Einstein’s life to learn his most triumphant theories, from E=mc2 to black holes and the Big Bang. Egdall is an author of popular science books and a writer for DecodedScience.com. A retired aerospace program manager, he teaches physics at Florida International University, the University of Miami and Nova Southeastern University. Limited to 80 seats
“The Judgment,” by D.J. Niko
“Mango,” by Jen Karetnick
Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 1:30 p.m.
This thrilling work of fiction is set in 965 BCE. Solomon has been appointed king of the united monarchy of Israel and Judah. A mere 40 years later, Solomon’s empire is on the verge of collapse. A visit from a mysterious queen restores Solomon’s perspective in time to save his soul—but is it too late to preserve his kingdom?
Join Miami’s mango mama as she discusses all things mangoes, from freezing to dehydrating, and how to make the most out of a short but heavy harvest season. She will discuss the history of the mango in Florida and the current commercial market.
Daphne Nikolopoulos is an awardwinning journalist. Under the pen name D.J. Niko, she has written multiple works of fiction. Nikolopoulos is editorin-chief of Palm Beach Illustrated magazine and editorial director of Palm Beach Media Group. Limited to 80 seats
Jen Karetnick is the author of the “Mango” which received Les Dames d’Escoffier Interational's M.F.K. Fisher Award. She is the co-author of “From the Tip of My Tongue,” with chef Cindy Hutson. Her work has appeared in TheAtlantic.com, Southern Living, GoodHousekeeping.com and Redbook.com. Limited to 80 seats 30
Talk of Kings Delve into some of the most intriguing and captivating tales in history and culture. Each program takes place in the King Library, and is open to the public at no charge. Please arrive with an understanding of the book and a willingness to participate in engaging conversation. Seating is limited to 80 people. For more information visit www.fourarts.org or call (561) 655-2766.
“The Billion Dollar Spy,” by David E. Hoffman
“Radical Chic,” by Tom Wolfe
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 11 a.m.
Facilitator: Richard Bock
Facilitator: Billy David
From Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Hoffman comes the riveting story of a spy who cracked open the Soviet military research establishment and a penetrating portrait of the CIA’s Moscow station, an outpost of daring espionage in the last years of the Cold War. His revelations allowed America to reshape its weapons systems to defeat Soviet radar on the ground and in the air, giving the U.S. near total superiority in the skies over Europe.
Tom Wolfe’s fourth book contains the article “These Radical Chic Evenings,” first published in June 1970 in New York magazine, about a gathering Leonard Bernstein held for the Black Panther Party. Among the beautiful people present was Tom Wolfe, pop sociologist and parajournalist supreme. Billy David will discuss this article and touch on his own life as a magazine publisher in the 70s, 80s and 90s.
“Pearl Harbor: FDR Leads the Nation into War,” by Steven M. Gillon
“When Books Went to War: The Stories That Helped Us Win World War II,” by Molly Guptill Manning
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Dr. Richard D’Elia
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 11 a.m. Facilitator: Dr. Rachel Schipper In World War II we faced an enemy that had banned and burned over 100 million books. In 1943 outraged librarians, the War Department and the publishing industry stepped in with an extraordinary program that sent 120 million small, lightweight paperbacks to American troops. “When Books Went to War” is an inspiring story for history buffs and book lovers alike. 31
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, the Four Arts presents acclaimed historian Steven M. Gillon’s vivid, minute-by-minute account of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s skillful leadership in the wake of the most devastating military assault in American history. The events of that infamous day ended the Great Depression, changed the course of FDR’s presidency and swept America into World War II.
“The Wright Brothers,” by David McCullough
“The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War,” by Michael Shaara
Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 11 a.m.
Facilitator: Richard Bock In this thrilling book, the two-time Pulitzer winning McCullough tells the dramatic story-behind-the-story about the courageous brothers who taught the world how to fly. McCullough draws on the immense riches of the Wright Papers to tell the human side of the Wright Brothers’ story.
“Trumbo,” by Bruce Cook
Facilitator: Richard Bock In the four most bloody and courageous days of our nation’s history, two armies fought for two conflicting dreams. And far more than men fell on those Pennsylvania fields. Bright futures, untested innocence, and pristine beauty were also the casualties of war. Michael Shaara’s Pulitzer Prize–winning masterpiece is unique, sweeping and unforgettable.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
“Joan of Arc,” by Helen Castor
Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Billy David
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 11 a.m.
In 1947 Dalton Trumbo (“Spartacus” “Papillon”) was one of Hollywood’s top screenwriters, until he and other artists – known as the “Hollywood Ten”– were blacklisted and jailed for their political beliefs. By using his wit and words he exposed the absurdity of the blacklist and eventually saw his name on screen again. This intriguing biography shows that all his life Trumbo was a radical of the homegrown, independent variety.
Facilitator: Billy David Helen Castor tells a fresh and gripping story of the peasant girl from Domremy who hears voices from God, leads the French army to victory, is burned at the stake for heresy, and eventually becomes a saint. Instead of an icon, Castor gives us a living, breathing woman confronting the challenges of religious faith and taking sides in a bloody civil war.
“Daughter of Empire: My Life as a Mountbatten,” by Pamela Hicks
“Rise of the Robots,” by Martin Ford Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 11 a.m. Facilitator: Dr. Richard D’Elia Few families can boast having two saints among their ancestors, a great-aunt who was the last tsarina of Russia and a father who was Grace Kelly’s pinup. Enjoy a magical memoir about Pamela Mountbatten’s remarkable life at the very end of the roaring 20s.
Facilitator: Dr. Richard D’Elia Ford details what machine intelligence and robotics can accomplish, and implores employers, scholars, and policy makers to face the implications. The past solutions to technological disruption aren’t going to work, and we must decide now whether the future will see prosperity or insecurity.
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Talk of Kings continued “Devil in the White City” by Erik Larson Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
“Lights Out: A Cyberattack, A Nation Unprepared, Surviving the Aftermath,” by Ted Koppel
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Richard Bock
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 11 a.m.
Erik Larson intertwines the true tale of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair and the cunning serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims to their death. Combining meticulous research with nailbiting storytelling, Larson (a Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist) has crafted a narrative with all the wonder of newly discovered history with the thrill of fiction.
Facilitator: Dr. Richard D’Elia In this tour de force of investigative reporting, Ted Koppel reveals that a major cyberattack on America’s power grid is not only possible but likely, that it would be devastating, and that the United States is shockingly unprepared.
Teen Programs Photo by Jonathan Worth
Build an Android App Workshop Saturday, January 14, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10; seating is limited • Reservations are required Appropriate for ages 12 to 18 This new program introduces students to basic computer programming skills and facilitates the development of 21st century learning skills. This is a great opportunity to learn the joys of coding and computer programming.
Author Cory Doctorow Skype Visit and Technology Security Discussion
Presented in partnership with Bright and Smart
Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cloak and Dagger: Codebreaking and Cryptography
No charge • Seating is limited • Reservations are required • Appropriate for ages 12 to 18
Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No charge; seating is limited • Reservations are required Appropriate for ages 12 to 18 • Facilitator: Amanda Kiernan
Together students learn to crack codes and passwords, and then put their skills to work on a codebreaking scavenger hunt. Learn about different cryptography and code breaking methods, make your way through “laser” traps, and learn how to craft the best passwords so you can keep all your secrets safe. 33
Meet author Cory Doctorow during a special Skype discussion. He’ll answer questions about his many books and his work with the Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff.org), a non-profit civil liberties group that defends freedom in technology law, policy and use of the Creative Commons License. Doctorow’s works include the YA graphic novel “In Real Life,” YA novel “Pirate Cinema” and The New York Times bestseller “Little Brother.”
Page Turners Page Turners is a book discussion group where participants explore popular new titles and modern works of fiction. All discussions are facilitated by Brewer Mullins Schoeller. Each program takes place in the King Library, and is open to the public at no charge. Seating is limited to 80 people. For more information visit www.fourarts.org or call (561) 655-2766.
“When We Were Sisters,” by Emilie Richards
“Circling the Sun,” by Paula McLain
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 1:30 p.m.
As children in foster care, Cecilia and Robin vowed they would be the sisters each had never had. Now successful adults, they put their lives on hold to film a documentary about the foster care system. As the project unfolds, memories will be tested and the meaning of family redefined.
“The Nightingale,” by Kristin Hannah Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. With courage, grace and powerful insight, this epic panorama tells the story of two sisters, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love, and freedom in war-torn France – a heartbreakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the durability of women.
“Fates and Furies,” by Lauren Groff Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. Every story has two sides. Every relationship has two perspectives. And sometimes, it turns out, the key to a great marriage is not its truths but its secrets. Lauren Groff presents the story of one such marriage over the course of 24 years. It was a finalist for the 2015 National Book Award, and named a best book of the year by The Washington Post and NPR.
