art&culture Spring/Summer 2007
The Morikami
Japan in Our Backyard
Magnificent Tiles
Decorative Tiles Beautify the Area By John Loring
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PLUS Inside the Life of Milton Maltz, Unique Student Artwork and More
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magnificent tiles Decorative tiles with a past come alive in Palm Beach County By John Loring
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l i v i n g t h e c u l t u re o f j a p a n The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens celebrates 30 years of enriching the community By Catherine Smith
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buildings with character Preserving Palm Beach County's historic structures By Tony A. Marconi
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the sound of music Four local musicians create sweet melodies By Susanna Laurenti
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A mentor returns to urge cultural institutions to stay ahead of the curve By Rena Blades
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The publisher goes inside art&culture By Robert S.C. Kirschner
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u p f ro n t • Go on location at local film festivals • Become a fan of Boca teen band Off on a Tangent • Read about how national deaf entertainer CJ Jones impacts local students • Take a trip to Boynton's funky outdoor Neighborhood Gallery • Buy a piece of artwork by a Dreyfoos student at Liman Studio Galleries • Celebrate Delray Beach Playhouse's incredible 60th year anniversary • Find out which Palm Beach County theaters won 48 Carbonell Awards nominations
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art in unexpected places A student chorus group brings joy to County Commissioner meeting
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p ro f i l e Inside the life of local philanthropist and arts enthusiast Milton Maltz
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calendar This spring's must-attend cultural events
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i n s i d e c u l t u re A Muse Awards recap, new board directors, cultural institution milestones, Drive to Enjoy the Arts kickoff and other happenings in the cultural community
Michiko Kurisu/The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
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Many of us have been fortunate enough to have a mentor at some point during our lives—someone who offers us guidance in our formative years. While we undoubtedly express gratitude to our mentors privately, I recently had an opportunity to thank one of mine in public, which is a less frequent occurrence. When I became director of The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science in Tallahassee at the tender age of 29, I quickly recognized that I had a great deal to learn. I had encountered Ned Rifkin, a seasoned arts administrator, at a seminar several years earlier. I boldly called Ned, who was director of the High Museum of Art in Atlanta at the time, to see if he might share some of his wisdom with me. To my astonishment, he invited me to Atlanta and allowed me to explore every nook and cranny of his museum for three days. It was a whirlwind education that gave me the confidence I needed to take on the task ahead of me. A few weeks ago, Ned was kind enough to speak at a meeting of our Palm Beach County Cultural Council’s Cultural Executives Committee. Ned is now the undersecretary for art at the Smithsonian Institution, where he is responsible for 10 museums. When I introduced Ned, I thanked him for making such a positive impact on my career. I was happy to have the chance to do so. In his remarks, Ned offered a fascinating perspective on the challenges and opportunities that cultural organizations face in this new century. “Our culture is changing, but cultural institutions are not,” he observed. Cultural organizations, for the most part, still want to operate in the same ways that they have for years. But as audiences, technology and so many other aspects of our society continue to change rapidly, Ned encourages those of us in the cultural community to take a fresh look at how we do business. Ned offered a number of “then vs. now” comparisons to illustrate his point. In the past, for example, museums were concerned primarily about their collections. Now, they
must focus on their audiences—and how to get them in the door. Communications in the past has been periodic and event driven, Ned noted. Now, with the Internet, it’s continuous. Anyone can access information about our organizations at any time. Support for our institutions used to revolve around a handful of civic leaders and philanthropists. They remain vitally important, but it’s just as critical now to ensure that our members and constituents feel like owners of our organizations. Indeed, he said, the entire notion of success has changed. It used to be about positive reviews of our work and great research. Now, it’s about attendance metrics and the take at the box office. Education has become more about engaging, as opposed to simply teaching. And leadership is less about showing and telling than it is about questioning, sharing and building consensus. Ned concluded his provocative comments with this one: “How should we go about transforming what ‘was’ into what ‘will be’ so that we’re ahead of the curve?” It’s not about thinking out of the box if there isn’t a box, he noted. “The question is not what’s wrong with the picture, but is it a picture we should be looking at? How do we step outside our own perceptual parameters so that when they look back at us they’ll say we were visionary leaders?” We wrestle with these issues at the Cultural Council as we work to support the wonderfully diverse cultural organizations in our community. We are committed to continuing to push the envelope—and we thank you for enabling us to do so. We always welcome your thoughts and suggestions. Don’t ever hesitate to get in touch!
Rena Blades President and CEO Palm Beach County Cultural Council
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Thank you for reading the third issue of art&culture
they came from in “Magnificent Tiles,” page
magazine! Since the launch of the publication in August
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2006, the response from the local business community,
design director of Tiffany & Co. who has
artists, cultural organizations and even our children
been a significant contributor to each issue
has been almost overwhelming. We would especially
of art&culture and to whom we will always
like to thank our amazing and talented writers and
be grateful.
photographers as well as our wonderful advertisers whose contributions have made each issue possible.
Studying other cultures is always an enriching and educational experience, and we
art&culture is a magazine for the community and is
hope our feature on The Morikami Museum
dedicated to presenting readers with Palm Beach
and Japanese Gardens (“Living the Culture
County’s dynamic cultural landscape. Although the glitz
of Japan,” page 54) is as enlightening and
and glamour of the Palm Beaches is always on our minds,
enjoyable to read as it was for us to write.
our creative team also considers the hundreds of
Also, you would be remiss not to read
students, young and old, that read art&culture. We
about five intriguing musicians who each call
constantly ask ourselves, “What is this issue teaching
Palm Beach County home in “The Sound
the public about the arts and the overall culture scene in
of Music,” page 72, or about the incredibly
Palm Beach County?” Our goal is to share the wealth of
interesting life of Milton Maltz, the local arts
cultural knowledge with everyone.
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In this issue, discover the history of Palm Beach County through its rich, storied buildings in “Buildings
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International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C., in “Mission Possible,” page 28.
with Character,” page 64. From the 147-year-old Jupiter
Again, as our first year draws to a close
Inlet Lighthouse to Boca’s Mediterranean Revival Old
with this issue, I must say thank you to Rena
Town Hall, our important structures tell the story of our
Blades, Bill Nix and the entire Palm Beach
past and the path to our present. View the beautiful
County Cultural Council for allowing us the
artistic tiles adorning the county and learn about where
opportunity to present Palm Beach County with art&culture, a true reflection of the quality of life we all enjoy.
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“Present-Day Architects Keep Palm Beach County’s Rich Traditions Alive” (page TK) author and expert in local architecture John Loring is the former New York Bureau Chief and a contributing writer for over 30 years of Architectural Digest. Loring, design director of Tiffany & Co. since 1979, has also written numerous Doubleday and Harry N. Abrams books on style and social history. He graduated from Yale University, completed four years of graduate studies at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris and has an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts degree from Pratt Institute.
When Boynton Beach resident Catherine Smith was in high school on the other coast of Florida, the only arts classes offered were “art,” band, chorus, etc. Only a decade later, she can’t believe the choices available to elementary school kids, let alone high school students, in Palm Beach County. While visiting the local arts-focused schools for “Artistic Instinct” (page TK), Smith not only had a blast but also realized how the arts can change a student’s life—in and out of school.
Following his 10-year tenure as director of photography at The Palm Beach Daily News, the award-winning Kim Sargent has been a fixture in the world of photography with his work appearing everywhere from the cover of Architectural Digest to the book “Palm Beach Splendor: The Architecture of Jeffery W. Smith.” When asked to shoot many of the photos for “Present Day Architects Keep Palm Beach County’s Rich Traditions Alive” (page TK), Sargent, head of Sargent Architectural Photography, jumped at the chance to be a part of capturing the history and essence of our area—and we couldn’t be more grateful.
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Gracing the pages of “Creative Expression Develops Naturally” (page TK), world-renowned nature photographer Claudine Laabs’ breathtaking images of the Everglades reflect not only her incredible talent but also her love of nature—and the Everglades in particular. Laabs, who was born in Milwaukee and grew up on Singer Island, has exhibited her work across the state, loves traveling to the Amazon and Panama and has had her photographs published in numerous World Wildlife Fund books, Audubon calendars and various magazines.
New York native Jim Fairman was introduced to photography in high school and has rarely put his camera down since. The West Palm Beach resident is a busy freelance photographer who captures a diverse array of subjects from yachts and exotic cars to high fashion and flowers. Fairman leapt at the opportunity to photograph the noble Countess Henrietta DeHoernle in her “room” at the Boca Raton Historical Society for “Counting on the Countess” (page TK).
Christina Wood is not afraid to get her hands dirty in pursuit of a good story. Although you’re more likely to find her in the audience at Florida Stage or in the studios of WXEL, where she regularly hosts pledge drives for public broadcasting, the regular art&culture contributor relishes the opportunity to go for an occasional stroll through the swamps. Wood, of course, was the ideal candidate when it came to choosing a writer for “Creative Expression Develops Naturally” (page TK), which showcases the wonderfully diverse ways nature impacts artists and how the environment stands on its own as an art form.
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Kong, Argentina, Africa, France and Germany. Now a staple of the local independent film circuit and part of the Jewish Community Center of the Greater Palm You won’t find ordinary, run-of-the-mill Beaches, the 10-day PBJFF, which screens over 30 film festivals in Palm Beach County. Instead, films at three theaters in the county, usually sells out international filmmakers, renowned actors and its passes in August for the late November/early well-known starlets flock to the area for the December event. extremely successful Palm Beach International A more low-key—yet still sophisticated—festival, Film Festival—not to the Second Annual Delray Beach Film Festival will mention the up-and-comscreen over 250 films at Old School Square and ing Delray Beach Film Regal Cinemas from March 13-18. “I like to think of Festival, the Africanit as the people’s film festival,” says Michael Posner, American Film Festival, festival director and local veterinarian. With reasonongoing Emerging able ticket prices, parties open to the public and Cinemas at the Lake Q&As with filmmakers following each film, “everyWorth Playhouse and thing we run is accessible to everyone,” he adds. the Palm Beach Jewish Launched last year by African American Film Festival, which is the Heritage Bookstore owner James Drayton as oldest film festival in the part of the Kravis Center for the Performing county and essentially Arts’ ArtSmart series, the African-American paved the way for the Film Festival will show one film each week formation and success of for three weeks in March at the Kravis the others. Center again this year. Founded in 1996 by If you can’t make it to any of these film County Commissioner Burt “Brother’s Shadow” at Palm Aaronson and local philanthrofestivals, Emerging Cinemas at the Lake Worth Beach Jewish Film Festival Playhouse screens art, independent and pist and businessman George documentary films every day, 365 days a Elmore, the Palm Beach International Film Festival year. In April, a selection of films showing (PBIFF)—now in its 12th year—will draw about at the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival 40,000 visitors from around the world and screen in Durham, N.C., which is considered the over 100 American and international films at various top documentary film venues throughout the county from April 19festival in the world, 26. Other events complementing the festival will be presented simulinclude the Gala Awards Ceremony, aftertaneously at the Lake parties, educational seminars, family and Worth Playhouse and student events and more. other theaters through“We bring cultural aficionados to out the country, with Palm Beach,” says Randi Emerman, viewers voting on an PBIFF executive director. “Through audience award to be traveling and networking, we have announced at the end of achieved international recognition, the festival. Lake Worth expanded programming and quality Playhouse also shows the seminars for industry professionals.” indieWIRE: Undiscovered Approaching its 18th anniversary, Gems series films once a the Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival month, which are presented (PBJFF) prides itself as an “internaby The New York Times and tional film experience,” screening Emerging Pictures. films from such locations as Hong Mya, winner of the 2006 PBIFF’s Cross Over Award
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Welcome to the Neighborhood A trip to the indoor/outdoor Neighborhood Gallery of Boynton Beach reveals a desire for funky contemporary art you might not have known you even had. An art haven in the midst of auto body shops and warehouses, the gallery paints a splash of color in an otherwise drab area with its giant sculptures, brightly hued paintings and original artworks of all types adorning the outdoor space along West Industrial Drive just west of Interstate 95. Artist/owner Richard Beau Lieu founded the eclectic gallery— which offers everything from one-of-a-kind paintings and sculptures in numerous sizes to hand-painted wine glasses, jewelry and collages in all price ranges—in 1986 in an effort to clean up the neighborhood, build community pride and bring art to the public in a less-than-privileged area. Beau Lieu, who is also the president of the Boynton Beach Arts Commission, received an N.A.R.P. (Neighborhood Artist Residency Program) grant from the Palm Beach County Cultural Council in 1998 that allowed him to work with children aged 4-13 and exhibit their final creations. The inside of the gallery is just as dramatic as the outdoor space, with canvases stacked against the walls, unique artworks hanging from the ceiling and smallerscale bronze and painted sculptures filling the rest of the interior. “I tell people to come and spend the day,” says Beau Lieu, who shows and sells the work of over 30 422 W. Industrial Drive artists from across the country and holds receptions (561) 736-8181 • www.neighborhoodgallery.com throughout the year.
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Milestones Delray Beach Playhouse Ventures into 60th Year
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The Price May 11-May 27
Broadway Confidential “True Stories” Behind Broadway’s Biggest Hits March 26 & 27 and April 2, 3, 9 & 10
This is a Great Country The Life and Music of Irving Berlin May 21, 22, 28 & 29
Truly a community theater, the 238-seat Delray Beach Playhouse has a professional staff of three and utilizes volunteers for its box office, production crew and cast of performers. Backed by a strong board of governors, the theater has evolved from holding its first performance in a church 60 years ago to offering outreach programs and producing a variety of plays and musicals throughout the season at its current facility overlooking Lake Ida. In February 2006, the Delray Beach Playhouse opened the first phase of its new Children’s Theatre, thanks to $850,000 from the 2002 Palm Beach County recreational and cultural facilities bond referendum. The theatre, adjoined to the playhouse, currently seats 125 and is used for workshops. Once phase II is complete, it will accommodate 160 guests and have classrooms and a rehearsal hall. The playhouse is raising funds for the second phase now.
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Next Generation B o c a Te e n s G o O f f o n a Ta n g e n t With an average 3.9 GPA and involvement in numerous extracurricular activities, the up-and-coming Boca Raton band Off on a Tangent isn’t the average high school rock group. Aside from winning the Boca Raton Battle of the Bands in 2005 and booking shows throughout South Florida and in New Jersey, the four teenage members of Off on a Tangent keep busy with school varsity sports and bands, acting and even a little bit of charity work. Appealing to both younger and older audiences, their music ranges from classic rock and jazz to ska and funk, with well-known bands 311, Incubus and Phish as well as greats Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Duane Allman influencing the band’s overall sound and individual styles. “Off on a Tangent not only plays clear music that is enjoyable to listen to, we live drug- and alcohol-free lives,” says 16-year-old drummer Maximo Cortese. “We’re comfortable with who we are as a band, and even more so as people.”
