Spring Festival in the Park I

f you ask locals when spring officially begins, many will reply, “When the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival returns.” A rite of the season for 64 years, the annual celebration of art is scheduled for March 17-19. The Festival is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious juried fine art shows. It consistently ranks among the most highly regarded outdoor art shows in the nation and its artists compete for one of the largest cash awards ($76,500) among the top shows. Additionally, the enthusiastic Patrons Program is expected to spend more than $85,000 in Art Bucks this year. Artists’ booths nestle under the large oak trees in Central Park and line Winter Park’s historic Park Avenue. Attendance usually reaches 250,000 or more for the three-day festival, making it one of Central Florida’s largest outdoor events. This year 212 fine artists have been selected for participation, chosen from more than 1,000 national and international applications. Along with these juried fine artists and four emerging artists, the festival will feature concerts in Central Park, a wide variety of food and beverages, a large display of outstanding art from local schools, and interactive art activities for kids, guided by local museums.

This year’s highlights include The Monte Livermore Celebration of Nature Award in the amount of $2,000 for an outstanding work of art that features nature in the form of flowers, trees, plants and landscapes; as well as the works of four Emerging Artists, instead of three due to tied scores by the judges.

For the second year, a Saturday Night Jazz Concert will be held the weekend before the festival on March 11, starting at 3:30pm, and will feature the Tal Cohen Trio from 5-6pm, followed by headliner Spyro Gyra at 7:30pm, when they will fill downtown Winter Park with their unique uplifting tones that combine jazz, Latin and R&B.

For more details or for information about volunteering at the festival, joining the patrons program, or viewing the gallery of participating artists, visit www.wpsaf.org

beauty body&spirit

bright & bold

Spring has arrived, but instead of powdery pastels 2023 calls for brilliantly hued pouts. Think punchy corals, hot pinks and vibrant magentas as you shop for new shades and take a cue from these luscious lipsticks. Clockwise from top left: Clinique Pop Plus creamy lip gloss in Rosewater Pop; Saint Laurent Bold High Pigment lipstick in Le Rouge; Christian Louboutin Velvet Matte lipstick in Diva: Estee Lauder Pure Color lipstick in Defiant Coral; Clinique Pop lipstick in Red-y to Wear; Bobbi Brown Crushed Oil-Infused lip gloss in Hot Streak; and Valentino Rosso Satin lipstick in Heart Bloom (refillable).

A New Event Designed for YOU

What if there was a day truly designed for you based on self-love, self-care and positivity? After 15 years of creating content for you through Orange Appeal and the Orlando Women’s Conference, we decided to bring you something new in the form of intimate and informative conversations in a beautifully relaxed setting where you can come wearing your comfy athleisure.

BEAUTY BODY SPIRIT is designed to showcase speakers and related companies so you can take a few hours to breathe, reflect and learn how to take better care of yourself. Join us on April 27 at Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre and be surrounded by other women who are looking to live better. Our program leaders will take turns for short, impactful segments broken up with energizing and calming breaks. There will be plenty of opportunities to visit with vendors and connect with other attendees. The day will also include a luncheon, special presentation by Orlando Ballet, and complimentary valet parking.

The presenting sponsor is AdventHealth for Women and additional sponsors include Orlando Ballet, The Bar Method Orlando-Winter Park, and Pearson’s Catering. Some of the scheduled speakers include the following:

DR. SHAINNA ALI is a mental health counselor, educator and advocate who is dedicated to highlighting the important role of mental health in fostering happiness, fulfillment and overall wellness. She is the author of The Self-Love Workbook, The SelfLove Workbook for Teens, The Self-Love Planner, and Luna Finds Love Everywhere, and is the owner of Integrated Counseling Solutions, a counseling and consulting practice. In her practice, she uses a strengthsbased approach that empowers clients on their journey of self-love and mental wellness. Her new book, Designing Healthy Boundaries: A Guide to Embracing SelfLove, Building Better Boundaries, and Protecting Your Peace breaks down the process into steps with self-reflection opportunities and exploratory exercises.

LESLIE CHRISTIN is the founder and creative force behind CARA Cosmetics International. She became a licensed cosmetologist and began her career as a makeup artist in her early 20s. Leslie has worked on many television shows and feature films allowing her to collaborate with some of this country’s most celebrated actors, models and stars. It was Leslie’s experience in the film, television, video and print media that allowed her to learn the ins and outs of the cosmetics industry, which cultivated an interest in the “business” of cosmetics. She has shaped CARA Cosmetics into an exceptional line, where product quality meets the demands of today’s ethnically diverse market, fulfilling the CARA philosophy of “Beauty Everywhere for Everyone at Every Age.”

VIVIANA DIAZ, BSN, RN, is a Women’s Health Navigator at AdventHealth for Women, and has been serving patients at AdventHealth since 2015. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nova Southeastern University. Viviana has more than 10 years of experience in multiple nursing disciplines, including obstetrics, parent education and mental health. As a health care advocate, Viviana is bilingual in Spanish and English and is committed to providing women and families with the support they need throughout their health care journeys.

CHERLETTE MCCULLOUGH is a mental health advocate, keynote speaker, author, and co-founder of the Coffee and Counseling Podcast. Cherlette holds a Provisional Mental Health Therapist License in the State of Florida (License #PMT 228) and is the owner of Center Peace Couples & Family Therapy, a private practice located in Winter Park. She specializes in helping individuals heal from trauma connected to family conflict, marital and premarital issues, infertility, depression, anxiety, family of origin dysfunction, and grief and loss. Cherlette is a partner of the PACE Center for Girls Orange, is an active member of the Women’s Executive Exchange, and was most recently appointed to serve on the board of the Mental Health Association of Central Florida, the area’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of mental health.

CAROLYN MOOR is America’s top widow advocate and founder of the Modern Widows Club nonprofit, a holistic women’s health organization. From grassroots to a global movement, they are empowering widows to thrive with compassionate support to move from grief to growth by designing innovative events, e-courses, and programs for the modern widow. Featured on TED, Oprah, CBS Sunday Morning, Psychology Today, NPR, WSJ and TLC, Carolyn was selected by Orlando magazine as a 2022 Woman of the Year honoree. Her book Inspire Connect Lead: Empowering Your Widow Mentoring and Leadership Gifts shares stories of inspiration and leadership.

AMBER ORMAN, MD, DipABLM, is a double board-certified radiation oncologist and lifestyle medicine specialist focusing on breast cancer treatment and prevention. She is the first ever Chief Wellness Officer (CWO) of AdventHealth Medical Group. She is also the co-founder of the HEAL (Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyle) program at AdventHealth in Orlando. HEAL is an 8-week lifestyle medicine program designed to educate and inspire cancer patients to make positive changes to decrease cancer recurrence and improve overall health span. She is a mother to three teenagers and two poodles, wife to a witty nephrologist, and spends her free time trail running, lifting, rowing, cycling, and summiting Colorado’s peaks.

ALLISON WALSH is a seasoned executive, philanthropist, speaker, professional consultant and Miss Florida 2006. With over 15 years of experience in organizational leadership, success coaching, brand building and business development, Allison's platform strengthens the professional development of today and tomorrow's most successful leaders. As a certified positive psychology coach, her passion and expertise lie in helping women build their personal brands and businesses so they can live their most authentic and successful life. Allison is the author of multiple published workbooks on personal and professional development and the creator of the She Believed She Could Society, an online community and coaching experience.

Thursday, April 27

Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre 10am – 3pm

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