"Circling the Sun" brings to life a fearless and captivating woman—Beryl Markham, a record-setting aviator caught up in a passionate love triangle with safari hunter Denys Finch Hatton and Karen Blixen, who wrote the classic memoir "Out of Africa." McLain’s powerful tale reveals the exhilaration of freedom and the tenacity of the human spirit.
“My Name is Lucy Barton,” by Elizabeth Strout Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout shows how a simple hospital visit becomes a portal to the most tender relationship of all – the one between mother and daughter. Lucy Barton is recovering from “a simple operation” when her estranged mother comes to see her. Stories from Lucy’s childhood seem to reconnect them, but tension lurks below the surface.
“The Nest,” by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. In this deftly written debut, D’Aprix Sweeney brings a remarkable cast of characters to life to illuminate what money does to relationships, what happens to our ambitions over the course of time, and the fraught yet unbreakable ties we share with those we love. 34
Campus on the Lake presents a new five-part lecture series from historians of unquestioned distinction. Gain a greater understanding of our origins as a people and a nation, and a keener sense of the expansive implications of "We the People" from then to now.
Generously supported by:
More information on the scope of the series and the speakers is available at www.fourarts.org. The price is $250 for the five-part series, and tickets are not available for an individual speaker. Tickets go on sale to members September 14, 2016, and to the public on September 28, 2016. To purchase a series ticket call (561) 805-8562 or visit the box office. Held in the Walter S. Gubelmann Auditorium.
Joseph J. Ellis Thursday, January 5, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The author of 11 books, Joseph J. Ellis was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for “Founding Brothers: the Revolutionary Generation” and won the National Book Award for “American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson.” His in-depth chronicle of the life of our first President, “His Excellency: George Washington,” was a New York Times best-seller. Ellis’s newest book, “The Quartet: Orchestrating the Second American Revolution, 1783-1789,” was released in Spring 2015. Ellis is the Ford Foundation Professor Emeritus at Mount Holyoke College and has most recently taught in the Leadership Studies Program at Williams College. Ellis’s work appears regularly in national publications, and he is a frequent commentator on CBS, CSPAN, CNN and PBS.
Gordon Wood Thursday, January 12, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Gordon S. Wood is Alva O. Way University Professor Emeritus at Brown University. He received a B.A. from Tufts University and a Ph.D. from Harvard University. He taught at Harvard and the University of Michigan before joining the faculty at Brown in 1969. His books include the Pulitzer Prize-winning "The Radicalism of the American Revolution," the Bancroft Prize-winning "The Creation of the American Republic, 1776-1787, " "The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin," and "The Purpose of the Past: Reflections on the Uses of History." He has received a National Humanities Medal and the Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. Award from the Society of American Historians. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. 35
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Ron Chernow Thursday, February 9, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Photo by Nina Subin
Ron Chernow has been hailed as “one of the pre-eminent biographers of his generation” (The St. Louis Post-Dispatch). His biography “Washington: A Life” (2010) was honored with the Pulitzer Prize, and also earned the American History Book Prize, endowing him with the honorary title of American Historian Laureate. His biographies of John D. Rockefeller (“Titan,” 1998) and “Alexander Hamilton” (2004) both received nominations for the National Book Critics Circle Award. Chernow was the historical adviser to the musical “Hamilton,” which was inspired by his best-selling biography. In 1993 “The Warburgs” won the prestigious George S. Eccles Prize for the year's best business book, and in 1990 “The House of Morgan” won the National Book Award and is considered a modern classic.
David McCullough Thursday, March 9, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. David McCullough has been acclaimed as a “master of the art of narrative history.” He is twice winner of the Pulitzer Prize, twice winner of the National Book Award, recipient of the National Humanities Medal, and has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian award.
Photo by William B. McCullough
His most recent book, the widely praised “The Wright Brothers,” was a #1 New York Times best-seller and remained on the list for nine months. His “1776” has been acclaimed “a classic,” while “John Adams,“ published in 2001, remains one of the most praised and widely read American biographies of all time.
Lynne Cheney Tuesday, April 11, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lynne Cheney, Ph.D. has been studying James Madison since 1987, when she was a member of the Commission on the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution. Cheney is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, was chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities (1986 - 1993), and has spent much of her professional life writing and speaking about the importance of knowing American history and teaching it well. She has written six best-selling history books, including “We the People: The Story of Our Constitution” (2008). Her most recent book, “James Madison: A Life Reconsidered” (2014), is a New York Times best-seller.
The Moderator After each lecture there will be an in-depth discussion led by moderator Robert Watson. Watson is an award-winning author of more than 40 books on U.S. history and politics. He has co-convened a half-dozen national conferences on the American presidency, moderated political debates and delivered more than a thousand keynote addresses. Watson is the editor of SUNY Press’ popular book series on the American presidents, and a frequent media commentator on CNN, Fox, MSNBC, The New York Times and the BBC.
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Campus on the Lake
Lectures
“The SS Normandie: A Tragic Story of the Most Majestic Ocean Liner,” with Richard René Silvin
Campus on the Lake is a series of cultural education programs exploring art, music, literature, drama and the art of living well. All programs are open to the public and take place in the Fitz Eugene Dixon Education Building unless otherwise noted. Tickets go on sale to members on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, and to the public on Wednesday, September 28, 2016.
Monday, November 7, 2016 at 6 p.m. No charge Book signing to follow Most people are familiar with the dramatic sinking of the Titanic. However, 30 years later an even more opulent French ocean liner burned and sank in New York harbor. Author Richard René Silvin brings to life (and shares the tumultuous ending) of one of the most beautiful objects built by man during the 20th century.
Due to limited space reservations are required for every program. Four Arts Members must make advanced reservations to programs, even if they are admitted at no charge.
“Willy: From the French Resistance to the Fashion World of America,” with Wilhelmina Kipp
To learn more or to make reservations, please visit www.fourarts.org, email campus@fourarts.org or call (561) 805-8562.
Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 2:30 p.m.
Please note, no refunds for lectures are permitted. Exchanges or transfers for a lecture of equal value within a season may be permitted on a case-by-case basis.
No charge • Book signing and light refreshments to follow
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Wilhelmina van Neyenhoff Kipp has led an amazing life. During the Nazi occupation of France, she joined the resistance, and after the war she became a recognized fashion model. Celebrated in New York society, her indomitable spirit and refreshing approach to life will inspire audiences, as will the treasure trove of photographs that accompany this discussion.
Campus on the Lake Lectures continued “Dine with Thomas Jefferson and Fascinating Guests” with James Gabler Monday, November 28, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. $10; no charge for Four Arts members • Book signing and light refreshments to follow
Augustus Mayhew
“Palm Beach a Greater Grandeur,” with Augustus Mayhew
James Gabler invites you to learn more about Thomas Jefferson and his fascinating guests through 25 dinners at Monticello, the White House, Paris, London, Philadelphia, and the French wine country. The guest list is a who’s who of great people of the time James Gabler including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John and Abigail Adams, James and Dolley Madison, Marquis de Lafayette, and many more. This lecture is presented in relation to "The Founders and Us" series.
Monday, November 14, 2016 at 2:30 p.m.
“The Nazi Titanic: The Incredible Untold Story of a Doomed Ship in World War II,” with Robert P. Watson
No charge • Book signing to follow
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 2:30 p.m.
Palm Beach’s transformation from an idyllic seasonal refuge and international resort to a posh year-round residential enclave makes for fascinating architectural history as well as an enlightening account of the customs observed by the nation’s wealthiest families, industrial titans and Wall Street tycoons. Augustus Mayhew is a cultural columnist, architectural historian and photographer.
No charge • Book signing to follow In 1927 the luxury ocean liner Cap Arcona, also known as “the Floating Palace,” was Germany’s answer to the RMS Titanic. Robert Watson explores Robert P. the ship’s history and the tragedy that Watson occurred in literally the last week of World War II. Robert Watson is an award-winning author of more than 40 books on U.S. history and politics, and is a frequent national television commentator. This season he moderates “The Founders and Us” series at the Four Arts. 38
Steven Stolman
“The Serial Entertainer’s Passion for Parties,” with Steven Stolman Monday, December 5, 2016 at 11 a.m.
“Buddy Bombard: A Life of Grand Adventure,” with Buddy Bombard
No charge • Book signing to follow The keen observer of all things stylish, Steven Stolman returns to The Four Arts offering even more relatable tips on hosting glamorous events. With his signature brand of self-deprecating humor and wit he’ll provide an insider’s point of view on everything from red carpet galas to lavish birthdays and creating picture-perfect weddings. His tips guide even the most hesitant host to entertain effortlessly with sophisticated ease.