All of the band members met in school, with Cortese’s friendship with singer/guitarist Jordan Sherman, 17, and bassist Gavin Good, 16, budding in pre-school. Lead guitarist Scott Rowell, 17, who studied clarinet with Richard Hamilton of the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra, joined the band in 2005 and added a new melodic dimension with the alto saxophone. Off on a Tangent’s resume shows their diversity with performances at the Children’s Museum’s 2006 KidsFest in Boca, multiple battle of the bands competitions, Fort Lauderdale’s Club Revolution and various other events and parties. Their upcoming album was recorded and produced at Boca’s Liquid Ghost Studios, and sometime this spring Off on a Tangent will compete against 18 other bands from across the nation at the House of Blues in Los Angeles on Spike TV’s “Rockin’ Idol” television show.
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He’ll be hosting workshops again April 16-20 at Berkshire Elementary School, a cluster site CJ Jones’ goal is to be a positive role model in West Palm Beach for for deaf children, and as an internationally deaf/hard of hearing and accomplished comedian, actor, producer, director disabled students, and other and motivational speaker, it’s fair to say he has nearby schools. Jones works with achieved that goal. students on poetry, story-telling, “Deaf kids need a deaf role model that creative writing and drama they can look up to. I encourage them to exercises, and plans to wrap up believe in themselves and be proud of who the week with a performance they are, to encourage them to dream big by students at Berkshire on and know that they can do anything that Thursday and the Palm Beach want to achieve in their life,” Jones says. Berkshire at nt de stu a th County School District’s picnic For the past six years, deaf and CJ Jones wi Elementary School. for deaf/hard of hearing students hearing children at local public schools and their families. have experienced firsthand the VSA’s Susan Fetner says, “Just to profound impact Jones makes meet him and absorb his energy is a through the VSA arts of Florida Palm wonderful experience.” Beach County branch.
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Theatre No matter who takes home the coveted bronze-and-marble statuettes on April 9, Company’s Palm Beach County’s professional theaters are all big winners in the 31st Annual Lend Me a Tenor Carbonell Awards competition. For the first time in recent memory, Palm Beach County led the field with 48 nominations, besting their counterparts to the south in Broward (11) and Miami-Dade (41) counties. Florida Stage in Manalapan celebrated its 20th Anniversary Season in a big way with 17 nominations—the second highest total for any South Florida theater— including four each for Beyond the Rainbow, Cradle of Man and Ella; three for Opus (including Best Production of a Play and Best Director/Play) and two for Splitting Infinity. Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s The Maltz Jupiter Theatre nabbed 13 nominations in all—led by 10 (including The Tin Pan Alley Rag Best Production of a Musical and Best Director/Musical) for The Tin Pan Alley Rag (tied for the most of any single production) as well as three more for Guys and Dolls. Palm Beach Dramaworks in West Palm Beach received five nominations for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (including Best Production of a Play and Best Director/Play) and two for The Price, followed closely by Boca Raton’s Caldwell Theatre Company with five for Lend Me a Tenor and one as Best New Work for Michael McKeever’s The Impressionists. The fledgling New Vista Theatre Company received five nods for its inaugural production of A Funny Thing New Vista Theatre Company’s Happened on the Way to the Forum (including Best Director/Musical). A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Tickets to the April 9 awards presentations at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts are available at www.carbonellawards.org or (954) 462-0222. The annual event raises monies for scholarships for area arts students.
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During a gala for the School of the Arts Foundation last year, gallery owner Ellen Liman saw the potential in artworks by three Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. School of the Arts students. Those three works soon found a home at Liman Studio Gallery, where one has already sold for $10,000 (Clifford Klein’s “Color Abstraction”) and the other two are earmarked for another $10,000 each. But Liman won’t be getting rich off of the sales—all of the money is donated to the school’s foundation, with 50 percent of each donation given as college scholarships to the student artists. “The Dreyfoos Foundation raises funds and pays for items the school district cannot afford,” says Patricia Montesino, executive director for the foundation, which also allocates money for college scholarships, art supplies, musical instruments and costumes. The two pieces still available at the Liman Studio Gallery—which hosts exhibitions for established contemporary artists, lectures and benefit receptions throughout the season—include Chelsea Odum’s viewpoint of her family in “Grandparents Impression” and Erlin Geffrard’s “la Cri de son ous,” a purposefully childlike take on U.S. immigration policy.
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“Music Hath Charms to Soothe …” One day some weeks ago, I found myself at a County Commission meeting. My BlackBerry told me that I had to show up and so there I was. On this day, however, I knew it was not going to be business as usual. I often attend these meetings, since it is the County Commission that oversees the County grant programs that the Cultural Council manages each year. My reason for being at this particular meeting was not such a pleasant one—I was not there educating the commissioners on the importance of the arts to our economy or to discuss the quality of life our cultural organizations help to create or the fact that we have more major cultural organizations than any other county in Florida. No, I was in the chambers along with my sister Tourist Development Council agencies as our elected officials asked very tough questions— and rightfully so—about the recent financial irregularities at the Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
I was dreading the experience that day, because I anticipated hearing the Commissioners express their deep concerns about accountability and the proper use of tax funds. While my low expectations simmered below the surface as I sat alone in the chamber collecting my thoughts, a handsome group of students from Boynton Beach High School’s chorus, Dimensional Harmony, entered the chambers, silently and with an august presence. Dressed formally and well-coiffed, they took their seats as Commission Chairman Addie Greene explained that this was her gift to her fellow commissioners—a holiday concert before they began their work that day. All right—I think a reality check is in order at this point in my comments. I have heard dozens and dozens of choirs whose members are under the age of 18. I enjoy them every time, but those experiences did not prepare me for this one. Perhaps it was the dusty, morose mood I was in, or perhaps it was the
austere government environment in which I sat, but what happened next can only be described as transformative. As the young people sang, I began to weep. The beauty of their voices and the pure elegance of the composition took me instantly from a place of anxiety and even dread, to a feeling of joy. I was suddenly clear-headed and openminded. Interestingly, only music has this particular effect on me. It was indeed a gift, Commissioner Greene; a gift that set a positive tone while reminding us that art is important to Palm Beach County— important enough to be part of everyday business as well as special occasions in concert halls. I find myself more open to these astonishing experiences, and I hope I am growing to better appreciate them when they arrive. I soak up the moment and hold onto it as long as possible. One never knows when art will next appear in an unexpected place.
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Milton Maltz: Mission Possible
by Hillary Hunter
When I first had the pleasure of meeting Milton Maltz at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, there happened to be a rehearsal going on for an upcoming performance of Man of La Mancha. An enthusiastic Milton and Tamar Maltz were eager to meet the cast. Not to shake hands and get autographs, but to thank the talented performers for their hard work and dedication. Milton briefly explained to the entire cast that he and his amazing team at the Maltz Theatre had worked for over five years to rebuild the theatre’s esteemed character in the community, and they achieved their goal with the help of casts such as Man of La Mancha. Peter Flynn, the director of the show, graciously thanked Milton for his words of wisdom, leaving the impression that it is not every day the chairman of the theatre drops by to say thank you to the entire cast. Milton then turned to his wife Tamar and said, “The whole reason I’m here is because of this lady.”
When it comes to artistic endeavors, one is just not enough for Milton Maltz. Not only is Milton the chair of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, he also founded the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage and was a founding member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, both in Cleveland, Ohio. He is also a founder of the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. What makes him stand out in the world of philanthropy is more than the amount of money he graciously donates to various organizations––it’s the time and care he puts into each endeavor. “The extraordinary thing about Milton is that he is hands-on in his philanthropic activities with several cultural organizations,” says Rena Blades, president and CEO of the Palm Beach County Cultural Council, where Milton sits on the board. “I cannot think of another man who is involved in so many organizations in this way except perhaps some of the Gilded Age leaders such as Andrew Carnegie and Henry Frick,” she adds. “Supporting an organization is more than just writing a check and saying you’ve done your fair share,” Milton explains. Whether he is at his home in Cleveland or Palm Beach Gardens, Milton is always on the go. He attends board meetings, hires
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staff and is an active participant in strategizing for upcoming performances and exhibits at many of the organizations he founded. “Not only do they [Milton and Tamar] support this organization financially, but they bring their creativity and imagination to inspire fellow board members and staff,” says Andrew Kato, artistic director of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre who also earned an Emmy award for his work as a creative consultant and coordinating producer of the 2004 Tony Awards. “They are never short of great ideas!” Milton Maltz was born in South Bend, Indiana, raised in Chicago and earned a broadcast journalism degree from the University of Illinois. While directing a radio drama, a stunning young woman named Tamar auditioned for a part in his production. “She didn’t get the part and was upset, so I told her maybe I could help her for future work,” Maltz says. “We had our first date after that and so it began.” The couple was married in 1951 and has three children. In 1953, the Korean War was raging and Milton enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve. One day his lieutenant gave the entire division a test that Milton passed with flying colors. But this
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wasn’t an ordinary test. Out of 40 test takers, Milton was the only man called to active duty. It turns out Milton was being prepared to go to Washington, D.C., to work with the National Security Agency (NSA). While with the NSA, Milton still had a passion for broadcasting. After working all day, Milton would change out of his uniform piece by piece at every stoplight so that when he arrived at the broadcast studio he appeared to be a civilian. “I was GI daytime and DJ nighttime,” Milton jokes. Following the war, Milton went back to being a full-time disc jockey and Tamar was a schoolteacher. In 1956, after saving a few thousand dollars, Milton and his business partner, Bob Wright, bought their first radio station for $6,500 in the tiny town of Plymouth, Wisconsin. Eventually Milton and Bob formed Malrite Communications, with Bob in charge of sales while Milton was the program director and on-air talent. Malrite grew into one of the largest and most successful communications conglomerates, owning numerous radio and television stations across the United States. After splitting the company into radio and television divisions, Milton sold the radio group and then built up his
television stations to include Channel 29, the local FOX affiliate, which brought the Maltz family to South Florida in 1980.
MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE Just three years old, the thriving Maltz Jupiter Theatre was recently nominated for 13 Carbonell Awards. The theatre’s production of The Tin Pan Alley Rag received 10 nominations, while Guys and Dolls landed three nominations. The Carbonell Awards are considered the Tony Awards for South Florida professional theatre companies. (The 31st annual awards ceremony is scheduled for April 9 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.) “This vote of confidence from the Carbonell nominators clearly shows that the theatre is here to stay. Recognition by this important group confirms that the Jupiter Theatre has taken its place as a major factor in the South Florida theatre scene,” Milton says. Not bad for a theatre that was nearly out of commission in the late 1990s. The Maltz Jupiter Theatre was originally the Burt Reynolds Dinner Theatre, which opened its doors in 1978. Throughout the
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1980s and early 1990s, Reynolds ran the successful theatre. From the late 1990s until 2001, several different operators ran the building with the same dinner theatre setup. In 2001, the building was acquired by Palm Beach Playhouse, Inc., a local nonprofit that launched a successful capital campaign to renovate the theatre. With the help of many people, the 28,000-square-foot, 554seat reconfigured theatre opened on February 29, 2004, and was re-named the Maltz Jupiter Theatre as a tribute to its major benefactors, Milton and Tamar Maltz. In addition to all of the accolades for the theatre’s performances, it is also known for its focus on bringing live theatre to children and practices the philosophy to educate, inspire and entertain. “In the early days of the theatre’s renovation, Mr. and Mrs. Maltz recognized the importance of creating a place where art and education could be created and nurtured, and put their own time, talent and money to make sure it was realized,” according to Kato. In 2005, the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Institute was launched, offering musical theatre, acting and dance classes at the theatre and outreach programming at local schools and community and civic events. The Maltz family believes that it is the community’s responsibility to give children artistic opportunities. “Not every youngster can play sports,” Milton says. “Although sports are good for building confidence and for learning how to work on a team, but what if a kid isn’t athletic? Our theatre helps children develop a sense of confidence as well as teaches the importance of teamwork.”
EDUCATING GENERATIONS When Tamar and Milton Maltz are not building museums, running Malrite Communications or spending time with family, you will likely find them at Florida Atlantic University’s (FAU) Lifelong Learning Society,
taking courses on topics ranging from radical Islam to modern art and astronomy. “I don’t think life ends at any given age,” Milton explains. “The only way to stay young is to keep your mind alert, and what better way than to be exposed to some of the outstanding minds we have right now in the community in Palm Beach County.” In August 2005, FAU’s Jupiter campus opened the Lifelong Learning Society’s Tamar and Milton Maltz Center for Education. The state-of-the-art lecture auditorium offers adults the opportunity to attend university-level courses as well as concerts and affordable programming. Led by René Friedman, the society began with a few hundred students and they anticipate over 14,000 enrollments this year. “It’s just a phenomenal opportunity for adults to be able to take these courses in their own backyard, and hats off to FAU and particularly to René Friedman for spearheading this entire project,” Milton says. Like all of the Maltz family projects, Milton was involved in the creation of the auditorium and worked closely with Friedman. “They are the most delightful people to work with and they still come to programs and want little recognition for their major contributions to FAU,” Friedman says. Milton is not inclined to take all the credit for his vast participation in the Palm Beach County cultural community. “I guess I’m the ignition that turns it on, that gives them the vision of where I want to go, but then I’m open to changes,” Milton explains. “I’ve got a great team of people, an outstanding staff. None of these projects can be done alone.” Milton attributes his leap into the world of developing museums, theatres and education projects to his wife. “Believe it or not, I actually do listen to her,” Milton says with a smile.
International Spy Museum The International Spy Museum is the only public museum in the United States solely dedicated to the tradecraft, history and contemporary role of espionage. Development began in 1996 and the doors opened in July 2006. “Going to the Spy Museum is different than visiting a regular museum––it’s an experience,” Milton explains. The modern museum is located in five old office buildings in Penn Quarter in Washington, D.C. The buildings had lapsed into terrible disrepute and the block became an eyesore. Milton took a risk in creating the museum, which has completely revitalized the block. There are now hotels on both sides of the museum and in less than a year it has become a top attraction in the United State’s capital city.
Visit www.spymuseum.org for more information.
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Why is the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, a community-based regional theatre, important for the Jupiter community?
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Well it’s more than just Jupiter people enjoying our theatre. Audiences come from as far north as Fort Pierce, and as far south as Fort Lauderdale. A community isn’t just brick and mortar, shopping centers and highways. I believe that culture and the arts are the heartbeat of a community, and this theatre has focused attention on this important aspect of northern Palm Beach County. You know it’s different when you’re alone watching a show on television, versus being in an audience where you feel you are part of something. Plus the theatre is an emersive tool for teaching and educating, opening up people’s minds to other cultures and great writers. We need time occasionally to pause and think. The theatre gives us an opportunity to sit back and not only be entertained, but it helps us to think and use our imagination.
What makes the Maltz Jupiter Theatre unique? We are a producing theatre. We are not merely taking shows on tour and renting space at the theatre. We have our own actors and producers. In the last show, Deathtrap, which got rave reviews, the talent were all regional actors from southern Florida. However, we also go to New York to audition. It’s a great mix of outstanding talent. We do give local talent as much opportunity as we possibly can but with the same token, quality cannot suffer. The sets are made locally, and so are the costumes and wigs. So that is why we call this a producing theatre. There are many theatres that are just renting out space. There is nothing wrong with that, but there is a difference.
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What do you think about people who don’t give back to the community?
It’s their loss. Look, none of us gets out of this world alive, do we? So while you’re here, do something that makes you feel that you’ve contributed to the next generation. Someone once said, “What if there was not a next generation and we could live forever.” And I said, then there wouldn’t be any new ideas.
Why do you keep giving? Why not? Part of it has to do––believe it or not––with the Jewish religion in which the word tzedakah is used, which means philanthropy or charity. And there is a sense that you should always take some of your income and give back. Growing up in the midst of the Depression, even though we were not ultra-religious, my father had a charity box and said, “Throw in your pennies.” It’s a nice way to live. I feel all of us in this country are basically good people, and it’s up to us, the leaders, to pass on that sense of giving––it’s the American way. Besides writing checks, we actually look at these various institutions to see what they need and what they contribute to society and make sure it is a worthwhile gift that is being used and cared for properly.
Why do you belong to the Palm Beach County Cultural Council? Because they need support. They care for the community and the community must in turn care for the Cultural Council. From what I’ve seen over the last three years as a Cultural Council board member, there are good leaders in the council.
For more information on the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, visit www.jupitertheatre.org. For more information on FAU’s Lifelong Learning Society, visit www.fau.edu.
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Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s Youth Touring Company
René Friedman with Tamar and Milton Maltz at FAU’s Lifelong Learning Society’s Tamar and Milton Maltz Center for Education
Maltz Jupiter Theatre cast of the Carbonell-nominated Guys and Dolls
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Schoolhouse Children’s Museum, Seminoles: Their Journey to Florida and the 21st Century chronicles the Seminole Tribe’s history in our state, from the Trail of Tears and Chief Osceola to the opening of the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood. 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach; www.schoolhousemuseum.org or (561) 742-6780.
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Holiday and Lena Horne, San Francisco-based chanteuse Paula West lends her signature style to songs from Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Gershwin, Duke Ellington and Hoagy Carmichael from April 314 at The Colony Hotel Royal Room Cabaret Series. 155 Hammon Ave., Palm Beach; (561) 659-8100 or www.thecolonypalmbeach.com.
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a coup with the Florida premiere of Sarah Ruhl’s critically acclaimed The Clean House, which just ended an extended run at Lincoln Center. It’s smart, alluring, fall-down funny and provocative—a winning combination that will enthrall audiences from April 8-May 20. 7873 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton; (561) 241-7432 or www.caldwelltheatre.com. Maestro Bob Lappin
Sailboat, Mary Cable Butler (American, 1865-1946)
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At Palm Beach Dramaworks from March 9-April 15, J. Barry Lewis stages a new production of Harold Pinter’s Betrayal, tracing a wife’s seven-year affair with her husband’s best friend in a counterclockwise direction—beginning at the end and ending with the beginning. 322 Banyan Blvd., West Palm Beach; (561) 514-4042 or www.palmbeachdramaworks.org.
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APRIL Bob Lappin and the Palm Beach Pops conclude their 15th Anniversary Season with a historic concert reuniting the Mills Brothers and the Count Basie Orchestra from April 9-10 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; (561) 832-7469. They will also perform from April 12-14 at the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium. Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton; (800) 564-9539 or www.palmbeachpops.org.
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Cabot Perry, Cecilia Beaux, Grandma Moses, Jane Peterson and others who have made the world a more beautiful place through their art, the Lighthouse Center for the Arts presents A Woman’s Eye: Selected Works by 20th Century Women Artists through April 29. 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta; (561) 746-3101 or www.lighthousearts.org
John Grogan, who has become a national phenomenon with his book “Marley & Me”—an infectious, tender story about a man and his dog that’s currently on the New York Times Best Seller list—speak at the Crest Theatre Lecture Series on April 12 at Old School Square. 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; (561) 243-7922 or www.oldschool.org.
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from “Chopsticks” to Bach, Beethoven and Billy Joel, the off-Broadway hit 2 Pianos 4 Hands, coming to the Maltz Jupiter Theatre March 20-April 1, bills itself as “a comedy with music about a lifetime’s obsession with 88 keys.” 1001 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter; (561) 575-2223 or www.jupitertheatre.org.
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The Cultural Trust of the Palm Beaches presents the Palm Beach International Jazz Festival—billed as the largest jazz event of its kind in the county’s history—with an exceptional line-up featuring Chris Botti, Chick Corea, Gary Burton, Sophie Milman, David Benoit and The Rippingtons from April 14-15 at the Cultural Campus site. 2175 Wellington Green Drive, Wellington; (561) 333-4948 or www.culturaltrustpb.org.
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Vocalist Gary Morris, whose stellar career has taken him from country music to acclaim as the first American to play Jean Valjean in Les Miserables on Broadway, headlines the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center’s 25th Anniversary Concert on April 17. Palm Beach Community College, 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade; (561) 993-1160 or www.pbcc.edu.
Buckeyes take on the Big Apple, with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Small-town Ohio sisters Ruth and Eileen move to Greenwich Village to fulfill their dreams in the enduringly lovable musical Wonderful Town. The show runs from April 13-29 at the Lake Worth Playhouse. 713 Lake Ave., Lake Worth; (561) 586-6410 or www.lakeworthplayhouse.org.
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hit Expectations, two seniors and a young lady (played by Rae Randall, Margo Tenney and Natasha Sherritt) share the joys and trials of life through the eyes of different generations. Produced by the Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival, the play will delight audiences at Eissey Campus Theatre from April 19-22. Palm Beach Community College, 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens; (561) 207-5900 or www.pbshakespeare.org.
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leads the Boca Raton Philharmonic Symphonia in a free concert of “International Classics” in the Mizner Park Amphitheater on April 28. Featured soloists are Dr. Heather Coltman, piano; Gareth Johnson, violin; and Jeffrey Kaye, trumpet. 433 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; (888) 426-5577 or www.bocasymphonia.org.
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The world-class musicians of the Delray String Quartet—Mei Mei Luo, violin; Laszlo Pap, violin; Ian Maksin, cello; and Richard Fleischman, viola—perform works by Mendelssohn and Dvorak with special guest Tao Lin, piano, at The Colony Hotel & Cabana Club on April 22. 525 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; (561) 213-4138 or www.delraystringquartet.com.
Dynamic Israeli singer-songwriter-guitarist David Broza blends world beat and rock in an Israel Independence Day concert presented by the Harold & Sylvia Kaplan Jewish Community Center at the Kravis Center’s Gosman Amphitheatre on April 29. Broza transcends international and artistic boundaries, singing in English, Hebrew and Spanish. 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; (561) 712-5201 or www.jcconline.org.
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The finale to Ballet Florida’s 2006-2007 season,
The Stone Flower draws on the rich heritage of Russian folklore in a full-length contemporary ballet choreographed by Thierry Malandain and set to Sergei Prokofiev’s brilliant score. Don’t miss the performance running from May 4-6 at Eissey Campus Theatre. Palm Beach Community College, 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens; (561) 659-2000 or www.balletflorida.org.
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Tina Martin performing The Stone Flower
My, how time flies! SunFest—Florida’s largest music, art and waterfront festival—is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2007. A jampacked schedule of concerts, a juried fine art and craft show, kids’ activities and much more are planned for May 3-6. Flagler Drive and Intracoastal Waterway, downtown West Palm Beach; (561) 659-5980 or www.sunfest.com.
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Enjoy works on canvas and paper by Palm Beach Gardens artist and
designer Caren Hackman in her GardensArt exhibition from April 11-May 23 at the City Hall Lobby. Hackman’s portraits, landscapes, still lifes and other paintings are delightfully warm and richly colorful. 10500 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens; (561) 630-1100 or www.pbgfl.com.
MAY In the right-on Björn Again, The Abba
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Experience!, the most successful tribute band of all time pays homage to the 1970s pop music phenomenon ABBA, performing such hits as “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You” and “Take A Chance On Me” on May 12 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; (561) 832-7469 or www.kravis.org.
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Ernest Trova, Study/Falling Man (Horizontal Circle Figure), 1986, Stainless steel, edition number 3/8, 30 1/4 x 18 1/2 x 16 inches
A retrospective highlighting 40 years of paintings, graphics, assemblages and sculptures by American artist Ernest Trova reveals the artist’s infinite variations on the theme of universal man’s journey through life. The exhibit runs from April 11-June 3 at the Boca Raton Museum of Art. 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; (561) 392-2500 or www.bocamuseum.org.
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The Harid Conservatory’s 20th anniversary year-end performances will include classical ballet staged by Harid faculty, a work by Mark Godden and the Florida premiere of Songs Without Words by choreographer Hans van Manen from May 25-27 at the Countess de Hoernle Auditorium. Spanish River High School, 5100 Jog Road, Boca Raton; (561) 998-8038 or www.harid.edu.
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In a free Mizner Park Amphitheater concert on May 27, the outstanding young student dancers of Boca Ballet Theatre offer an evening full of eclectic works that combine classical ballet with new and innovative choreography. 433 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; (561) 995-0709, www.bocaballet.org. Looking for fun things to do this summer? Visit www.palmbeachculture.com for information on events and adventures for the whole family and a complete guide to children's summer camps and activities.
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Cultural Delray Beach creative authentic intimate We don’t know of any other place in Florida where you can park your car - catch the downtown shuttle - view outdoor art, walk to an awardwinning beach or great restaurants, art galleries, public parks, museums, historic districts & hotels, and unique shoppes! www.DowntownDelrayBeach.com
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Join the Boca Raton Historical Society for Nifty Fifties: Boca Raton 1950-1959, an exhibit of more than 20 photomurals of seldom-seen historic images—coupled with costumes and artifacts—that provides a glimpse of the formerly sleepy beachside town when Africa USA and Ancient America attracted tourists and the Boca Bombers baseball team won the state championship. The exhibit runs through fall 2007. Old Town Hall, 71 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton; (561) 395-6766 or www.bocahistory.org.
Sherry Lou Kinch, Joyce Kuhman and Sally Pool vie for “Miss Race Queen 1958” as a part of the second annual America Legion sports car race.
In the southeastern premiere of Bruce Graham’s
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According to Goldman, a has-been Hollywood screenwriter begins a collaboration with a socially awkward and movie musicalobsessed young student that he believes will be his ticket back to the big time. Be sure to catch the show running from May 11-June 17 at Florida Stage. Plaza Del Mar, 262 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan; (561) 585-3433 or www.floridastage.org.
The Lighthouse Center for the Arts’ annual children’s arts camp begins June 4 and continues through August 17. In five-day sessions, students will experience sculpting, ceramics, drawing, painting, collage and more while learning art techniques and art history. 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta; (561) 746-3101 or www.lighthousearts.org.
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Steve Solomon, the comic creator and star of My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m In Therapy, is back with more laughs in his latest quest to understand who he is and how he survived the antics of his wacky, multi-ethnic family. My Sister’s an Only Child plays at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from June 5-17. 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; (561) 832-7469 or www.kravis.org.
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Museum, Tigers of Wrath: Watercolors by Walton Ford will present approximately 50 large-scale works on paper, from June 16August 26 at the Norton Museum of Art. The images of birds, animals and fauna are meticulously executed in a style reminiscent of John James Audubon, but also contain veins of political and social discourse. 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach; (561) 832-5196 or www.norton.org.
Help the Arthur R. Marshall
Foundation to restore Florida’s natural wetlands by planting native pond apple trees on Torry Island, near Belle Glade. The event is appropriate for ages 5 and up. Closed-toe shoes, hats, sunglasses and sunscreen are suggested. The recurring event takes place March 17; April 7; May 5, 17 and 19; and June 2 and 16, and runs from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. each day. RSVP and call for the locations. (561) 805-8733 or www.artmarshall.com.
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In a tribute to the late Manfredo Fest, an incredible pianist and pioneer
of jazz samba who played with Sergio Mendez, guitarist Phill Fest (Manfredo’s son) and pianist Kenny Drew Jr. promise a rousing conclusion to the 2007 JAMS season on June 26 at the Harriet Himmel Theater. CityPlace, 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach; (866) 449-2489 or www.jamsociety.org.
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CONTEMPORARY COMPOSERS An evening of music written by Barry Manilow, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, John Williams, Billy Joel and Michel LeGrande. KRAVIS Nov 8, 9; FAU Nov 10, 12, 13 THE BEST OF BROADWAY Broadway’s brightest singing stars present your favorite selections from Fiddler on the Roof, West Side Story, Les Misérables and more. KRAVIS Nov 26, 27; FAU Nov 29, 30, Dec 1 THE GENIUS OF COLE PORTER ANYTHING GOES when our special guest artists pay tribute to the unforgettable music of Cole Porter. KRAVIS Jan 4, 5; FAU Jan 7, 8, 9 THE BEST OF JIMMY VAN HEUSEN This amazing concert showcases the 4-time Oscar and Grammy Award winner’s greatest hits including Come Fly with Me, Here’s That Rainy Day, All the Way, Call Me Irresponsible, Darn That Dream, But Beautiful and more. KRAVIS Feb 4, 5; FAU Feb 7, 8, 9 AMERICA’S COMPOSER - IRVING BERLIN & FRIENDS An evening of Irving Berlin and friends. The essence of the American Songbook is captured in this concert series. KRAVIS Mar 3, 4; FAU Mar 5, 6, 7 REMEMBERING THE KING OF SWING - BENNY GOODMAN A tribute to the music of Benny Goodman featuring, by popular demand, the legendary big band singer Lynn Roberts and the incomparable Ken Peplowski on clarinet. KRAVIS April 8, 9; FAU April 11, 12, 13
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adults is on tap at the Armory Art Center. Middle and high school students can study drawing, ceramics, sculpture, painting, jewelry and glass, printmaking and digital art, while the younger kids can test their creativity in JumpstART (ages 5-7) and Adventures in Art (ages 8-11). The camps run from June 11-August 17. 1700 Parker Ave., West Palm Beach; (561) 832-1776 or www.armoryart.org.