Hildegarde Mahoney
Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. No charge • Book signing to follow Be inspired with bon vivant Buddy Bombard who recounts a life almost too good to be true. He sailed in three America’s Cup challenges, led ballooning safaris all over Europe and so very much more. Buddy has embraced all the riches that life has offered and will share his experiences.
“Journey Interrupted: A Family Without a Country in a World at War,” with Hildegarde Mahoney
"A Case for Color: A Vibrant Discussion" with master colorist Gil Walsh and author Margaret Riley Muldoon Monday, December 12, 2016 at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 2:30 p.m.
Gil Walsh
No Charge • Book signing to follow In this spellbinding lecture, Mahoney recounts her family’s experience during World War II. What started off as a simple journey became six years of quasi-detention in Japan in the face of brutal obstacles.
No charge Book signing to follow.
Master colorist, Gil Walsh will charm audiences with the design images from her premiere monograph “A Case for Color.” Written by Margaret Reilly Muldoon, the two will play talent tag as they discuss Gil’s winning regional East Coast design awards over the past 20 years which have captured the eye of the Houzz national architecture and design community. 39
“Hamilton’s Economy and Jefferson’s Empire,” with Elton Klibanoff
Elton Klibanoff
Monday, January 9, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. Monday, January 23, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. $25 each / $40 for both • No charge for Four Arts members • Book signing to follow Enjoy two thought-provoking lectures, the first focusing on Alexander Hamilton and the establishment of a national economy, and the second featuring Thomas Jefferson’s expansion of the country to create an "Empire of Liberty." Hamilton and Jefferson’s ideas have fueled political debates since the Revolution, and resulted in critical decisions regarding the role of government and the mission of America in the world. Elton Klibanoff, J.D., is a graduate of Brown University with a distinction in History, and of Harvard Law School. He is the author of “For the Survival of Liberty: Great Presidential Decisions.” This lecture is presented in relation to "The Founders and Us" series.
Jim Holman
“Wagner, Tristan and 1857,” with Jim Holman Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 11 a.m. $10; no charge for Four Arts members or members of the Wagner Society
“Rasputin’s Murder in 1916: One of the Greatest Mysteries of WWI,” with James Pool Monday, January 9, 2017 at 6 p.m. $10 No charge for Four Arts members At the height of World War I Grigori Rasputin was brutally murdered in St. Petersburg. Born a peasant who James Pool failed at being a monk, Rasputin gained Czar Nicholas II’s confidence by “curing” his son of hemophilia. Later, a group of conspirators, including the Czar’s first cousin, Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovich (who was the father of former Palm Beach mayor Paul Ilyinsky), fed Rasputin wine and cakes laced with cyanide. When the poison seemed to have no effect, the conspirators shot Rasputin multiple times and threw him into the freezing Neva River. With the 100th anniversary of his death in 1916, we'll ask why was this close confidant of the royal family killed? It was claimed that he was an immoral heretic and a German agent, but the truth was a very different story. 40
Jim Holman will lead a discussion on the single most influential work in the history of music, “Tristan and Isolde.” This piece was written, not only out of some aspect of “pure artistic genius and inspiration,” but also out of the failed revolutions of 1848 and their aftermath. This lecture is the ideal way to prepare for the Metropolitan Opera simulcast of “Tristan and Isolde” on Saturday, January 14th at The Four Arts. See page 16 for details.
“Music for Your Eyes,” with Antoine Wagner Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 2:30 p.m.
Image by Eric Piasecki
Katie Ridder and Peter Pennoyer
$10; no charge for Four Arts members or members of the Wagner Society This lecture and documentary film screening is not to be missed! To commemorate the bicentenary of his great-great grandfather’s birth, NYC photographer/film maker Antoine Wagner traveled to the Swiss Alps to search out his family history. While on Antoine Wagner a meticulously reconstructed route first laid out by his famous great-great grandfather, Antoine photographed the landscape and tried to revive the romantic visions that were the inspiration for some of the most riveting music in history.
“A House in the Country: Designing a Dream Home,” with Peter Pennoyer and Katie Ridder Monday, January 23, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. $10; no charge for Four Arts members • Book signing to follow Kathy Rainer and Tricky Wolfes
“Parties to Die For! Outrageous Wisdom From SouthernFried Party Planning Queens,” with Kathy Rainer and Tricky Wolfes Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. $25; no charge for Four Arts Members In partnership with the Garden Club of Palm Beach The shared love for fabulous soirees and beautiful flowers led to Kathy Rainer and Tricky Wolfes creating Parties to Die For, a highly successful floral and event design company based in Atlanta. The vivacious duo will discuss current trends in floral design, the trials and tribulations of the perfect fête, and provide tips to plan the perfect party. Their presentation is informative, entertaining and a must see for flower lovers and party hosts. 41
After building and designing houses and interiors for clients around the world, architect Peter Pennoyer and interior designer Katie Ridder built their own dream house on a promising, but overgrown site in New York. They transformed the property building an exuberant, one-ofa-kind Greek Revival-inspired house with a lush woodland, flowers and cutting gardens. Peter and Katie chronicle the process in “A House in the Country,” and you’ll be energized when they share their talent and processes, including design ideas and specific material details.
“American Founding Principles and National Security,” with John Lenczowski $100 for the 5-part series or $25 each Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. Overview: Why American Founding Principles Are a Critical Element of American National Security Friday, January 27, 2017 at 11 a.m. American Founding Principles and America’s Role in the World: What Should America’s Foreign Policy Objectives Be?
John Lenczowski
Monday, January 30, 2017 at 6 p.m. American Founding Principles, National Strength, and the War of Ideas Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. How America Won the Cold War: The Key Role of the PoliticalIdeological War against Communism
Deborah Pollack
“Palm Beach Visual Arts” with Deborah Pollack Monday, January 30, 2017 at 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 11 a.m. • Defeating Radical Islamism: The Essential but Neglected Role of the War of Ideas
No charge Book signing to follow
Dr. John Lenczowski, Founder, President and Professor of The Institute of World Politics, is the former White House advisor on Soviet affairs to President Reagan and the author of “Full Spectrum Diplomacy and Grand Strategy." This lecture is presented in relation to "The Founders and Us" series.
With its combination of wealth, glamour and talent, Palm Beach has forged a legacy of artistic excellence. Join Deborah C. Pollack, a Palm Beach art dealer and author, as she explores the incredible story of the island's— including Salvador Dali and Marcel Duchamp—architects, potters, and photographers, as well as the luminaries and doyennes who forged the art scene and organizations that continue to thrive.
Dr. Neal Kassell
“Curing with Sound,” with Dr. Neal Kassell, Neurosurgeon Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. $10; no charge for Four Arts members
Join Dr. Neal Kassell, founder and chairman of the Focused Ultrasound Foundation (FUSF) as he discusses a new medical treatment that is being used to successfully treat prostate and uterine fibroids, and FDA approval for alleviating tremors is anticipated. Dr. Kassell is a professor of neurosurgery at the University of Virginia, where he was co-chair until 2006. In April 2016, he was appointed by Vice President Joe Biden to the National Cancer Institute’s Blue Ribbon Panel for Cancer Moonshot.
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Jeffrey Swann
Giuliana Castellani Koch
“Conversations on the World of the Etruscans” with Giuliana Castellani Koch Mondays at 11 a.m. $25 per lecture / $75 for the series No charge for Four Arts members February 6, 2017 The Origins of the Etruscans February 13, 2017 Evolution into Western Culture February 27, 2017 - Women of Etruria March 6, 2017 How Their Culture Spread and Evolved
“Wagnerian Love Scenes: Eros or Compassion?” with Jeffrey Swann Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. $10; no charge for Four Arts members or members of the Wagner Society Noted pianist Jeffrey Swann will discuss and explore Wagner’s most famous love scenes from "Fliegender Holländer," "Tannhäuser," "Lohengrin," "the Ring," "Tristan," "Meistersinger" and "Parsifal." The scenes range from the chastely conventional to the torridly erotic and the highly symbolic. In each, learn how the music defines the quality of the scene.
Gain a deeper understanding of Tuscany and Western civilization. A child of Florence, Ms. Koch holds a Ph.D in Italian Literature from the University of Florence, and has spoken extensively on Italian language and culture.
Aldous Bertram
“Les Jardins Anglo-Chinois” (the Landscape Garden), with Aldous Bertram Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. $25; no charge for Four Arts members Learn more about England’s fascinating transition from the formal garden to French-inspired naturalistic designs. In the 18th century “Les jardins anglo-chinois” quickly spread across Europe, and new evidence suggests the very idea of naturalistic planting originated in the Far East. Aldous Bertram graduated from Cambridge University, with a Ph.D. in History. 43
Barry Day
“Noël Coward and His Leading Ladies,” with Barry Day Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 11 a.m. $10; no charge for Four Arts members Learn more about one of the greatest British playwrights of all time, Noël Coward, whose career brought him into contact – sometimes conflict – with some of the most interesting women in show business and society. Barry Day will discuss Coward’s life and his rambunctious encounters with the likes of Marlene Dietrich, Mary Martin and Claudette Colbert. Barry Day was an advisor and principal speech writer for Prime Ministers Edward Heath and Margaret Thatcher, as well as literary advisor to the Noël Coward Estate and a trustee of the Coward Foundation.