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Chill out with the
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Marinelife Center’s much-indemand Turtle Walks begin in June and continue through July. These memorable experiences give participants the chance to watch mother sea turtles lay their eggs on area beaches. Sign up online or call to register. 14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach. (561) 627-8280 or www.marinlife.org.
Flagler Museum members at the Sustaining
Museum is magically transformed into Hogwarts School for Wizards for the 2007 Harry Potter Weekend. “Astronomy for Wizards, Chemist’s Closet, Potents & Potions” classes and interactive demonstrations create a magical weekend where mystery meets science. Join the fun July 7-8. 4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach; (561) 832-1988 or www.sfsm.org.
Loggerhead Marinelife Center
A full slate of art classes for children, teens and
Celebrate man’s best friend through art in a special Dog Days of Summer community exhibition at the Cornell Museum at Old School Square from June 14September 8. The exhibit will include “personality” dog portraits gathered through a local call for photos, paintings and sketches as well as professional dog portraits and some surprises. 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; (561) 243-7922 or www.oldschool.org.
animals and over 40 tons of snow at the Palm Beach Zoo’s fun-filled Winter in July event on July 14 and 15. The days’ events include educational shows, roving animal encounters, live music, face painting and airbrush tattoos, children’s arts and crafts, special appearances by the “Snow Queen” and winter-themed games available throughout the park. 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach; (561) 533-0887 or www.palmbeachzoo.org.
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Summer at the Boca Raton Museum of Art offers a visual feast. From June 13-August 26, view the 56th Annual All Florida Juried Competition and Exhibition and Thy Brother’s Keeper—a thought-provoking photographic exploration of human suffering. Catch the Duane Hanson: Photographs 1977-1995 exhibition from June 13-October 13. 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; (561) 392-2500 or www.bocamuseum.org.
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round 1925, at the command of cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post, a veritable army of antique Spanish tile
36,000 strong landed on Palm Beach for the decoration of her 114-room Hispano-Moresque style beach palace, Mar-a-Lago. Mrs. Post had not collected this treasure trove of
magnificent tiles (some dating back to the 15th century), but had acquired them from the National Sugar Refining Company’s Havemeyer family, who ranked amongst America’s greatest collectors of the fine and decorative arts. The Havemeyer paintings found their home at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Their fine Spanish tile collection found its home at Mar-a-Lago, in the grand operatic décors of the extraordinary Wiener Werkstaette-trained architect/designer Joseph Urban that are amongst Palm Beach’s artistic treasures. Spanish tile had naturally been a feature of Florida design since Spanish colonial times but had not been used in Palm Beach until Addison Mizner––the creator of Palm Beach Mediterranean style––introduced them in 1918 while decorating his first island masterpiece, the Everglades Club. They were then featured in the decoration of all his subsequent residential commissions beginning in 1919 with the princely villa and garden pavilions of J.P. Morgan partner Edward T. Stotesbury’s 42-acre oceanfront estate, El Mirasol. Mizner was a seasoned world traveler and insatiable acquisitor of antique Mediterranean architectural detail, including furnishings, ceramics, wrought iron, decorative sculpture and last, but far from least, tile for the embellishment of the lavishly conceived Palm Beach Mediterranean style.
Previous page: Located at 311 Peruvian Ave., the tiled fountain wall and steps in the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach’s Pan’s Garden have a history. Installed in 1993, the wall came from Casa Apava, the Bolton Estate located at 1300 S. Ocean Blvd., which was built in 1920 from designs by Abram Garfield, son of President James Garfield. Donated by Irwin and Terry Allen Kramer, the Tunisian tiles are from the coastal trading city and ceramic center of Nabeul, located east of Hammamet. The central panel shows symmetrical floral vases surrounded by arabesques and a key of border tiles. They are a variant of Middle Eastern tree-of-life motifs found on Persian carpets. Left: Eighteenth century Delft cobalt blue and white tile from Holland displays the typical Dutch tulips and small floral vases, a motif evolved from Islamic patterns imported to Spain during Moorish rule and then to Holland under Spanish (Hapsburg) domination in the 16th century. They are part of a fireplace surround in Marjorie Merriweather Post’s former Dutch bedroom at the Palm Beach Mar-a-Lago Club, built in 1927. Right: Mid-18th century Portuguese storygraph polychrome panels of azulejos adorn Addison Mizner’s Frank Woodward house on Seminole Avenue in Palm Beach. Influenced by imports from Spain, Holland and Italy, the art of Portuguese azulejos came into its own in the late 16th century and flourished for over 150 years until the earthquake of 1755 that devastated Lisbon brought an end to its golden age, from which these panels date.
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Although the Havemeyer collection at Mar-a-Lago is entirely Spanish in origin and of Hispano-Moresque inspiration with its angular Islamic grids and star motifs mixed with Spain’s heraldic lions of Leon and castles of Castile, Mizner gathered tile from not only Spain but from around the Mediterranean in places such as Italy, Tunisia and Portugal.
Opposite page: A Spanish tile wall and tables decorate the cloister of the Mar-a-Lago Club. Cobalt blue tiles with the heraldic castle symbol of Castile and yellow and blue tiles with the lions of Leon mix with geometric motifs of Hispano-Moresque origin, some dating from the 15th century. Above: A polychrome, sculpted Portuguese tile panel from the 1950s sits in a West Palm Beach garden. Its rhythmic and spirited design is an ingenious and playful adaptation of the floral vases and birds of classic Islamic tile panels, especially those from the end of the 18th century when elegant floral motifs with European influences enjoyed their greatest popularity.
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At El Mirasol’s Moorish teahouse, Mizner outlined the central courtyard’s octagonal fountain and doorway with antique Spanish tile. The tile panels decorating the walls of the courtyard are more brightly patterned with classic Islamic vase and floral motifs surrounded by arabesques that are a constant over centuries of tile design, repeating the carpet patterns of Persia, Turkey and the Middle East.
Above: The 20th century Florentine Renaissance Revival Della Robbia-style faience medallion was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Courtland Miller and can be found in the entrance patio of the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach located at 311 Peruvian Ave. Opposite page: This modern 6-foot by 4-foot Tunisian polychrome tile panel depicting a floral vase was made in the ceramic center of Nabeul. The elaborate and elegant central motif was designed for a mosque in the late 18th century and named for the Islamic saint Sidi Sahbi. The traditional geometric border design dates from the 15th century. (Courtesy of Casa Ceramica, Inc., 2602 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach)
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For many centuries, a principal source of such tile panels has been the ancient Tunisian seaport trading city and ceramic center of Nabeul. It could be suspected that El
Photos of the Spanish bar in another vanished Mizner
Mirasol’s colorful Persian carpet-patterned tile panels
masterpiece, the Joshua S. Cosden house, Playa Riente,
originated in Tunisia, as does much of the finer decorative
show a glorious mixture of Spanish armorial tile with the
tile used in Palm Beach County today.
two-headed eagles of the Hapsburg kings of Spain added to
Quite unique at El Mirasol was Mizner’s use of large,
the indigenous lions and castles. Around the walls there is a
unglazed, encaustic tiles around a majestic Moorish gateway
running frieze of white tin-glazed majolica tiles with painted
that has been re-erected at 365 N. County Road, which is
hunting scenes that appear to be of a type more typical of
all that remains of the long-vanished Stotesbury estate.
the Venetian ceramic center of Bassano in the 18th century
Their origin is not recorded but their heraldic deer, lions,
than of Spain in the 16th.
birds and stylized flora are in the very ancient Hispano-
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gateway tiles are one of Palm Beach’s most remarkable architectural ornaments.
Another Mizner décor at Leonard Thomas’s Casa de
Moresque tradition, although encaustic tile (where patterns
Leoni again mixes Spanish and North African tile and throws
are impressed in the wet clay and then filled with
in a Florentine Renaissance Revival Della Robbia-style
contrasting colored slip before being fired) is not common
plaque with its wreath of sculpted fruits surrounding the
in that tradition. From wherever they came, the El Mirasol
cobalt blue and white central figure.
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These mixtures of style in tile work paralleled Mizner’s vision of architecture. “The transition of art has been my greatest enjoyment. My ambition is to make a building look traditional and as though it had fought its way from a small unimportant structure to a great rambling house that took
The “Four Seasons” faience tiles were made in the
centuries of different needs and ups and downs of wealth to
late 18th century in the Venetian ceramic center of Bassano,
accomplish,” Mizner said. In this pursuit, the rambling
located northwest of Venice, probably by the Antonibon
Spanish-style home on Seminole Avenue of JELL-O king
factory. Their charming vignettes of a farm boy enjoying the bounties of the seasons in the Veneto are typical of 18th
Frank Woodward was built by Mizner in 1922 and is lavishly
century Venetian ceramics. Made to ornament a South
ornamented with 18th century Portuguese azulejos––tile
Tyrolean ceramic stove, they now sit above an Italian 18th
pictorial panels of the courtly life of Lisbon before the great
century carved marble mantelpiece in a house in
earthquake of 1755 dimmed its splendors––making the
Sunshine Park, West Palm Beach.
house appear to have had a great turn of good fortune after more modest beginnings. The azulejos (so-called for their dominant cobalt blue coloring) of Mizner’s Woodward house are of exemplary
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quality with their Rococo frames in mixed pure chrome yellow and manganese purple rocaille punctuated with lush polychrome flowers. Their central panels show the elegant charms of mid-18th century court life as it was lived in Lisbon. The Woodward home’s Portuguese decorations are unusual for Mizner and may well have been added by Palm Beach’s next leader in the Mediterranean style, Maurice Fatio, who added a wing to the house in the 1930s. Fatio’s Casa Alva in Manalapan was built in 1934 for Consuela Balsan––the Vanderbilt heiress whose first marriage in 1895 to the Duke of Marlborough made her the mistress of Blenheim Palace––and boasts the most remarkable pictorial panel of azulejos to be found in Florida. Measuring over 10 feet by 7 feet, the tiles depict three members of a noble family surrounding a table attended by four servants,
The extraordinary mid-18th century polychrome Portuguese azulejos storygraph panel measuring over 10 feet by 7 feet from Consuela Vanderbilt Balsan’s Casa Alva in Manalapan designed by Maurice Fatio in 1934.
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Opposite page: The Moorish gateway with heraldic encaustic tile in the Hispano-Moresque tradition (probably 19th century Spanish) was designed by Addison Mizner in 1919 for El Mirasol, the 42-acre Edward T. Stotesbury Palm Beach estate (now demolished). The Moorish gateway was moved to 365 N. County Road in Palm Beach. Right: The tabletop of two scenic faience tiles is located at Casa Alva in Manalapan. The dog chasing a rabbit is a constant of Italian, Dutch and Spanish tile design. The castle is more typical of Northern Italy, where modest but picturesque fortified houses or small castles atop hills and surrounded by cyprus dot the landscape. Both tiles could be Spanish, but are more likely late 18th or early 19th century tiles from Bassano, where their “graffito” style of drawing flourished for centuries, as did their dominant green and yellow coloring.
all life-sized in splendid mid-18th century costume. A ferocious looking cat is attacking the family dog that is chewing on a bone in the foreground as the family parrot leans out from its hanging cage overhead looking for a handout from the page serving drinks. Dominating the central loggia of Fatio’s vast Casa Alva, the panel perfectly exemplifies the all-important rapport of architecture and tile that was most fertile in Portugal, but that finds eloquent expression in so many of Palm Beach County’s most beautiful and elegant buildings.
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LIVING THE CULTURE OF
JAPAN b y Catherine Smith
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The Morikami Museum — Living the Culture of Japan
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens embarks on its 30th year with fondness for its past
and enthusiasm for its future After over 60 years of cultivating the farmland just north of Boca Raton in what is now Delray Beach, the entrepreneurial Japanese immigrant George Sukeji Morikami donated his 200-plus acres to Palm Beach County so that it would be preserved as a park and honor the Yamato Colony, a Japanese farming community that took residence in South Florida in the early 20th century. With only the simple request to pave the roads and add a restroom to the grounds, Mr. Morikami could hardly have anticipated the renowned museum and expansive gardens that occupy the site today.
Photos courtesy of The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
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The Morikami Museum
Six months
“By learning about different
after the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens opened the doors to its modest, singular building, the Yamato-kan, in 1977 the organization had three staff members: a caretaker, a curator and an assistant curator.
cultures, people also go through a process of selfdiscovery as well.” — Tom Gregersen, The Morikami director
Today, there are 57 full-time employees—and the original assistant curator, Tom Gregersen, is now director. “The land has been developed so much. It’s all very exciting,” he says of the facility that is owned and operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department.
Satisfying the demand for more
American Association of Museums—has
exhibits, programming and events, The
certainly influenced the expansion of the
Morikami opened the current museum build-
facility, which recently added more handi-
ing—which houses exhibition galleries with a
capped-accessible ramps and lighting to
permanent collection of over 5,000 artworks
the gardens as well as a lushly landscaped
and artifacts, a 225-seat theater, an authentic
garden with a waterfall to welcome
tea house, a library, classrooms, a museum
guests at the front entrance. “Many of the
store and the acclaimed Cornell Café that was
amenities are based on what the public
featured on The Food Network’s “The Best
has expressed,” Gregersen explains. But
Of”—in 1993.
it’s also The Morikami staff’s ingenuity and
Halfway through the construction of the
ambition in providing unique and authentic
building, Reiko Nishioka joined the museum
programming and events that have enticed
as the first native Japanese employee and
visitors and boosted attendance.
sole member of the education department. Now with her own staff of six, Nishioka recalls
but then you also have to reflect your own
how amazed she was from the beginning with
cultures, which is what I’m trying to do,” Nish-
the authenticity of the festivals and exhibits,
ioka says. “You can get a lot of information
the dedication of non-Japanese staff mem-
from computers, but culture is very different.”
bers and the interest that American guests have in the Japanese culture. “My first day was the Hatsume event,
Gregersen adds, “By learning about different cultures, people also go through a process of self-discovery as well.”
and I was so impressed,” says Nishioka,
Outgoing Delray Beach Mayor Jeff
who was also surprised with Americans’
Perlman recognizes the importance of The
knowledge of bonsai trees and origami. “Yes
Morikami to the city. “We understand that
there are different cultures, but there is so
art and culture is our economic future—not
much communication going on. (Japan) no
just because it attracts tourists but because
longer seems so far away.”
culture attracts the creative class and clean
The community’s interest in The Morikami—now fully accredited by the
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“Learning another culture is fascinating,
industry,” he says. “We are fortunate to have a world-class museum in our backyard.”
The Morikami Museum — Living the Culture of Japan
To enhance the cultural experience of visitors to the museum exhibits, corresponding programs
harmony
are often presented to further demonstrate the traditions of Japan. For example, following the Traditional Japanese Ceramics exhibit (through March 18), guests can attend the “The Mingei Legacy in Contemporary American Ceramic Art” lecture (March 30) to learn more about the strong influence of mingei (Japan’s folkcraft)—with its focus on harmony with nature, adherence to tradition and communal effort—on American artists since the late 1940s. The lecture will be given by Professor Michel L. Conroy of Texas State University and is supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
“If you had seen how enthralled my students were when they were taught calligraphy, it was amazing.” — Andrea Distenfeld, Lake Worth High School teacher
Education and outreach are important elements to the inclusive and community-based Morikami, which still reigns as the only museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to the Japanese culture. Last September, The Morikami hosted the wait-listed “A Day of Exploration” workshop for local teachers interested in learning the traditions of Japan and how to improve their students’ cultural experiences. Following the workshop, a Morikami educator visited 30 classrooms of participating teachers and provided calligraphy instruction directly to students.
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“You can get a lot of information from computers, but culture is very different.”
— Reiko Nishioka, The Morikami director of Education
Workshop participant and Lake Worth High School teacher Andrea Distenfeld is a strong advocate of incorporating culture in her curriculum because she knows the value of having a global perspective. “The more people are exposed to the unknown … the more comfortable they become,” she asserts.
George Sukeji Morikami
Distenfeld’s students were also extremely responsive and appreciative of
out the year. Kids can listen to kamishibai
the lesson they received. “If you had seen
(Japanese folktales), eat with chopsticks,
how enthralled my students were when
play with traditional Japanese toys, learn
they were taught calligraphy, it was
about the 12 animals of the East Asian
amazing. They have already requested
Zodiac or create a miniature Japanese
another workshop!” she says. “They took
garden. Businesses or other adult groups
away an experience that they normally
can engage The Morikami’s staff to give
would not have had an opportunity to
presentations on George Morikami and the
experience at this point in their lives.”
history of the Yamato Colony’s influence on
The Morikami also conducts outreach programs for children and adults through-
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The Morikami Museum — Living the Culture of Japan
“We understand that art and culture is our economic future. ... We are fortunate to have a worldclass museum in our backyard.”
— Jeff Perlman, outgoing Delray Beach mayor
Earlier this year, a group of 14 resi-
Of course, The Morikami hosts an array
kami as one of only three recipients in the
of programs, workshops and classes on-site.
country to participate in the Japan Outreach
From experiencing the tranquil ambiance
Initiative. This program allowed educator
of an authentic tea ceremony during the
Kimiko Kitani to travel from Japan to the
monthly “Demonstrations of Sado, The Way
United States and work as a cultural educa-
of Tea” to multi-week sessions on ikenobo
tor for The Morikami for two years.
ikebana flower arrangements, sushi-making,
“Though the United States and Japan
traditional Japanese sumi-e ink painting and
enjoy a relationship based on shared
growing orchids, visitors can choose many
values, few Americans have knowledge or
ways to experience the true culture of Japan.
awareness of Japan and its culture, or Ja-
Spurring more opportunities for local
pan’s significance and contributions to the
dents at Barrington Terrace, an assisted
residents and visitors to learn about the
United States and the rest of the world,”
living facility in Boynton Beach, listened
Asian country, The Morikami’s ongoing in-
says Yukiko Ono, assistant director of the
to a lecture on the history and making of
teraction and relationship with various pub-
Japan Foundation Center for Global Part-
tea by a Morikami educator. The residents
lic and private entities in Japan has helped
nership. The organization “has been trying
were very impressed with the lecture and
it secure many grants and gifts, including
to reach out to people and communities
everyone would like to visit the museum
most recently a $5,000 grant for the teacher
(especially at the K-12 level) where Japan’s
now. “The lecture gave us a taste of
training mentioned earlier from the Japan
presence is not as prevalent. We thought
what is offered at the museum,” says
Foundation Center for Global Partnership.
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gar-
Barrington Terrace’s Director of Activities
This organization, along with the Laurasian
dens … would be a perfect organization
Sandy Bachmann.
Institution, also recently honored The Mori-
for this endeavor.”
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Students and instructors take a trip to Kyomizu Dera, a temple, during their time in Miyazu, Japan.
Another strong tie between The Morikami
Japan first-hand when he participated in the
and its country of homage is the city of Delray
student exchange program in 2005. “Art and
Beach’s partnership with its Sister City, Miyazu,
culture has always interested me,” says Feran,
which was initiated by a group of Delray Beach
who spent five of the 10 days in Miyazu with a
residents shortly after the opening of The Morika-
host family and observed how families always sit
mi. By hosting an orientation for visiting Japanese
down for dinner together and younger genera-
students and offering programs for visiting profes-
tions have great respect for the elderly.
sionals, The Morikami is an integral component of
Feran, who had never been out of the
the city’s Business Exchange and Youth Exchange
United States before the trip to Miyazu, says he
projects. The people of Miyazu, which was
learned a lot from the experience and gained
George Morikami’s hometown, have also donated
communication skills, specifically “being open
artifacts to The Morikami, including a replica of
with people, trying harder to communicate and
the Wisdom Ring stone lantern that once guided
not being impatient.”
ships into the port of Miyazu in the 1500s. “It is important to recognize through (The
Recognizing and appreciating the unique culture of Japan that the students visiting and
Morikami) the true meaning of friendship be-
those hailing from Miyazu have appreciated
tween the U.S. and Japan,” says James S. Mih-
for centuries, Palm Beach County residents
ori, a longtime supporter and founding member
and visitors from across the country have only
of both The Morikami and Sister Cities of Delray
begun their cultural journey to one of the most
Beach, Inc. Mihori stays actively involved in the
fascinating countries in the world. The Morikami
museum and Youth Exchange project and joins
is eager to continue to serve as a guide to these
the student trips to Miyazu.
travels for the next 30 years, as well.
A significant element of the Sister City relationship, the Youth Exchange program will take its fifth group of students to Miyazu for 10 days this summer. About a half-dozen students from various high schools were selected to go last summer and began prepaA docent conducts a student tour at The Morikami.
ration shortly after, including a Japanese potluck dinner with students who previously went on the trip, weekly lessons on the Japanese language and culture and a lecture/ discussion on how the city of Delray Beach operates from a governmental perspective. The students also took several lessons on Japanese writing and the Yamato Colony at The Morikami and volunteered as a group at the museum’s Hatsume Festival. “(The Morikami) is a great resource for the students with its staff, library and exhibits. … It’s really been an asset,” says David Schmidt, former Delray Beach mayor and president of Sister Cities of Delray Beach, Inc., which also partners with Moshi, Tanzania, in Africa.
Delray Beach student Lukas Jaworski bicycles to school in Miyazu with host-brother Shota.
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Atlantic Community High School senior Ray Feran experienced the culture of
“It is important to recognize through (The Morikami) the true meaning of friendship between the U.S. and Japan.” — James S. Mihori, founding member of The Morikami and Sister Cities of Delray Beach, Inc.
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On the Horizon welcome
With construction beginning in 2007/08, The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has big plans for the future. The most significant item on its agenda is creating a space for the permanent exhibit Japan Through the Eyes of a Child, a gift of the National Children’s Museum in Washington, D.C.
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To accommodate the interactive exhibit, air conditioning will be installed in the Yamato-kan building, which served as the main museum building before the current one was built. The Yamato-kan is still a favorite of visitors, who comply with traditional Japanese customs by removing their shoes and wearing
Festivals and special events have soul been favorite choices on The Morikami’s programming menu since it opened in 1977—and remain a mainstay of the museum’s efforts to allow guests to fully experience Japanese culture and tradition. While two of the larger festivals have already taken place this year (Oshogatsu, a New Year celebration, and Hatsume Fair, a dedication to the first bud of spring), there are plenty of actionpacked events for you to enjoy. • Bring the little ones to Children’s Day (April 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.), where they can work on their gyotaku (fish printing) skills, make newspaper kabuto (warriors’ helmets), watch unique Japanese candymaking demonstrations, enjoy authentic taiko drumming and dance performances and more.
paper slippers provided by The Morikami. Looking farther ahead, The Morikami Board of Trustees is working on overall development plans that may include additional classroom space, convention facilities and a “craft village” for artistsin-residence.
• The Sushi & Stroll Summer Walks (May 11, June 8, July 13, August 17 and September 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m.) take visitors on a journey during early summer evenings through the Roji-en gardens and offer Cornell Café culinary treats. • Coinciding with the July 7 Tanabata holiday in Japan, The Morikami invites visitors to write their wishes for the future on tanzaku (narrow strips of colored paper) and hang them on bamboo branches in the museum (10 a.m.-5 p.m., July 7-14). • Don’t miss the much-celebrated Bon Festival (August 11, 5-9 p.m.), which pays tribute to Obon—Japan’s traditional three-day holiday for honoring ancestors. In addition to special performances, ghost stories, a street fair and fireworks, a sea of paper lanterns lights Morikami Pond as, in accordance with Japanese custom, they guide the departure of ancestors’ souls following their short visit among the living.
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The Morikami Museum
Current and Upcoming
Exhibitions
The Morikami Museum
Current and Upcoming Exhibitions Through March 18
and Japanese Gardens
• The Peacock’s Feather: Male Accessories of Old Japan
4000 Morikami Park Road,
• Traditional Japanese Ceramics
For More Information
Delray Beach (561) 495-0233
April 3-June 10
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• Japanese Combs
• The Secret Life of Japanese Textiles
June 26-September 16 • Pastimes and Amusements of the Japanese
Learn how to make a FLorigami turtle with our do-it-yourself
instructions and cut-out on the page to the right.
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HOW TO MA KE A
FLorigami
Designed and diagrammed by Michael G. LaFosse © 2004
TURTLE
Instructions:
(“H” top, print side down.)
FLorigami Turtle
Origami is a traditional Japanese paper folding craft. These instructions will help you fold a paper turtle, called a FLorigami turtle. This design is for a soft-shelled turtle found in many parts of Florida, including the Florida Everglades. It has been chosen to represent the endangered Everglades because it is symbolic of long life, of longevity. FLorigami is a project of origami artist Michael G. LaFosse and The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, which was supported by a grant from the Palm Beach County Cultural Council. While participating in the Cultural Council’s artist-in-residency program in
2005, LaFosse created the FLorigami: Images of Florida’s Hidden Nature exhibit. Even though the temporary exhibit ended in fall 2005, LaFosse continues to serve as a guest artist at The Morikami. If you’re interested in learning more about origami, join LaFosse for the annual Origami Extravaganza (March 24, 10 a.m.5 p.m.). Demonstrations and instruction for all levels of the famed paper-folding craft will occur throughout the day. You can see more from the FLorigami exhibit on The Morikami’s Web site at www.morikami.org. Click on “Exhibits” and then again on “Online Exhibits.”
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The former First Methodist Church, built in 1926, is now the Harriet Himmel Theater in CityPlace.
“Remove not the ancient landmark[s] which thy fathers have set.� Proverbs 22:28. This saying holds true for us today as we find ways to save and re-use our cultural landmarks instead of tearing them down. In keeping with Proverbs, I have chosen several historic structures to highlight. All have been saved from demolition which, sadly, has forever removed many other noteworthy landmarks from our county’s architectural legacy.
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Buildings with Character Preserving Palm Beach County’s Important Structures by Richard A. Marconi
Although Palm Beach County is less than 100 years old, there are remarkable historic structures that have been preserved and that reflect our architectural diversity. Those that are standing today have been saved from the wrecking ball through the efforts of individuals, preservation professionals, organizations and local governments. Each building contributes to a community’s own unique tale of growth and development. Their charm adds to the revitalization of urban projects, providing a bridge between the past and present. One of the county’s noted preservationists, Katharine Dickenson, wrote in Arts Magazine (July-September 1989) that “historic buildings symbolize the character of our communities ... each giving a different perspective of life as the region developed. The structures establish a sense of place and history for our county.” There are several levels of historic designation which help preserve this history. The most prestigious level is the National Historic Landmarks. The Secretary of the Interior designates these sites because they are of exceptional quality, illustrating the heritage of the nation. The Henry Morrison Flagler Museum and Mar-a-Lago are the only places in the county to receive this esteemed recognition. Because the heritage of these structures is well known nationally and internationally, this article will focus on the next level of recognition—the National Register of Historic Places (N.R.), which is administered by the National Park Service. (The State of Florida does not have Historic Landmarks, however, state historical markers can be erected designating historic sites.) From Jupiter to Boca Raton and from Palm Beach to the shores of Lake Okeechobee, there are over 70 significant buildings, sites and areas on the National Register in Palm Beach County. To be considered for the register, a structure or site must be at least 50 years old, significantly contribute to the history of the area and be a cultural resource worthy of preservation. While our historic buildings are not as old as those in New York or Philadelphia, for example, they are significant to our cultural heritage and should not be dismissed. A few of the structures listed on the register—selected both for their architectural and geographic diversity—are highlighted on the following pages.
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Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, Jupiter
Courtesy Historical Society of Palm Beach County
The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse (N.R. 1973) stands as a beacon near the entrance of the Jupiter Inlet. At 147 years old, it is the oldest structure in Palm Beach County. The lighthouse was designed in the 1850s and lit in 1860, only to be darkened at the beginning of the Civil War to aid blockade runners. It was re-lit in 1866 to once again serve as a warning of danger and a guide to those in distress. Between 1999 and 2000, the lighthouse underwent a much-needed restoration totaling $858,000 and today it still serves as an active aid to navigation. The Loxahatchee River Historical Society operates and maintains the lighthouse, grounds and museum, and offers tours of the lighthouse. Those stout enough to climb the 105 steps to the top receive a certificate at the end of the tour.