Julia Hansen
“Behind the Scenes: a life lived dramatically,” with Julia Hansen Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. $10; no charge for Four Arts members
Julia Hansen will share insights from her broad career in theater and the arts. She was the former head of the Drama League (NYC). In Aspen, she founded Theater Masters and started The Masters of Fine Arts National Playwrights Festival in association with Brown, Yale, Columbia, NYU, and Carnegie Mellon. She is a member of The Women Corporate Directors Association. 44
“The Walk to Elsie’s: An Extravagant Collection of Escapades,” with Hutton Wilkinson and Flynn Kuhnert Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. $25; no charge for Four Arts members Book signing to follow Legendary tastemaker Elsie de Wolfe’s distinctly anti-Victorian style shaped the interiors of her generation. From 1932 to 1951, the young Tony Duquette became the 75-year old’s last great protégé and the one to whom she entrusted her life’s secrets. This discussion will describes a lavish adventure across the U.S. and Europe, and tells the story of irrepressible joy amidst loss, determined rebirth, self-invention, and most importantly, continuance.
Hutton Wilkinson Flynn Kuhnert
Elizabeth Sharland
“East Meets West: Five Insights from Five World Religions” with Jeffrey Small March 1, 2017 at 6 p.m. $10; no charge for Four Arts Members
Robert Spencer
Drawing from his best-selling novel, "The Breath of God," religious scholar Jeffrey Small will explore the Jeffrey Small critical topic of interfaith dialogue by highlighting key insights from Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
“The Time to Buy: Collecting Early American Antiques,” with Brock Jobe Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 2:30 p.m.
“Across the Seas,” with Elizabeth Sharland and Robert Spencer Friday, February 24, 2017 at 11 a.m. $10; no charge for Four Arts Members • Book signing to follow Author and playwright Elizabeth Sharland highlights her fascinating new memoir, “Across the Seas.” Along with Robert Spencer, grandson of 6th Earl Spencer, Lord Chamberlain to King George V, they will transport audiences back to an elegant era where famous writers, actors and other top-drawer clientele frequented the best European hotels and estates. Among these destinations are the exquisite Villa Cimbrone in Ravello, owned by the 2nd Lord Grimshawe; the unique Chateau Clews, outside Cannes; and the Beau Rivage Palace Hotel, in Lausanne, where the Empress of Austria was assassinated.
$10; no charge for Four Arts members Recent auctions of American antiques have created headlines with sales in Brock Jobe the millions. Yet the vast majority of antique furniture has dropped in value over the past decade. What happened and why? Brock Jobe, professor emeritus at the Winterthur Museum, will examine what drives current markets, where the trade is headed and why now is a good time to buy.
“Turning PRFCT: The Evolution and Adventures of a Rational Naturalist,” with Edwina von Gal Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. $25; no charge for Four Arts members In partnership with the Garden Club of Palm Beach
Edwina von Gal
Edwina von Gal is “one of the country’s most lauded landscape experts” (Architectural Digest). As principal of her eponymous firm since 1984, Edwina has created landscapes with a focus on simplicity and sustainability for clients around the world. In 2013 she launched a nonprofit, The Perfect Earth Project, to persuade homeowners and fellow landscaping professionals to stop using chemicals. While her goals may be lofty, her techniques are stunning. See for yourself during this fascinating discussion.
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“Irrepressible: The Jazz-Age Life of Henrietta Bingham” with Emily Bingham Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 2:30 p.m.
$10; no charge for Four Arts members • Book signing to follow Richard D’Elia
“Winston Churchill: American Hero,” with Richard D’Elia and Lee Pollack Monday, March 20, 2017 at 6 p.m. $10; no charge for Four Arts members When a young Churchill visited New York in 1895 he reported that “a great, crude, strong, young people are the Americans.” His visit wasn’t accidental – his mother was wealthy Brooklynite who married into the British aristocracy, and the family connection started a lifelong relationship with America. Even his bust in the U.S. Capitol rotunda proclaims him a “Statesman, Honorary U.S. Citizen, Defender of Freedom.” Learn more about Churchill and how he really is an American Hero.
Raised like a princess in one of the South’s most powerful families, Henrietta Bingham was offered the helm of a publishing Emily empire. Instead she ripped Bingham through the Jazz Age like an F. Scott Fitzgerald character and became the relative no one wanted to talk about. That is, until her great-niece discovered trunks filled with nearly 200 love letters, a first edition of Virginia Woolf’s “The Years” and a court ensemble once owned by the 1930s shorts-wearing rebel tennis star Helen Jacobs. This irresistible lecture and slide presentation examines the life of the Harlem-loving jazz baby who shattered taboos while seducing some of the most fascinating figures of her time. Author Emily Bingham is the great-niece of Henrietta Bingham, and was born in Louisville, Kentucky into a journalism family.
“The Making of Palm Beach: How Palm Beach Evolved From a Pioneer Outpost Into the Town We Know Today,” with Russell Kelley
Russell Kelley
Thursday, March 30, 2017 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. No charge
Lee Pollack
Discover how Palm Beach evolved over 150 years from a pioneer settlement; to the grand hotels of the Flagler era; to the magnificent estates, clubs, churches, hotels and other landmarks of the 1920’s; to the post-war developments that led first to demolition and then to preservation. Russell Kelley, a thirdgeneration Palm Beacher, returns to the Four Arts to tell the story of his hometown through historic photographs of the people and buildings that have made Palm Beach what it is today. Generously sponsored by: LINDA R. OLSSON, INC., REALTOR 46
Murray Forbes III
John Browne
“The Great Constitutional Powers of the English Sovereign,” with John Browne Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. No charge
“Governor James and General John Sullivan: Outstanding Men of the Revolution and Early Republic, Descendants of Historic Irish leaders,” with Murray Forbes III Monday, April 3, 2017 at 2:30 p.m.
Many people see Queen Elizabeth II as merely a figurehead and a wonderful part of “Jolly Old England,” but she is much more. England has known monarchy almost continuously for well over 1,000 years, and the Queen retains great constitutional powers. She even has her own spy in Parliament! The possession of such power by a constitutional monarch prevents England, with only one elected House in Parliament, from becoming an elected dictatorship. A former conservative member of Parliament, graduate of the Harvard Business School, economist, and investment commentator, John Browne is currently a senior market strategist for Euro Pacific Capital, Inc. and lectures at Lynn University.
$10; no charge for Four Arts members Discover the fascinating Sullivans and their remarkable careers during the American Revolution and early republic. Learn how their family’s resistance in Ireland’s earlier invasion greatly influenced their ability to rally the Irish community to support the American Revolution. Murray Forbes will shed light on unexpected realities of the time and virtually unknown facts about the Irish contribution to America. Forbes holds a B.A. in Russian History and Literature, and an M.F.A in painting. He served in Army intelligence, and oversees the Navigator Foundation, which has found and brought underappreciated art from Eastern and Central Europe to the Boston public. This lecture is presented in relation to "The Founders and Us" series.
Maestro Saul Lilienstein
“Leonard Bernstein: Composer, Conductor and Educator,” with Maestro Saul Lilienstein Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. $65 for three lectures or $25 per lecture No charge for Four Arts members
Leonard Bernstein was a world-renowned conductor and composer, and one of classical music’s icons of the 20th century. He used his many talents and irresistible personality to transform the way people everywhere hear and appreciate music. For Saul Lilienstein, that included the personal experience of studying with Bernstein and performing under him. In three sessions Lilienstein will share insights about “Lenny” through film clips and recordings, and show why Bernstein’s heroic role in music retains its luster.
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Beyer Artists-in-Residence The Beyer Artist-in-Residence program is generously endowed by Mickey and Larry Beyer. It brings artists from various disciplines to the Four Arts to live, work and teach. Registration for classes with the artist in residence go on sale to members Wednesday, September 14, 2016, and to the public on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. To learn more or to make reservations, please visit www.fourarts.org, email campus@fourarts.org or call (561) 805-8562. Due to limited space, reservations are required for every program.
Alexander Shundi With more than 50 years of teaching and as a master of his craft, Alexander Shundi’s works display a complex and imaginative mind that is rarely at rest. He holds a BFA and an MFA from Yale University, and has studied at many prestigious institutions including Brera Academy in Milan and the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. Shundi's talent and unique approach has led to distinguished teaching positions at Silvermine College of Art in New Canaan, CT, State University of New York (SUNY Purchase), and Santa Fe International Academy of Art in New Mexico. He is currently a professor at New York Institute of Technology in Manhattan. In addition to a full lecturing schedule, Mr. Shundi has had hundreds of exhibitions internationally.