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Courtesy Historical Society of Palm Beach County
Paramount Theater, Palm Beach According to local lore, architect Joseph Urban used a tablecloth to sketch the Paramount Theater, a 1926 Mediterranean Revival structure. It could seat over 1,000 guests and still have room for a full orchestra. High society came to movie premieres dressed in their finest evening attire and were entertained by headliners like Bob Hope. The multi-use building included a restaurant, residences, shops and offices. The theater finally closed its doors in 1980. A few years later it was renovated and re-opened for office and retail space. According to Rev. Dwight Stevens of the non-denominational Paramount Church, the owner of the Palm Beach landmark, “The Paramount is a singular unique structure; there’s nothing like it in South Florida.” The Paramount is the only theater in the county designed by Urban, and the exceptional architectural creation is listed on the National Register (1973).
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American National Bank Building, West Palm Beach On South Olive Avenue between Datura and Clematis streets is the area’s only example of Neo-Classical Egyptian Revival architecture. The three-story structure was the first building designed by the preeminent West Palm Beach architectural firm of Harvey and Clark. Known as the American National Bank Building (N.R. 1997), it opened in 1922 as a bank and closed a decade later during the Depression. It was later occupied by Morrison’s Cafeteria and sits in the shadow of the Guaranty Building (N.R. 1998) just next door. Especially pleasing are the colorful architectural elements on the façade like the Egyptian-style columns. The vacant building, owned by Heaton Companies (a real estate development and commercial leasing firm), will soon be restored and two floors will be added. Florida Master Site File
Pahokee High School, Pahokee The Mediterranean Revival Pahokee High School (N.R. 1996), built in 1928, was designed by William Manley King, one of the county’s renowned architects. Just after it was completed, the school served as a shelter during the 1928 hurricane. The building is one of the few sites in western Palm Beach County that is listed on the National Register. It closed in 1988 when a new school was built and has remained vacant since then. According to Pahokee’s city manager, Lillie Latimore, plans are being finalized to restore the school and convert it into a “state-of-the-art community learning center” in the near future.
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Courtesy Boca Raton Historical Society
Old Town Hall, Boca Raton Boca Raton’s Old Town Hall (N.R. 1980) on North Federal Highway is a fine example of a Mediterranean Revival building. Local architect Addison Mizner had designed a grand building to be the symbol of city government, but when the land boom went bust, city officials were forced to scale down the project to a more manageable cost. Architect William Alsmeyer took over and re-designed the building, which was dedicated in 1927. In 1975, before preservation of historic buildings in the area became fashionable, the city resolved to restore this little gem, and in 1983 the Boca Raton Historical Society led the $500,000 restoration project of the old building. The society is now located in the Old Town Hall, which is an outstanding landmark that stands as a symbol of the city’s preservation efforts.
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Courtesy Historical Society of Palm Beach County
First Methodist Church
Two Important Historic Properties Though neither the Harriet Himmel Theater nor the old 1916 county courthouse are on the National Register, they are exceptional buildings. The beautifully restored 1926 theater, formerly the First Methodist Church, is one of the finest examples of elegant Spanish architecture in West Palm Beach. The theater is the centerpiece of CityPlace, a multi-use shopping, dining and residential complex. Rick Gonzalez, president of REG Architects, Inc., of West Palm Beach and a member of the Palm Beach County Cultural Council’s board of directors, worked on the restoration of the church. He says, “It was a labor of love,” which led to awards from the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation and the American Institute of Architects for the restoration of the building. Dale Hedrick, president of Hedrick Brothers Construction, worked with REG on the project. According to Hedrick, it was a challenge to restore the decades-old structure under present day building codes, which are considerably stricter than in 1926. The old church was constructed of terra cotta block and steel frame. “On paper the building does not meet building codes, however, it has withstood the hurricanes since it was built,” Hedrick says. He and his wife were the last couple married in the church before it closed, so Hedrick’s participation in the restoration had a personal meaning to him. The theater now serves as a cultural arts venue with shops and a restaurant occupying the lower floor. The Neo-Classical 1916 county courthouse in downtown West Palm Beach, currently undergoing restoration, will once again be an elegant symbol of the county government. In 2002, the county commission moved to save the 1916 Palm Beach County Courthouse vacant building and restore the impressive structure to its former grandeur. Hedrick Brothers and REG Architects have once again joined forces to carry out the restoration of the 1916 courthouse. During the demolition of the outer brick shell, which covered the old building, Gonzalez stated, “It was almost like an archaeological dig because we had to dig to get to the 1916 building by peeling away the 1970s brick cocoon.” When it opens in 2008, county offices will once again occupy the courthouse, as well as a new county history museum operated by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. “It is an opportunity of a lifetime to be a part of the restoration of the 1916 courthouse,” Hedrick says.
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Courtesy Historical Society of Palm Beach County
The restored 1916 Palm Beach County Courthouse will be completed by the end of 2007 and open to the public in early 2008.
Linking Our Past with the Communities of Today These buildings are great examples of careful planning, preservation, restoration and reuse by the private and public sectors. Preservation of designated historic properties sustains our cultural heritage, which in turn creates a rich legacy for future generations to enjoy. The various types of historic designations may help to protect these buildings. For example, the National Register guarantees some protection, but only if federal funds are involved. The greatest protection lies with local preservation ordinances, which offer funds and tax benefits to owners to assist with preservation. Local governments with historical preservation divisions and protective ordinances are Palm Beach County, Jupiter, Lake Park, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Delray Beach and Boca Raton.
Our past is linked with the buildings that have helped shape our communities. According to Gonzalez, they have a way of “bringing life back to the community.” With the approach of the county’s centennial in 2009, it is even more important to continue to save and protect our cultural resources for future generations. “Historic buildings are perhaps the most tangible and readily recognizable evidence of our cultural past,” says Harvey E. Oyer III, chairman of the board of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County (and also a Cultural Council board member). These monuments are amazing tributes to the craftsmanship of yesterday and bits of history that will continue to reveal their stories, as we work together to preserve our local heritage.
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Resident musicians enriching Palm Beach County
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by Susanna Laurenti
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Once upon a time, the height of musical entertainment in Palm Beach County might have been a performance by a renowned harpsichord player in the music room at Henry Flagler’s Whitehall. Not so any more. Today, arts patrons can choose from dozens of venues offering incalcuable musical options. Perhaps a funky piano bar in Palm Beach Gardens is what you’re looking for, or a jazz club in Delray Beach. If classical music is your thing, you’ve come to the right place. From the Centre for the Arts at Mizner Park to the Kravis Center’s Dreyfoos Concert Hall, Palm Beach County boasts world-class stages and plenty of talented artists to fill them. The seasoned musicians profiled on these pages live, eat, breathe and sleep their craft. They’ve found that Palm Beach County, once considered culturally barren because of its transient, snowbird population, is now fertile ground for all things musical. The area’s exploding population has shown an appetite for everything from chamber ensembles to spirited Klezmer groups. But just having an audience isn’t everything––former members of the well-loved but nonetheless bankrupt Florida Philharmonic and Boca Pops orchestras will tell you that. Making music in Palm Beach County requires skill, dedication, versatility and determination––qualities these talented performers have in abundance.
When Jeff Kaye first moved to South Florida in the early 1990s, he spent most of his time playing with the Florida Philharmonic, then named the Philharmonic Orchestra of Florida. On his evenings off, he often visited a bar called Dirty Moe’s where he played the trumpet with the house band.
Jeff Kaye Kaye, principal trumpet in what was the state’s biggest orchestra at the time, didn’t need the practice or the meager compensation that the afterhours gig offered. He did it simply for the experience, and because music is his all-consuming passion.
“I just love to play. It all started when I was 8 years old and my family traveled from Long Branch, N.J., to Key West for a vacation. We bought a conch shell and I got a good sound out of it,” recalls Kaye, who lives in Boca Raton and is now orchestra manager and principal trumpet player for the Boca Raton Philharmonic Symphonia, which he helped found in 2004. Kaye spent 14 years with the Florida Philharmonic and the Florida Grand Opera, until the philharmonic folded in May 2003. Then, he took a variety of teaching jobs while the symphonia got off the ground. Now in its second season, the 36-member symphonia is receiving wide acclaim, says Kaye. “We’re playing really great chamber and orchestral music in our Connoisseur series as well as pops in the outdoor Savarick series at Mizner Park. We’ve been able to bring in world-class soloists and guest conductors. We’re doing the classics, but also providing people with a taste of new music,” he says. “I still believe there is an audience for classical music ... you just have to find the best musicians, work hard to maintain a high standard of artistic excellence and present quality programs and they will come. The audience development we have experienced this year is proof of that,” he adds. In addition to his work with the symphonia, which includes participation in a music education program for fifth graders at Palm Beach County public schools, Kaye has taught at Florida Atlantic University and other local institutions, and is currently on the faculty at Louisiana State University. He considers teaching an important part of his career, in part because it ensures the longevity of his art. “If we don’t keep a love of music alive with kids, we won’t have an audience in 20 years,” he says.
“If we don’t keep a love of music alive with kids, we won’t have an audience in 20 years.”
For more information, visit www.bocasymphonia.org
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Nicole Yarling has no trouble summing up what music means to her.
NICOLE YARLING “This is what makes me tick. This is why I get up in the morning,” says the energetic New York native whose nimble singing voice and innovative use of the violin as a jazz instrument has earned her a following in the worlds of jazz, R&B and rock.
“I realized I wanted
to do for these kids what Joe Williams did for me. Suddenly I knew I was supposed to be mentoring.”
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Top left photo: Symmetrical Photography
For more information, visit www.nicoleyarling.com
But those genres, while vast, can’t hold this versatile artist. Yarling is also at home with experimental and alternative music and has shared a stage with artists as diverse as Jimmy Buffett and Dizzy Gillespie. She attributes her remarkable flexibility to a love of music that knows no bounds. “Very simply, I enjoy everything. In western music there are only 12 notes, so, really, it’s all the same,” she says. Yarling, who lives in Boca Raton, has been blazing trails through the South Florida music scene since 1980. She received her greatest honor in the late 1990s when she was taken on as a protégé by famed jazz singer Joe Williams. “He was a wonderful man, and truly very humble. He became my mentor,” says Yarling, whose partnership with Williams culminated shortly before his death with the production of a CD: “Joe Williams presents Nicole Yarling at the Master Craftsman’s Guild.” In 2006, Yarling completed a book honoring Williams’ life and musical legacy. The work is not yet published, but creating it led Yarling to a second career: teaching. “I realized I wanted to do for these kids what Joe Williams did for me. Suddenly I knew I was supposed to be mentoring,” she says. When she’s not performing with the Nicole Yarling 4-Tet, she’s teaching music history at Miami Gardens’ Florida Memorial University or violin and theory at Conservatory Prep Senior High School in Davie. She also arranges performances for promising young musicians in The Future of Jazz Orchestra at various Palm Beach County venues, including West Palm Beach’s Harriet Himmel Theater. The objective is not only to give up-and-coming players an opportunity to display their talents, but also to inspire younger students, Yarling says. “If an 8-year-old sees a 13-year-old performing, that might pique his interest, if nothing else. It’s a good opportunity for other kids to see what’s possible.”
PAUL GREEN
Katie Deits
If any Palm Beach County musician is qualified to challenge the late James Brown for the title of “hardest working man in show business,” it could be Paul Green.
The Delray Beach clarinet player performs in an average of 100 concerts per year, proving that it really is possible to make a living doing what you love.
“Palm Beach County “I’m always trying to get better, whether it’s through classical, jazz or Klezmer music. It’s impossible to know everything,” says Green, whose “day jobs” include teaching at Lynn, Florida Atlantic and Florida International universities and holding positions in more than a half-dozen performance ensembles. One group that keeps Green busy is Klezmer East, the four-member band he put together to perform the increasingly popular Yiddish folk music known as Klezmer. Green’s interest in the lively genre dates back to his childhood in West Hempstead, Long Island. “It’s my roots, you might say. I love playing it and I like learning about it. I used to play it as a kid, just for fun,” he says. Green picked up the clarinet at age 8 and became a virtual prodigy. His first big break came five years later when he was selected to play with the New York Philharmonic under the direction of Leonard Bernstein. He studied music at Yale and Juilliard and seemed to be headed for a promising career when another challenge captured his interest. “I wanted to use another part of my brain, so I quit music and enrolled at Brooklyn Law School. It was a difficult choice because I had just won the part of principal clarinetist in the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra,” he says.
is a good place to be culturally and it’s on the rise.”
Green’s law career lasted a decade and included stints at prominent New York firms and on the faculty of Brooklyn Law School. But his passion for music couldn’t be denied. In 1988 he returned full-time to clarinet playing and soon landed a teaching position at The Harid Conservatory, then a newly opened music school in Boca Raton. The Harid was eventually absorbed by Lynn University; by that time Green had put down deep musical roots in South Florida. “Palm Beach County is a good place to be culturally and it’s on the rise. There are a lot of people here who are into the arts and who want to hear good stuff at a high artistic level,” he says. Green performs regularly with the Florida Woodwind Quintet, the Boca Raton Philharmonic Symphonia and the Florida Wind Symphony, to name a few. He also delivers lectures on the clarinet, jazz and other topics at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. For more information, visit www.paulgreenproductions.com
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When the husband-and-wife team of Edward and Anne Louise-Turgeon say they make beautiful music together, they’re not just being romantic.
DUO TURGEON The Boca Raton couple makes up Duo Turgeon, an internationally acclaimed piano-playing team. They’ve produced six CDs, been the topic of a PBS documentary and won numerous awards and competitions. V. Tony Hauser
“We’ve noticed an explosion
of cultural growth in the years we’ve lived here. It’s exciting to watch.”
For more information, visit www.duoturgeon.com
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“I joke that we met at the piano,” Anne says. In actuality, the Turgeons met as undergraduates at the University of Toronto. It wasn’t long before their shared passion for the piano led them to try some collaborative pieces, or those written for two people playing simultaneously. Sometimes the music called for them to share a piano bench, a situation that Anne said fanned the flames of their affection. “It really does get intimate, with your hands and fingers touching. It’s no accident that many collaborative piano teams are either married or siblings,” she said. In addition to a busy performance schedule, the Turgeons hold faculty positions at Florida Atlantic University, where Edward is an assistant professor and Anne teaches part time, devoting the rest of her energies to raising the couple’s daughters, Gabrielle, 6, and Corinne, not yet 2. Not surprisingly, the children have musical tendencies that their parents hope to nurture. According to Edward, Palm Beach County is just the place to do it. “We’ve noticed an explosion of cultural growth in the years we’ve lived here. It’s exciting to watch,” he says. “People are still flocking to Florida, and they don’t just come for the weather any more. They come because there is first-rate art and culture,” Anne adds. “The artists make it happen for the community, but it’s the community that keeps it alive.”
Local musicians enriching Palm Bea
A quick perusal of the Palm Beach County Cultural Council’s bimonthly calendar (which is mailed free to members), a visit to its Web site at www.palmbeachculture.com or a peek at the weekend section of any Palm Beach County newspaper will reveal a smorgasbord of musical options, from open-mike night at a coffee shop or bookstore to a rock legend’s mega-concert. As thousands of new residents arrive each year, these offerings are only likely to expand. So the next time you’re in the mood for some toe-tapping tunes, don’t turn to your iPod or CD collection. Instead, head out to one of the area’s blossoming performance venues and enjoy the intimacy and excitement of live music. In a world where human interactions are increasingly digitized and impersonal, it’s still nice sometimes to sit in a room full of strangers and enjoy the shared experience of a live performance.
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Nancy Marshall, Charlie Hamilton and Sydelle Meyer
Frances Bourque, a finalist for the Art and History award, and her husband, Bob
Helmut Koller and Helga Wagner
Cil Draime accepted the Philanthropy award on behalf of her late husband, Max
The Palm Beach County Cultural Council’s inaugural Muse Awards attracted a stylish crowd of approximately 300 arts supporters to the Harriet Himmel Theater on January 5. Conceived during the Cultural Council’s strategic planning process in 2004, the awards program was designed to recognize individuals and organizations that have helped Palm Beach County culture to flourish. The sold-out crowd enjoyed a festive evening of cocktails, dining and entertainment that culminated in the announcement of the honorees. They were chosen by a panel of arts leaders from among 17 finalists selected from an original pool of 90 nominees in six categories. The honorees included: • Advocacy—Robert M. Montgomery Jr.; Finalists—The City of Delray Beach, Sherron Long • Arts Education—The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts; Finalists—Dr. Catherine Lowe, Thomas J. Pilecki • Performing and Literary Arts—Marie Hale; Finalists—Florida Stage, Dr. Kathleen Klein • Science and History—Historical Society of Palm Beach County; Finalists—Frances F. Bourque, South Florida Science Museum • Visual Arts—Norton Museum of Art; Finalists—Kara WalkerTomé, Glenn Weiss • Philanthropy—David “Max” Draime (posthumous); Finalist— Barry Halperin
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In addition, Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. received a special Muse Lifetime Achievement Award. Dreyfoos, founder of the Cultural Council and the Kravis Center, has been a major contributor and supporter of many organizations including the Dreyfoos School of the Arts. Award sponsors included The Hoffman Companies (Advocacy), Harris Private Bank, N.A. (Arts Education), The Palm Beach Post (Performing and Literary Arts), the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum (Philanthropy), Gunster Yoakley and Stewart, P.A. (Science and History) and The Fine Arts Conservancy (Visual Arts). Presenters included award sponsor representatives as well as Palm Beach County artists and leaders, including Butch Trucks of the Allman Brothers Band and his artist wife, Melinda; international artist Helmut Koller; acclaimed photographer Harry Benson; John Loring, author and design director of Tiffany & Co; Maestro Bruno Aprea of the Palm Beach Opera; Dr. Donny Strosberg of Scripps Florida; and County Commissioner Jeff Koons. Master of ceremonies Monte Markham, the prominent actor, producer and filmmaker, entertained the crowd with his witty comments and keen insight into Palm Beach County history. The event was produced by Andrew Kato, artistic director of the Maltz Jupiter Theater and a creative consultant to the Tony Awards. The program also featured performances by the Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County and the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches.
{inside culture} cultural council news nominees and patrons gather for kickof f celebration Paula and Mark Cook, and Pat Cook
Jack and Talbott Maxey
Jim Held, Jean Tailer and Kenn Karakul
Tommy Mayes, Rena Blades and Alexander Dreyfoos
Several weeks before the Muse Awards event, Cultural Council Board member Kenn Karakul held a reception at El Castillo, his Palm Beach residence, to celebrate the new program. Karakul chairs the board’s Education Committee. Proceeds from the Muse Awards benefit the Cultural Council’s art education programs. The evening honored Muse nominees as well as Jean Tailer, Muse Award benefactor who underwrote the creation of the award by the Louis Montoya Sculpture Studio in West Palm Beach. Among those attending the fete were Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr., Tommy and Susan Mayes, Marie Hale and Dr. Edward Sandall, Jean Tailer, John Loring, Tina Orr-Cahall, Bill and Kit Panill, Paula and Mark Cook, Jeff and Kay Amling, Jack and Talbott Maxey, Ross Meltzer, Gordon and Laney Lewis and Sarah Alsofrom.
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s i b e l k o c a b a s i a n d c l a re n c e b r o o k s re c e i v e u b e r t a l l i a n d f y f e h o n o r s Brooks, a teacher, choreographer The Palm Beach County Cultural and visiting assistant professor in dance at Council presented two of its highest Florida Atlantic University, has performed honors—The Hector Ubertalli Award for with more than 50 American ballet, Visual Artists and The Clyde Fyfe Award modern, jazz and opera companies. He for Performing Artists—to Sibel Kocabasi taught gifted students at the Bak Middle of Lake Worth and Clarence Brooks of School of the Arts in West Palm Beach Boca Raton. Each received $2,500 in between 1998 and 2004. Brooks recognition of their achievements as completed his Master of Fine Arts artists, teachers and mentors to others in studies at the University of Washington the community. in 1998 and received his Bachelor of Kocabasi’s work has been exhibited Sibel Kocabasi and Clarence Brooks Performing Arts degree from Oklahoma nationally and internationally, including a City University (OCU) in 1983. In 1994, he recent exhibition of drawings in Japan and the 10th International Cairo Biennale in Egypt. Her work can also was inducted into the OCU Performance Hall of Honor. The Ubertalli Award was named in memory of the be found in many private collections. She holds a B.F.A. degree painter and sculptor Hector Ubertalli, while the Fyfe Award in Turkish traditional arts, kilim and rug design from Marmara honors the late impresario and arts leader Clyde Fyfe. University College of Fine Arts in Istanbul, Turkey. She moved to Supported by Cultural Council endowment funds, the the United States in 1996 and received her M.F.A. in painting awards are made based on recommendations from a panel from Florida Atlantic University in 2005. Kocabasi teaches at of professional arts leaders. Palm Beach Community College and the Armory Art Center.
Celebrating 20 Years! A House With No Walls
by Thomas Gibbons
Jan. 26 - Mar. 4
A bitter battle erupts when it is discovered that George Washington’s slave quarters once stood on the site of a new museum enshrining American liberty in this new drama from the playwright who brought us Bee-luther-hatchee and Permanent Collection.
Backwards in High Heels
Mar. 23 - Apr. 29
by Lynnette Barkley & Christopher McGovern Full of memorable music and glorious dancing, this musical is a backstage look at the life and times of entertainment powerhouse Ginger Rogers.
According to Goldman
by Bruce Graham
May 11 - June 17
A has-been Hollywood screenwriter comes to believe a socially awkward student attending his writing class might just be his ticket back to the big time.
A Marvelous Party
June 30 - Sept. 2
Words & Music by Noël Coward Come join the fun for an evening of ravishing melody and nimble dance from the master of theatrical sophistication, Noël Coward.
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{inside culture} cultural council news s i x n e w d i re c t o r s e l e c t e d t o c u l t u r a l c o u n c i l b o a rd The Palm Beach County Cultural Council’s Board of Directors recently welcomed six new members. Joining the board for three-year terms are Timothy A. Eaton, Raymond E. Kramer III, Esq., Sydelle Meyer, Dr. Michael Mezzatesta, Dana T. Pickard and Jean Sharf. The new directors bring varied backgrounds in the arts, business, law and philanthropy. • Eaton is president of Eaton Fine Art, a West Palm Beach commercial gallery he founded in 1995. He was formerly the chief curator of the Boca Raton Museum of Art from 1989 to 1995. • Kramer is an attorney and shareholder in the Beasley Hauser Kramer Leonard & Galardi law firm and is a member of the Norton Museum of Art Young Friends. • Dr. Mezzatesta is the director of Palm Beach | America’s International Fine Art & Antique Fair. Previously, he led the Nasher Museum of Art (formerly Duke University Museum of Art) for 17 years.
• Meyer has been actively involved in Palm Beach and West Palm Beach for over 30 years. The many contributions she and her late husband, Arthur, made to the community include the Meyer Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach and the Meyer Auditorium at the Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. School of the Arts. • Pickard is a partner in Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge law firm and is a current board member and past president of the Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition. • Sharf’s extensive philanthropic projects include the Sharf Information Center and the Sharf Exhibition Fund, both at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. “We are thrilled to add such an engaged group of leaders to our already diverse and talent-filled board,” says Chair R. Thomas Mayes Jr. “The Board of Directors is extremely energized and optimistic about our expanding role as advocates and supporters of art and culture in Palm Beach County.”
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jeanne hilary: views of eden in america A new exhibition at the Boca Raton Museum of Art fulfills the promise of one of the Palm Beach County Cultural Council’s recent Artist-in-Residency grants. Jeanne Hilary: Eden. A New Media Project, which is on view through June 3, communicates a visionary “portrait of America” through photographic landscapes and portraits of everyday small towns across the country—including our area. According to the museum, the enigmatic large-format photographs and video are components of an ambitious project that also includes site-specific installations of the images on commercial outdoor billboards, electronic digital billboards and an interactive Eden Web site, which incorporates imagery, text, poetry and recorded indigenous folk/roots music. The outdoor installations and the videotaped
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actions/reactions of the public to these images are connected to each other and viewers via the interactive Web site and exhibition. The Eden images are intended to draw attention to ideas of authenticity and changing concepts of time. “The philosophical
Eden billboard on the northwest corner of Forest Hill Boulevard and Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach
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Jeanne Hilary (American, born in Chicago, 1960- ), “Untitled,” 2002, chromogenic print, 60 x 60 inches
foundation of the project is to evoke the histories of small-town America and, via the Web site and digital billboards, bring these histories to urban dwellers both in and outside the USA,” says Hilary, Paris-based American photographer and new media artist. “It is hoped that Eden will encourage viewers to think about their place in time and see their environment as a historical place, of which the present moment is but one part of an endless accumulation of memory. Eden is a view from the road of our good intentions.” Palm Beach County residents and visitors saw one of the Eden billboards at the northwest corner of Dixie Highway and Forest Hill Boulevard in West Palm Beach from February 5 to March 5. (A digital billboard showing Eden images and the Boca Museum exhibit will be in Tokyo during the Boca exhibition.) Visit Jeanne Hilary’s Web site at www.eden project.us. The Cultural Council’s Artist-inResidency grants, which support collaborations between Palm Beach County cultural organizations and distinguished artists from
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partnership with the Cultural Council, the City of West Palm Beach and the Downtown Development Authority. The Council then teams with the City of Lake Worth on April 21 to host the zany cars in an arts education event in downtown Lake Worth. Visit the Cultural Council’s Web site at www.palmbeachculture.com for additional information.
{inside culture} cultural compendium armory art center celebrates 20 years
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Art classes at the Armory, such as Dennis Aufiery’s plein air painting class (shown here) serve more than 3,500 students annually.
Founded two decades ago, the Armory Art Center has come a long way since it first took up residence in the Art Deco-style former Palm Beach County National Guard Armory building. Now celebrating its 20th season, the Armory marked the milestone with a series of transformations—both internal and external. “Walk through our front doors, and you will see our biggest change,” says Therese Shehan, executive director of the Armory. “Thanks to a state grant, our historic facility received a facelift. We’ve added a new roof and AC units and have repaired windows. You’ll see a new conference room, new printmaking studio, computer lab and a renovated jewelry studio. All of our studios and classrooms received a floor-to-ceiling cleaning. The changes are dramatic.” The Armory offers 65 different studio art classes for all ages in painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, metals and now printmaking—educating and enriching the lives of more than 3,500 students. It annually hosts 20 curated exhibitions, presents more than 20 Master Artists Workshops and
13 lectures, provides over 100 scholarships and fee waivers to children, reaches out to more than 60 at-risk youth from eight different urban neighborhoods through free after-school art classes in partnership with the City of West Palm Beach and exposes more than 500 children to the joy of creativity at Summer Art Camp. This year, the length of each art class has been shortened to accommodate the busy schedules of students as well as to offer more attractive pricing. Session 5 runs April 9 to May 19, and Session 6 lasts from May 21 to June 30. The Armory’s spring schedule also includes exhibitions and events. Current Armory students are exhibiting their work through April 13. Fireworks, a bronze exhibition, and the National Association of Women Artists exhibition will be on display from April 26 to May 12. Art-aPalooza, a family-friendly day of art activities, is set for April 14. For more information about the Armory Art Center’s classes, exhibitions or events, visit www.armoryart.org or call (561) 832-1776.
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d u n c a n t h e a t re m a r k s t w o d e c a d e s In addition, the Duncan is celebrating 20 years of encouragThe 720-seat Duncan Theatre on the Lake Worth campus of ing professional artistic development as witnessed by the longPalm Beach Community College has been celebrating its 20th term residencies (which include participatory master classes, anniversary in spectacular fashion with wide-ranging performancworkshops and lectures for the community) and by commises, newly commissioned works and the upcoming creation of sions from such artists as Ralph Lemon, Martin Brody, the “World’s Largest Outdoor Earth Harp” by the Bernard Rands, Jeffrey Mumford, the CORE Ensemble and internationally known performance Lula Washington Dance. This season has included newly group MASS Ensemble on March 24. commissioned works by emerging choreographer “For our 2007 season, the Duncan Nicholas Leichter and local artists Mark Lynch and is solidifying its position as the No. 1 J. Barry Lewis. dance venue in the state of Florida,” Several events are yet to come, including highsays Theatre Manager Mark Alexander. energy dance company BodyVox (March 30-31); Les Past performers have included Pilobolus, Ballets Jazz de Montréal, also known as [bjm_danse] MOMIX, Ballet Hispanico, Noche Flamenca (April 13-14); and Cirque Odyssey (April 21). The and David Parsons, among others. “Guest ld’s intimate Stage West performance space will host r o artists also have included Philip Glass, W the “ nor the reate o readings of “A Moon for the Misbegotten” by Ramsey Lewis, Ray Vega, Tito Puente, the will c arp” to h ary. le b sem Earth H vers i n n E n S a Eugene O'Neil (March 26) and “Lying in State” Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Claire Bloom, MAS Outdoor e’s 20th st atr by David C. Hyer (April 30) along with comic Poppy Champlin Michael York, the St. Lawrence String Quartet Large uncan The D (March 23) and a Coffeehouse Series performance by Chris and the Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats—all Church and Nicolas Hernandez (March 29). To order tickets, brought to South Florida, many for their first ever visit to Palm please call the Duncan Theatre box office at (561) 868-3309. Beach County, by the Duncan Theatre,” Alexander says.