Alexander Shundi
Drawing Class
January 13, 20, 27 Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $275 for three classes or $100 per class Drawing is the indispensable foundation of visual art. One looks, sees and internalizes the inner and outer world, and then records the experience with line, shape, form, space and value. This class will explain and explore the many possibilities of that self expression: the process of discovering a new way to truly see and consider the world around us through the humble magic of drawing. Students may bring their choice of materials for drawing. This class is for all experience levels.
Painting Class
January 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $450 for six classes or $85 per class These informal mixed-level classes help students develop their own artistic style and progress as artists using their choice of materials. Under the guidance of Mr. Shundi you’ll learn new ways of thinking about art, not the least of which is learning how to SEE, and not just LOOK. As Shundi explains, “Students come in with their own spark, and I teach them how to make their own fire. I help people do what stimulates them, and accompany them on a journey of self-discovery, focusing on their subjective interests.” Through demonstrations and hands-on exploration, participants learn composition, color, line, shape, form, time, space, atmosphere, and rhythm. Break out of your comfort zone or hone your advanced skills during this true Artistin-Residence experience. This class is for all experience levels. 48
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Richard Digby Day
Elizabeth Hill
Painting: The Music of Abstraction" with guest artist Elizabeth Hill January 9, 11, and 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. $200 for three classes This painting class will explore the many similarities and relationships between the creation of vision and sound. We will utilize the language of music by exploring the symbiotic relationship of painting’s symbol/gesture/mark with music’s rhythm, time and structure of sound. Music, one of the most abstract of all art forms, is the perfect vehicle to create a dialogue with your visual composition. This is a studio class that will address each individual’s personal expression. Participants may bring their choice of materials for painting or drawing. Elizabeth Hill was born in New York City. She received her BFA from SUNY Purchase and MFA from Bard College. She also studied visual art and music at Bennington College.
Richard Digby Day was born in Wales and studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. He has been the director of five British regional theatres as well as of the Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park in London. He has directed 18 of Shakespeare’s plays and over 30 plays by Bernard Shaw. His work has been seen in London’s West End, Canada, Denmark, Ireland and South Africa. He has directed many of Britain’s leading actors, and Richard Digby Day enjoyed teaching and directing in many drama schools. In the United States, from 1990 to 1998 he was director of the National Theatre Institute. He has taught, directed and lectured at many universities in the U.S., including UCLA, and Connecticut College where he remains an associate professor.
Shakespeare’s Sonnets
February 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. $150 for six-lecture series • Limited to 12 participants. Shakespeare’s Sonnets regularly out-sell everything else he wrote. In this intimate series of master classes, learn the background, form and meaning of those works, before bringing them to life by studying to speak them aloud.
British Plays
February 6 and 13 Mondays from 2 to 3:30 p.m. $40 for two lectures or $25 per lecture Richard Digby Day will discuss major British plays of the last two centuries, with film illustrations. Playwrights include Wilde, Shaw, Pinero, Coward, Osborne, Hare and Shelagh Delaney.
English Verse: 1600 – 2000 February 8, 15, 22 Wednesdays from 2 to 3:30 p.m. $60 for three lectures or $25 per lecture Richard Digby Day will present a wide selection of poetry familiar and unfamiliar, in a variety of moods. 49
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Workshops and Classes MY Spain: A Visual Memoir of Art, Architecture and Culture with Joan Lipton, Ph.D. These programs foster creativity and life-long learning through participation in the arts. They are open to all experience levels. All workshops and classes are open to the public and take place in the Fitz Eugene Dixon Education Building unless otherwise noted. Tickets go on sale to members on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, and to the public on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. Due to limited space reservations are required for every program.
November 2; December 14; January 4; February 1; March 1; April 5 Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $80 for six classes
Partners in Art Across theCenturies with Joan Lipton, Ph.D. November 2; December 14; January 4; February 1; March 1; April 5 Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. $80 for six classes
Joan Lipton, Ph.D.
Please note, this course is an encore of Dr. Lipton’s morning sessions of Partners in Art Across the Centuries from the 2015-2016 season. It will feature richly illustrated slide presentations.
How to Listen to Classical Music with Juliette de Marcellus
To learn more or to make reservations, please visit www.fourarts.org, email campus@fourarts.org or call (561) 805-8562.
Session I: November 2, 9, 16, 30; December 7, 14; January 4, 11, 18, 25 Session II: February 1, 8, 15, 22; March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; April 5
Please note, refunds or exchanges require seven days notice. Qualified reimbursements incur a 50% administration fee, deducted from the refund. No refunds will be issued with less than seven days notice. A complete description of each class and workshop is available online at www.fourarts.org and in the Campus Course Catalog.
Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $175 per 10-class session
The Story of Russia from Ivan the Terrible to Tolstoy with Juliette de Marcellus Juliette de Marcellus
Session I: November 4, 11, 18; December 2, 9, 16; January 6, 13, 20, 27 Session II: February 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7 Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $175 per 10-class session
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Geniuses Tell Tales with Ariane Csonka Comstock
Rassika Sabine Bourgi
Visual aids by Gordon Stubbs
Session I: November 3, 10, 17; December 1, 8, 15; January 5, 12, 19, 26 (Note: January 5 and 12 will be from 1:30 to 3 p.m.)
Session II: February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6 (Note: February 9 and
Wellness Classes with Rassika Sabine Bourgi
March 9 will be from 1:30 to 3 p.m.)
Thursdays from 12 to 1:30 p.m. $175 per 10-class session Ariane Csonka Comstock
A Passion for Opera with Ariane Csonka Comstock Visual aids by Gordon Stubbs
Session I: November 7, 14, 21, 28; December 5, 12, 19; January 9, 16, 23 Session II: January 30; February 6, 13, 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27; April 3, 10
November 7, 2016 through May 31, 2017 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. $20 per class. Inside the Dixon Education Building; please bring your own mat Yin Yoga—Mondays Hatha Yoga—Wednesdays Pilates, Yoga and Floor Barre—Fridays Robin Grubman
Mondays from 12 to 1:30 p.m. $175 per 10-class session
Shell Chic Designs with Robin Grubman Thursday, November 17—Mirrors $75
Supervised Bridge with Bill Greenspan and Larry Dusty
Thursday, December 15—Ornaments $75 Monday, February 6—Sailor Valentines $125 (Note: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
November 3, 10, 17; December 1, 8, 15 Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. $25 per class; no reservations required
Wednesday, March 22—Frames $75
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Each class from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All materials included
K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Supper) Party with Shelley Gubelmann December 7; February 8; April 12 Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Shelley Gubelmann
$200 for the three-class series or $75 per class Image by Carlton Ward Jr / CarltonWard.com
Mac Stone
Fabulous Flowers with Reed Stewart Monday, November 21—Thanksgiving Flowers Monday, December 19—Christmas Creation Wednesday, January 18—Flight Into White Friday, February 10 —Valentine’s Day Wednesday, March 15—March Madness Wednesday, April 12—April Showers Each class from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. $95 per class; all materials included
Your Everglades and Clean Water: How do we balance nature, commerce and human health for all?
Understanding Photography as an Art Form with Sofia Maduro
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 Keynote Speaker Mac Stone - 2 to 3 p.m. Panel Discussion - 3 to 4 p.m.
Monday, December 5 — History Frozen in Time: The Camera at War Monday, December 12 — The Enlightened Viewer: Learning to See What Makes a Good Photograph
$10 per person • Book signing to follow Located in the Walter S. Gubelmann Auditorium A fellow with the International League of Conservation Photographers, Stone’s work focuses on America's swamps in an attempt to change public opinion towards our country’s wetlands. His signature book, “Everglades: America's Wetland" took Stone on a 5-year journey to document, translate and reveal the beauty and complexities of this historic watershed. His body of work also became a TED talk, now garnering over a million views.
Sofia Maduro
Monday, December 19 — Masters Old and New: When is Photography Art? Friday, January 6 — Field Trip with guided tours of the Norton Museum and Holden Luntz Gallery on Worth Avenue. (Note: bus departs the Four Arts at 10:30 a.m.
and returns at 3:30 p.m., lunch included)
Monday, January 9 — A Booming Market: The World’s Most Expensive Images
A panel discussion of esteemed naturalists, scientists and agricultural leaders follows the lecture. Visit www.fourarts.org for information.
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Sterling Odom
Classes with John J. Lopinot
This class is recommended for those with three or more years of playing experience.
iPhone Workshop
Session I: January 5, 12, 19, 26; February 2
January 4 and 6 from 12 to 4 p.m. January 5 from 1 to 5 p.m. $425 for three classes
John J. Lopinot
Intermediate/Advanced Bridge with Sterling Odom
Session II: February 16, 23; March 2, 9, 16 Thursdays from 4:15 to 6 p.m. $200 per five-class session All materials included
The Art of Photographing Flowers January 11 and 13 from 12 to 4 p.m. January 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. $425 for three classes
An Introduction to Ancient Coinage: It’s Origins, Art and History with Dimitrios Scarlatos
Navigating your Mac January 18, 19 and 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. $425 for three classes
iPhoneOgraphy
January 11, 25; February 8
February 1, 2 and 3 from 12 to 4 p.m. $425 for three classes Dimitrios Scarlatos
Organizing and Editing Your Photos February 8 and 10 from 12 to 4 p.m. February 9 from 1 to 5 p.m. $425 for three classes
Wednesdays from 2 to 3:30 p.m. $125 for three classes
Wine and Spirit Appreciation with Athena Yannitsas
Making a Project with Apple’s iMovie February 22, 23 and 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. $425 for three classes
January 9—Let’s Start a Revolution: American Wine Trailblazers
Stitch Your Own Slides or Social Size Handbag with Reed Stewart
Athena Yannitsas
January 9, 16, 23, 30; February 6, 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27; April 3, 10
February 6—Bourbon 101: Rediscovering America’s “Native Spirit”
March 6—Due North: A Delicious Wine Journey through Oregon, Washington and New York April 3—A Taste of Summer: Chill Out with “Seriously Cool” Red and Rosé Wines
Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. $250 for 12 classes; materials not included
Mondays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. $45 per class
Final production of your unique bag or slides will be offered for an additional charge.
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A Culinary Adventure with Chef Shawn Patrick Brett January 16; February 13; March 13; April 17 Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m. Chef Shawn Patrick Brett
Valerie Austin
Self Hypnosis with Valerie Austin
$395 for four classes; includes three-course meal with wine
Advanced Beginners Bridge with Bill Greenspan
January 16, 30; February 13, 27; March 13, 27 Mondays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. $150 for six classes
Session I: January 19, 26; February 2, 16, 23 Session II: March 2, 16, 23, 30; April 6
Bill Greenspan
Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. $200 per five-class session
Susan Jones, Ph.D. and Beate Rodewald, Ph.D.
James Pool
How World War I Influenced Hitler with James Pool January 16, 30; February 13, 27; March 13, 27 Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. $150 for six classes
Life After Death: Does Human Consciousness Survive Bodily Death? with James Pool January 20, 27; February 3, 10 Fridays from 2 to 4 p.m. $100 for four classes
Outlaws, In-Laws, Lovers and Kings: Shakespeare’s Little Problems with PBAU Professors Susan Jones, Ph.D. and Beate Rodewald, Ph.D. January 19, 26; February 2, 16, 23; March 2, 16, 23 Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. $150 for eight classes 54
Jennifer McCall
Estate and Tax Planning with Your Art Collection with Jennifer McCall
Watercolor in Paradise: Capturing the Tropic’s Flora and Fauna with Elizabeth Horowitz
January 23 — Lecture
February 1, 8, 15, 22; March 1, 8
February 6 and March 6 — Roundtable Seminar
Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $350 for six classes; includes lunch Materials not included, list will be provided
Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. $25 per event
A Wine Tasting for the Unpretentious … a Grape Experience for “the People”! with author Howard Freedland
Kevin Byrne
Not-so-light bites prepared by chef Chris Marshall of Hampton Forks Catering. Howard Feedland's book "The Grape Stop" will be provided.
Interior Design Workshops with Kevin Byrne Home Makeover for 2017 February 3, 10 and 17
January 30—Women in Wine February 27—The Grape Revolution
Space Planning 101: Problem to Solution March 17, 24, and 31
March 27— Psychology and its Role in the Enjoyment of Wine
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"Drawn" to Architecture with Barbara Bellin February 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10 Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $425 for six classes; materials included
Egg Tempera Painting and Gilding with Suzanne Scherer and Pavel Ouporov Session I: February 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27; April 3 Session II: May 1, 8, 15, 22; June 5, 12. Mondays from 1 to 4 p.m. $325 for six classes; materials included and students may bring additional supplies
Your Memoir: Writing Your Legacy with Myles Ludwig March 16, 23, 30; April 6, 13, 20 Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. $200 for six classes Myles Ludwig
Replicating Rothko April 17, 19 and 21, 2017 $400 for three classes includes materials, lecture and lunch 10 to 11 a.m. - Lecture by Bruce Helander Bruce Helander
12 to 3 p.m. - Create your own Rothko-inspired paintings with artist Liz Ghitta Segall. There will be a student show, "Celebration of Rothko," on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. in the Dixon Education Building
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Master Watermedia Workshop with Sue Archer April 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $425 for five classes; includes lunch (Note: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
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Field Trips All programs are open to the public, and tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets go on sale to members on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, and to the public on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. Due to limited space, reservations are required for every program. Participants should check in at the Dixon Education Building 15 minutes prior to bus departure. To learn more or to make reservations, please visit www.fourarts.org, email campus@fourarts.org or call (561) 805-8562. Please note, refunds or exchanges require seven days notice. Qualified reimbursements incur a 50% administration fee, deducted from the refund. No refunds will be issued with less than seven days notice.
Art Basel
Image: 303 Gallery, KÜning Gallery, Kamel Mennour, Alizja Kwade, Š Art Basel
Modern Miami: Art Basel Satellite Fairs with Bruce Helander Thursday, December 1, 2016 $185; includes transportation, tour and lunch Bus departs promptly at 9 a.m. and returns at approximately 6 p.m. With more than 20 satellite art fairs held during the week of Art Basel it can be difficult to find the very best exhibitions. Bruce Helander (art critic, writer and curator) will provide an in-depth and exciting walking tour of prominent galleries and avant garde art.
Bruce Helander
Art Basel Miami Beach Friday, December 2, 2016 $125; includes transportation, ticket and boxed lunch Bus departs promptly at 10 a.m. and returns at approximately 6 p.m. Experience the most important contemporary art show in the United States. Art Basel Miami Beach is the favorite winter meeting place for the international art world. The show is a vital source for art lovers worldwide, allowing them to discover new developments in contemporary art and experience rare museum-caliber work. 57
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Field Trips
Art Wynwood
Kevin Byrne
Art Wynwood with Bruce Helander Friday, February 17, 2017 $185; includes transportation, ticket and lunch Bus departs the Four Arts promptly at 9:30 a.m. and returns at approximately 6 p.m. Join Bruce Helander on a guided trip through Art Wynwood, Miami’s International Contemporary Art Fair. See a dynamic array of artists, and don’t miss the opportunity to discover and collect cutting edge works. Helander is an art critic, writer, curator and artist whose specialty is collage and assemblage.
Palm Beach Artists’ Studio Tour with Bruce Helander Wednesday, February 22, 2017 Bus departs the Four Arts promptly at 10 a.m. and returns at approximately 4 p.m. $185; includes transportation and lunch Bruce Helander leads a behind-the-scenes look at artists’ studios and galleries in and around Palm Beach. This intimate and insightful trip is the opportunity to meet notable local artists and see how they work. 58
Palm Beach: Then & Now An Architectural and Interiors Tour with Kevin Byrne Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Bus departs the Four Arts promptly at 9:30 a.m. and returns at approximately 4:30 p.m. $225; includes transportation and lunch This one-of-a-kind experience explores homes designed by noted Palm Beach society architect John Volk (1901-1984). After a brief lecture with Kevin Byrne, you will see Volk’s legacy in context with a morning walking tour of houses on Clark and Barton Avenues. After lunch at the Barton Ave. home of Byrne, the tour continues with house interiors designed by a mix of Palm Beach’s finest designers.
The Children’s Library The Children’s Library is located on the second floor of the John E. Rovensky Building. Children are invited to borrow books, use computers and iPads, and enjoy special event programs at no charge. Children of all ages, newborn through 17, must always be chaperoned by an adult while in the Children’s Library. Likewise, all adults must be accompanied by a child. The library is open Monday through Friday, as well as Saturdays during select months. Please visit www.fourarts.org for hours. The Children’s Library offers a variety of programs throughout the year, including Preschool Story Time and Family Story Time, the popular school-age programs of Fun Chefs and Floral Design, and many other special events. As part of our commitment to the community, the Four Arts offers free field trips, story times, and programs that can be customized to your group or organization. The minimum number of students for a group reservation is 18. For more information contact the children’s Library at (561) 655-2776.
Exhibition in the Mary Alice Fortin Children’s Art Gallery “Illustrating Words: The Wondrous Fantasy World of Robert L. Forbes, poet, and Ronald Searle, artist”
This exhibition has been organized by The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Florida
This exhibition features the inventive and whimsical words of Robert L. Forbes and Ronald Searle’s joyful watercolor illustrations. Rich with color and fanciful detail, the drawings capture the spirit and essence of each poem. The delightful collaboration of these two artists invites the viewer to expand their imagination, creativity and appreciation of words brought further to life with illustration.
No charge for admission. Please visit www.fourarts.org for hours
Ronald Searle was considered one of the world’s top illustrators, producing drawings for Life Magazine, The New Yorker and numerous British publications. Robert Forbes has published three books and is a widely-recognized children’s author. Approved for K-12th grade. For school group reservations, please call (561) 655-2776 or email schooltrips@fourarts.org.
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Preschool Story Time 4 years of age and younger
October through April Mondays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Each story time is based on an educational theme. Afterwards, enjoy fun activities and arts and crafts that bring the stories to life. OCTOBER THEMES
Trick-or-Treat
Monday, October 31, 2016 Halloween comes to the Children's Library! Preschool Story Time will take place in the Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden followed by trick-or-treating for children ages 4 and younger. Don’t forget to dress up in a costume and bring a bag to collect candy and toys. There will be no arts and crafts activity on this day. NOVEMBER THEMES
Fire Prevention Day Thursday, October 13, 2016 Calling all junior heroes to the first Preschool Story Time of the season! See the fire rescue vehicles and meet the crew of Palm Beach Fire Rescue while learning about fire prevention. Ages 4 and under. There will be no arts and crafts activity on this day.
Bats & Cats
Monday, October 17, 2016
Monster Day
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Halloween
Monday, October 24, 2016
Not Too Spooky Stories Thursday, October 27, 2016
Fall Day
Thursday, November 3, 2016
U.S.A. Day
Monday, November 7, 2016
Transportation Day
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Fruits and Vegetables
Monday, November 14, 2016
Mickey Mouse Day
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Thanksgiving
Monday, November 21, 2016
CLOSED – Happy Thanksgiving Thursday, November 24, 2016
Kevin Henkes’ Birthday
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DECEMBER THEMES
Thursday, December 29, 2016
Gingerbread Day
JANUARY THEMES
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Sinterklaas
CLOSED - Holiday
Monday, December 5, 2016
Monday, January 2, 2017
Caroling Day
Blankie Day
Thursday, December 8, 2016 Get into the holiday spirit with a special Preschool Story Time, and then spread good cheer around the Four Arts campus with organized caroling. Children will perform the holiday songs they have practiced during story time to the Garden Club of Palm Beach in the Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden and Pannill Pavilion. Families are invited to wear their favorite holiday outfits. Ages 4 and under. Please arrive in the Children’s Library by 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, January 5, 2017 Wear your favorite pajamas and bring your blanket to the library today!
Deck the Halls
Monday, December 12, 2016
Animals at Christmastime Thursday, December 15, 2016
Hanukkah Celebration
Monday, December 19, 2016
Frozen Pond
Monday, January 9, 2017
Merry Christmas
Thursday, December 22, 2016
After story time, preschoolers will have a chance to skate on “frozen ponds” in the library. Please be sure to bring a pair of socks! Ages 4 and under.
CLOSED - Holiday
Monday, December 26, 2016
Snow Day
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Seasons
Monday, January 16, 2017
Bear Day
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Get Well Day
Monday, January 23, 2017
Chinese New Year
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Sports Day
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FEBRUARY THEMES
Groundhog Day
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Family Day
Monday, February 6, 2017
Friend Day
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Valentine’s Day
Monday, February 13, 2017 Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Preschool Story Time and a special arts and crafts activity. Preschoolers will create a valentine’s mailbox and then have a valentine exchange party. Please bring valentines to share with all your story time friends. Refreshments will be served at our “Cupid Café.” Ages 4 and under.
Fairy Tale Day
Zoo Day
Monday, March 20, 2017
Eric Carle Day
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Frog Day
Monday, March 27, 2017
American Farmer Day Thursday, March 30, 2017
Learn about the wonderful world of animals during Preschool Story Time in the Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden. Preschoolers will enjoy a mini-farm complete with pigs, chickens, goats, bunnies and more! Afterwards, children will learn how to grow a tasty garden with guest presenter, Growums®! With the help of fun characters, Growums® introduces preschoolers to healthy foods, promotes agricultural awareness, teaches nurturing skills, and encourages children to create a greener world. There will be no arts & crafts activity on this day. In the event of rain this program will be canceled. No buses permitted. Ages 4 and under.
Thursday, February 16, 2017
CLOSED – President’s Day Monday, February 20, 2017
Silly Stories
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Feelings
Monday, February 27, 2017 MARCH THEMES
Dr. Seuss Day
Thursday, March 2, 2017 APRIL THEMES
Dinosaur Day
Monday, March 6, 2017
Build with Me
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Superhero Day
Monday, March 13, 2017
Colors
Thursday, March 16, 2016
Weather Day
Monday, April 3, 2017
Flower Day
Thursday, April 6, 2017
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Peter Cottontail Day and Egg Hunt with author, Robert L. Forbes Thursday, April 13, 2017
Here comes Peter Cottontail! Join children’s author Robert L. Forbes as he shares select poems featuring spring animals. Afterwards, children 4 years of age and younger are invited on an Egg Hunt in the Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden. Be sure to bring a basket for eggs! As in previous years, due to the popularity of this event, preschoolers will be instructed on the maximum number of eggs they may collect. Please remember this program is a "preschool" event and the “egg limit” allows all attendees (walkers, runners, crawlers and our littlest babies) to participate in the program. Following the egg hunt, preschoolers will have the opportunity to visit with Mr. Forbes, as well as purchase signed copies of his books. The Children’s Library would like to express their gratitude to Boy Scout Troop 141 and troop leader Mr. Ray Kramer for hiding the eggs. There will be no arts and crafts activity on this day. In the event of rain, this program will be canceled. No buses permitted.
Springtime
Monday, April 17, 2017
Bug Day
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Olivia the Pig Day
Monday, April 24, 2017
Pirate Day - End of Season Party Thursday, April 27, 2017
Ahoy, me hearties! Avast ye plans and join us for Preschool Story Time at the annual pirate party to celebrate the end of the 2016-2017 season. Little buccaneers, grab your pirate garb and join us for a fun-filled story time. Pirate booty and refreshments will be served. Ages 4 and under.
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Family Story Time 8 years of age and younger November through April Select Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Each story time is based on an educational theme. Afterwards, enjoy fun activities and arts and crafts that bring the stories to life. NOVEMBER THEMES
Camping
Saturday, November 12, 2016
Forest Fun
Saturday, November 19, 2016 DECEMBER THEMES
Make a Gift Day
Saturday, December 10, 2016
Holidays
Saturday, December 17, 2016
Arctic Animals
Saturday, January 14, 2017
Frozen Pond
Saturday, January 21, 2017 After story time, children will have a chance to skate on “frozen ponds” in the library. Please be sure to bring a pair of socks! Ages 8 and under. FEBRUARY THEMES
JANUARY THEMES
Grandparents Day Happy Birthday, Mr. Robert L. Forbes! Saturday, January 7, 2017
Families are invited to author Robert L. Forbes’ birthday party. This story time will feature birthday stories, refreshments and party games. There will be no arts and crafts activity on this day. Ages 8 and under.
Saturday, February 4, 2017
Valentine’s Day
Saturday, February 11, 2017 Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Family Story Time and a special arts and crafts activity. Children will create a valentine’s mailbox and then have a valentine exchange party. Please bring valentines to share with all your story time friends. Refreshments will be served at our “Cupid Café.” Ages 8 and under. 64
Bird Day
MARCH THEMES
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Dr. Seuss Day
Saturday, March 4, 2017
Pirate Day - End of Season Party
Pet Day
Saturday, April 29, 2017
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Ahoy, me hearties! Avast ye plans and join us for Family Story Time at the annual pirate party to celebrate the end of the 2016-2017 season. Young buccaneers, grab your pirate garb and join us for a fun-filled story time. Pirate booty and refreshments will be served. Ages 8 and under.
APRIL THEMES
April Fool’s Day
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Summer Programs
School Field Trip
Beat the summer heat in the cool of the Children’s Library. From May through July, the library is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Please note, we are closed on select dates in August. Please visit www.fourarts.org for more info.
Palm Beach Symphony and Ballet Palm Beach presents “Peter and the Wolf” at The Society of the Four Arts Friday, November 4, 2016 at 10: 15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m. No charge to attend. Reservations required
Summer Story Time
School groups in Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to experience Sergei Prokofiev’s "Peter and the Wolf," a timeless masterpiece that is also one of the most internationally recognized pieces of children’s music. Ballet dancers, a narrator and the orchestra bring the lovable characters to life. The concert helps students develop an appreciation of live music and dance as it’s performed by professional artists.
8 years of age and younger June and July Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Each story time is based on an educational theme and includes songs and rhymes that bring the story to life. No arts and crafts will be offered.
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School-Age Programs
The Children’s Library offers a monthly cooking class and a floral design class on select weekdays for schoolage children (Kindergarten and older). There is no charge to attend, but space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve your place, please call the Children’s Library at (561) 655-2776. Phone lines open at 9 a.m. We encourage you to visit www.fourarts.org for more details.
Fun Chefs with Stacey Stolman
Floral Design with Vickie Denton
One of the most popular children’s programs returns this season to inspire your child in the culinary arts. When calling to reserve your child’s place in Fun Chefs please select either the 2:30 or 3:30 p.m. class. These free classes are for children currently enrolled in Kindergarten and above. Friday, November 18, 2016 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Reservations accepted beginning Friday, October 21, 2016
Friday, February 17, 2017 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. 3:30 – 4:15 p.m. Reservations accepted beginning Friday, January 20, 2017
Friday, December 16, 2016 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. 3:30 – 4:15 p.m. Reservations accepted beginning Friday, November 18, 2016
Friday, March 17, 2017 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. 3:30 – 4:15 p.m. Reservations accepted beginning Friday, February 17, 2017
Friday, January 20, 2017 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. 3:30 – 4:15 p.m. Reservations accepted beginning Friday, December 16, 2016
Friday, April 21, 2017 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. 3:30 – 4:15 p.m. Reservations accepted beginning Friday, March 17, 2017
In this fun class children have the opportunity to create unique floral arrangements. These free classes are for children currently enrolled in Kindergarten and above. Students will learn the basics of floral design, proper use of tools, the art of flower placement and additional skills needed for any budding horticulturist. Please note, a parent/guardian must remain in the Children’s Library during the entire program. Monday, January 9, 2017 3 – 4 p.m. Reservations accepted beginning Monday, December 5, 2016
Monday, March 13, 2017 3 – 4 p.m. Reservations accepted beginning Monday, February 13, 2017
Monday, February 13, 2017 3 – 4 p.m. Reservations accepted beginning Monday, January 9, 2017
Monday, April 17, 2017 3 – 4 p.m. Reservations accepted beginning Monday, March 13, 2017
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Staff David W. Breneman, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer Diana Spencer, Executive Secretary Arts Programming
Nancy Mato, Executive Vice President and Curator Heidi Roth, Executive Administrative Assistant Phillip J. Bergmann, Head of Music & Film Programming
Buildings and Grounds
Ron Minnicks, Director of Facilities Management Daniel Williams, Senior Assistant, Facilities Management Diosmel Portales, Assistant, Facilities Management Bob Lentendre, Assistant, Facilities Management
Finance and Administration Patron Services
Libraries
Education
Communications and Development
Staging and Technical Services
Kathy Mardambek, CPA, Director of Finance and Administration Debra Watson, Director of Patron and Accounting Services Donna Sprunger, Senior Associate, Patron and Accounting Services Tricia Laimo, Administrative Assistant, Patron Services Connie Roma, Administrative Receptionist Jeanne Calamore, Box Office Receptionist Liliana Cordova, Box Office Receptionist Lucy Cruz, Box Office Receptionist Nita Dahl, Box Office Receptionist Ashlee Hodges, Box Office Receptionist Liz Lamont, Box Office Receptionist Carmen Undiano, Box Office Receptionist Rachel Schipper, Ph.D., MLS, Director of Libraries Betse Gori, MLS, Librarian, King Library Phil O’Connell, Senior Associate, King Library Circulation and Acquisitions Amanda Kiernan, King Library Associate Graham Brunk, MLIS Technology Librarian Susan Harris, MLS, Head Children’s Librarian Samantha Merigold, MLIS, Children’s Librarian Melissa Rubin, Children’s Library Assistant Mayra Mejia, Children’s Library Assistant Molly Charland, Director of Education Donamarie Vallee, Senior Associate of Education Stephanie Grant, Administrative Assistant, Education Katie Edwards, Director of Communications and Development Tiffany Bachmann, Senior Associate of Development and Special Events Amanda Wilson, Senior Associate of Communications and Public Relations Kelley McNeil, Digital Communications Associate Lauren Stevens, Administrative Assistant, Communications and Development Phillip Barnes, Director of Staging and Technical Services Ben Irene, Associate, Technical Services Elvio Salazar, Assistant, Technical Services
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2016-2017
The Society of the Four Arts Board of Trustees Executive Committee: Mr. Patrick Henry, Chairman Dr. David W. Breneman, President Amb. Edward E. Elson, Vice Chairman Mr. William S. Gubelmann, Secretary Dr. Randolph H. Guthrie, Vice Chairman Mrs. Thomas E. Hassen Mr. Barry Hoyt, Vice Chairman Mr. Lance D. Mahaney Mr. George Matthews Mr. John J. McAtee, Jr., Vice Chairman Mr. Henry P. McIntosh IV Mrs. Mary M. Morse, Assistant Treasurer Mr. David B. Robb, Jr. Mr. David H. Scaff, Vice Chairman/Assistant Secretary/Treasurer The Hon. Lesly S. Smith
Board of Trustees: Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ainslie Mrs. John W. Annan Mrs. Merrilyn Bardes Dr. Diana Barrett and Mr. Robert Vila Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Beyer Mr. and Mrs. Curtis L. Blake Mrs. Ellen Hassenfeld Block Dr. David W. Breneman Mrs. W. Dale Brougher Amb. and Mrs. W.L. Lyons Brown Mr. and Mrs. George Cohon Mr. and Mrs. Denis P. Coleman, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Davidson Mrs. J. Simpson Dean, Jr. Mrs. Fitz Eugene Dixon Mrs. John R. Donnell Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Donnelley Mrs. Edith B. Eglin Amb. and Mrs. Edward E. Elson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Flanagan Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Forbes Mr. and Mrs. Stanley N. Gaines Mr. and Mrs. Peter N. Geisler Mr. Peter N. Geisler, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William S. Gubelmann Dr. and Mrs. Randolph H. Guthrie Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Hassen Ms. Heather Henry Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Henry Mrs. Louis O. Hilton Mr. and Mrs. Barry Hoyt Mrs. Page Lee Hufty Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. John D. Koch Mr. and Mrs. Leonard A. Lauder Amb. and Mrs. Howard H. Leach Mr. and Mrs. J. Peter Lyons Mr. and Mrs. Lance D. Mahaney Mr. and Mrs. William H. Mann Mr. and Mrs. Robin B. Martin Mrs. Betsy K. Matthews Mr. George G. Matthews
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Mr. and Mrs. William M. Matthews Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert C. Maurer Mrs. Talbott Maxey Mr. and Mrs. John J. McAtee, Jr. Amb. Bonnie McElveen-Hunter Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. McIntosh IV Mr. and Mrs. Leverett S. Miller Mr. Ambrose K. Monell Mr. and Mrs. Dudley L. Moore, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David Hubbard Morrish Mrs. Mary M. Morse Mr. and Mrs. John A. Nyheim Mr. David Ober Miss Clare O’Keeffe Mrs. William G. Pannill Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Papanicolaou Mr. and Mrs. John J. Pohanka Mr. Thomas C. Quick Mr. Olive Harrison Quinn Mr. and Mrs. David B. Robb, Jr. Mrs. Doyle Rogers The Hon. and Mrs. Philip E. Ruppe Mr. and Mrs. David H. Scaff Mr. and Mrs. John H. Schuler The Hon. Lesly S. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Randall D. Smith Mr. and Mrs. William Soter Mrs. Robert L. Sterling, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Told, Jr. Mrs. Meredith (Marshall) Townsend Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Wood Advisory Trustees: Mr. and Mrs. Stanley N. Gaines Mr. and Mrs. William C. Lickle Mr. and Mrs. John B. Rogers Trustee Emeritus: Mrs. Robert M. Grace Mrs. Philip Hulitar Mr. and Mrs. William I. Koch Mr. and Mrs. William R. Wister, Jr.
Seating Chart for The Walter S. Gubelmann Auditorium Stage Stage
Grey Shaded Seats Represent Obstructed Views
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Left Left
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Sound Booth
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Back of of Auditorium Auditorium Back
Right Right
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Elevated Elevated Right
How to Order: Concert tickets: (561) 655-7226 HD Telecast tickets: (561) 655-7226 Campus on the Lake tickets: (561) 805-8562, campus@fourarts.org Visit www.fourarts.org for online purchases or for more information.
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Administrative Office
(561) 655-7227
Box Office
(561) 655-7226
Campus on the Lake Box Office (561) 805-8562
Children’s Library
(561) 655-2776
King Library
(561) 655-2766
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