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{inside culture} cultural compendium g o l d t e l e g r a m re t u r n s t o f l a g l e r m u s e u m The Flagler Museum in Palm Beach recently unveiled a lovingly rendered replica of an important historical icon—the gold telegram produced for Henry Flagler to celebrate the completion of the Overseas Railroad in 1912. The gold telegram, its ornate vermeil box and wooden storage case are the product of a six-year collaboration between the museum and Tiffany & Co. Its designers worked to recreate these unique artifacts by utilizing period descriptions and the sole surviving photograph of the original box and telegram from the Flagler Museum archives. The gold telegram and box were a gift to Henry Flagler from the employees of the F.E.C. Railway in recognition of fulfilling his monumental dream of extending his railroad from Miami to Key West. Records indicate that $861.25 was used to commission Replica of the gold box by Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. to create the 18-karat gold replica of the Western Union telegram that was sent to Flagler to announce the completion of the extension on January 22, 1912, along with the vermeil box. The gold telegram and box were on display in the lobby of the Hotel Ponce de Leon in St. Augustine, Fla., for decades after Flagler’s death. In 1966, when the hotel was converted to Flagler College, the Flagler System loaned the box and telegram to the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum. The telegram and box were stolen from the museum in April 1974. The newly created gold telegram and its vermeil box will be on permanent exhibit at the museum in early 2008. Replica of the gold telegram by Tiffany & Co.
One of America’s Great House Museums Become a Flagler Museum Member and enjoy year-round benefits including free admission, invitations to exclusive receptions, discounts to Museum programs, a 10% discount in the Museum Store, and much more. The Flagler Museum is a National Historic Landmark featuring guided tours, changing exhibits, and a variety of programs. For more information call the Museum at 561-6552833 or visit WWW.FLAGLERMUSEUM.US
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when opportunity knocks, start filming!
(From left) Tim Powell (Mr. Morehead), Suzanne Niedland (Luci) and Tristan Rogers (Death) discuss “Mortis Interruptis” in a scene from “Opportunity Knocks.”
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Director Aaron Wells of Silver Beach Productions, a Wellington-based independent television and film production company, knew he’d stumbled across a unique opportunity when he read “Kill Joy,” a script by freelance screenwriter Gaia Finer. “I fell in love with it,” recalls Wells. “Gaia is based in the UK, so we communicated via e-mail and hit it off immediately. We had the same vision, so it wasn’t too hard to convince her to let me ‘fine-tune’ the script.” After several rewrites, “Opportunity Knocks” was born—a dark comedy about a distraught woman whose attempt at suicide is interrupted at the last moment by Death’s bumbling bureaucratic assistant. Wells felt the script was very good, but he never expected it to catch the eye one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces—and voices—Tristan Rogers. Perhaps best know for his role as Scorpio on “General Hospital,” Rogers has more than 40 feature films and television programs to his credit. Wells tapped the talents of two accomplished Florida actors for the remaining roles. Documentary filmmaker and actress Suzanne Niedland portrays Luci Borgia, while Tim Powell plays Mr. Morehead, Death’s assistant. “Their chemistry was terrific. Their caliber of talent allowed me to focus on storytelling— a great experience for any director,” Wells says. All three performers are members of the Screen Actors Guild and the film was shot under SAG’s new Short Film Agreement. Currently in post-production, “Opportunity Knocks” was shot in high-definition entirely in Wellington.
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Boca Raton resident Katharine Horn Dickenson was elected to serve a one-year term as chairman of the Florida Arts Council. An active community historical preservationist, Dickenson serves on such boards as the Children’s Museum at Singing Pines, the Boca Raton Historical Society, Boca Raton Junior League and Mounts Botanical Garden as well as the board of the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Washington. She is currently involved in the restoration project for the old Palm Beach County Courthouse. A life-long Floridian, Dickenson was appointed to the Florida Historic Preservation Advisory Council for a sevenyear term and served as chairman in 1988. She was first appointed to the Florida Arts Council in 2001 and reappointed for a second term in 2003 by former Gov. Jeb Bush. She is the only Floridian to have served as both chairman of the Arts Council and chairman of the Historic Preservation Advisory Council (now the Florida Historical Commission). She was appointed by three governors to the Palm Beach County Historic Preservation Board and served as chairman for eight years.
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new marinelife center nears completion Uniting our Community through Culture
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A spring opening is anticipated for the new 12,000-square-foot home of the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach. Funding for the four-building campus was made possible by a $1.7 million Palm Beach County Recreation and Cultural Facilities Bond, $500,000 from Seven Kings Holdings and multiple private donations. Another $2 million is being sought for exhibits and veterinary equipment. The centerpiece of the new facility is its interactive exhibition hall, which will house a variety of educational displays and exhibits emphasizing relevant biological information, the importance of healthy coastal environments and the historical significance of the center. Of particular interest to visitors will be a multifaceted exhibit that follows a drop of water from the headwaters of the wild and scenic Loxahatchee River through mangrove, seagrass, near-shore and off-shore reef habitats. Other features will include a live estuary exhibit and marine touch tank featuring creatures such as stingrays, sea stars and hermit crabs, as well as the turtle rehabilitation yard, highlighted by two 70-by-90-foot custom murals created by Guy Harvey. Training for docents for the new center begins March 20. For more information, visit www.marinelife.org or call (561) 627-8280. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is located at 14200 U.S. Highway 1 in Juno Beach.
{inside culture} cultural compendium zoo’s animal care complex receives naming gift
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Melvin J. and Claire Levine of Palm Beach announced a lead gift that will name a state-of-the-art animal care complex at the Palm Beach Zoo. Their $2.5 million contribution is the largest to date in a capital campaign to build the badly needed, $7 million facility at the 50-year-old zoological park in West Palm Beach. The Melvin J. and Claire Levine Animal Care Complex, which will be built overlooking beautiful Baker Lake, will include the Salvatore Zeitlin Hospital, named for the zoo’s long-time veterinarian; the Center for Conservation Medicine; and the Wildlife Wellness and Nutrition Center. A groundbreaking ceremony will take place this spring. “When it opens in 2008, the Melvin J. and Claire Levine Animal Care Complex will be the most important new
zoo medical and husbandry facility in America,” says Dr. Terry L. Maple, president and CEO of the zoo. “The Palm Beach Zoo will take its place as a national leader in quality animal care.” The complex will include a 10,000square-foot veterinary medicine facility providing emergency care, exams, treatments and surgery for the zoo’s collection of over 1,100 animals; offices and classrooms for the new Center for Conservation Medicine, incorporating biomedical education and telemedicine, which will be used in cutting-edge educational programs for community elementary, middle and high schools; and the zoo’s commissary where animal diets are studied, recorded and prepared with the aid of advanced digital technology.
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cultural compendium community foundation supports cultural organizations
(From left) Sandra Caruso and Diane Bergner of the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts with Linda Raybin of the Community Foundation
The latest round of grants from the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties included a number of awards to local arts and cultural organizations. Since its inception in 1972, the Community Foundation has distributed more than $50 million in grants to support causes and organizations dedicated to enhancing quality of life for individuals, families, neighborhoods and communities throughout the region. Recent grants include: • Armory Art Center (West Palm Beach)— For the Tile Mural Art Project, $25,000 • Klein Dance (Lake Worth)—For the Boundary Waters, Too! dance workshop and recital at the Grassy Waters Preserve afterschool program, $25,000 • Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (West Palm Beach)—For the Student Arts Enrichment Task Force to help develop programs and promote long-term interest in the performing arts by young people, $25,000 • School of the Arts Foundation (West Palm Beach)—For an annual arts calendar mailing and series of postcards to highlight Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. School of the
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Arts performances, $9,990 • Street Beat (South Bay)—To contract with artists to expand the Professional Artists Involvement Program providing artistic training for middle and high school students in the Glades, $25,000 • Loggerhead Marinelife Center (Juno Beach)—For the expansion of the sea turtle education program in Palm Beach and Martin counties, $25,000 • Pine Jog Environmental Center of Florida Atlantic University (West Palm Beach)—For equipment for the Everglades Youth Conservation Camp, $9,832 • EPOCH Organization (Delray Beach)—For the “Who We Are—Links Across Continents, Cultures and Countries” cultural heritage project, $25,000 • Centro Cultural Latinoamericano (West Palm Beach)—For “Walking Together,” an intergenerational program serving the Hispanic population, $25,000 For information about the Community Foundation’s grant programs, visit www.yourcommunityfoundation.org or call (561) 659-6800.
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Commissioner Mary McCarty (left) presents Vera Farrington with her commendation from Palm Beach County.
Once again, in the annual U.S.News & World Report survey on America’s
Ve r a Fa r r i n g t o n , f o u n d e r o f E x p a n d i n g & Preserving Our Cultural Heritage (EPOCH) in Delray Beach, was honored with a commendation from the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners for her contributions to furthering the area’s cultural and historical knowledge. EPOCH operates the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, which is dedicated to discovering, collecting and sharing the African-American history and heritage of Florida. Opened in 2001, it has become a popular destination for people seeking information about Palm Beach County’s early black history and culture. Also recently, Farrington became the first African-American woman to win the Wachovia/Junior League of Boca Raton’s Woman Volunteer of the Year Award.
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the Cultural Trust of the Palm Beaches, was honored in New York in January as one of the top 25 emerging cultural leaders in the country by the Association of Arts Presenters. A two-day conference was held for the 25 leaders, at which roundtable discussions and vital industry issues were addressed. Bornia was in great company; others in the group represented Columbia University, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and many other distinguished cultural organizations. The Cultural Trust broke ground for its new amphitheater facility in Wellington in January.
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Cultural Council will distribute its second annual Summer Cultural Activities Guide to all third, fourth and fifth graders in the county this spring as part of its Be Smart arts education program. The guide highlights the broad array of summer arts and cultural education programs and camps offered by nonprofit organizations and government agencies. Many of the activities are available at little or no cost to encourage the participation of all children, regardless of family income. The brochure is available from the Cultural Council and can be downloaded from its Web site at www.palmbeachculture.com.
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Kravis Center staff, friends and family salute volunteer Helen Reilly on her Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Front row, (left to right) Helen Reilly and Ethel Hillman. Back row: Brian Bixler, Coreen Gottschalk, Rick Brightwell, Maureen Gardella, Lee Bell, Seymour Stern and Ilene Arons. Dedicated volunteer Helen Reilly (left) receives a well-deserved award from Michael W. Smith.
He l e n Re i l l y o f We s t Pa l m B e a c h re c e i v e d t h e Pre s i d e n t i a l Volunteer Service Award for donating thousands of hours of service to the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and several other local organizations, including Lake Worth Playhouse, Florida Stage and the Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Airport Ambassadors program. Recording artist Michael W. Smith, vice-chair for the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, presented the award during a recent Kravis Center concert. Her long service made her eligible for the highest Presidential Service honor, The President’s Call to Service Award, which recognizes individuals who contribute 4,000 volunteer hours over a lifetime. Reilly has volunteered for the Kravis Center since 1990.
L i l i a n a G a rc i a , a f i f t h g r a d e student at Egret Lakes Elementary School in West Palm Beach, and Oliver Pennanen, a fifth grade student at Highland Elementary School in Lake Worth, received the most recent ArtStart Youth Art Scholarships for Portfolio Development. Both students have applied to Bak Middle School of the Arts. The scholarship will help them prepare for the interview process by paying for portfolio development classes at the Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach. During the presentation at Phillips Galleries in Palm Beach, the students also received a number of new art supplies, including a professional quality portfolio, sketch book, paints and paint brushes. (From left) Oliver Pennanen, ArtStart Founder and President Jeannette Pomeroy Parssi, Liliana Garcia and ArtStart board member Farshad Afsharimehr
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The Schoolhouse
Furniture, Accessories and Decorative Art MAJOR NAME BRANDS AND IMPORTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
HABITAT CENTER 4047 Okeechobee Boulevard • West Palm Beach (2 miles west of I-95, on north side/east of Military Trail)
Telephone 561-471-5714 Monday - Friday 10 - 6 • Saturday 10 - 5
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edicated to providing a lifetime home for captive exotic felines that have been abandoned, abused, or are simply unwanted. Once a cat is accepted by Panther Ridge, its needs are met for the rest of its natural life – it will never again be in need of a home, or at risk of neglect or mishandling. As part of our commitment to education, we are pleased to provide escorted tours of our 10-acre retreat in Wellington. For the safety of our animals and guests, appointments are required. We also provide special opportunities for photographers and artists who share our commitment to public education.
Wellington, Florida Phone: 561-795-8914 Fax: 561-333-8245 www.PantherRidgeSanctuary.org
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Children’s Museum in Boynton Beach will benefit from the sales of a new book, compiled and written by Boynton Beach resident Janet DeVries. The book contains 220 historical images including such rare items as a political postcard of the founder of Boynton Beach, Major Nathan Smith Boynton, and an aerial view of Mar Lago, a 1930s seaside enclave that was used in WWII for spotting submarines in the Atlantic Ocean. This is the second photographic history book published by DeVries, who is the archivist and curator of collections for the Boynton Beach City Library as well as archivist for the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum. The book is available at the museum and local retailers. Call (561) 742-6780 for more information.
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The Chesterfield Hotel
Located in the heart of Palm Beach just steps from Worth Avenue, The Chesterfield features 52 beautiful guest rooms and uniquely decorated suites, most recently renovated.
(From left) Elizabeth Fletcher, State Senator Jeff Atwater and Countess Henrietta de Hoernle
The world-famous Leopard Lounge and Restaurant offers breakfast, “Executive Lunch,” afternoon tea, dinner, dessert, and late menus every day, and dancing to live entertainment every night.
T h e B o c a R a t o n Hi s t o r i c a l So c i e t y (BRHS) received two state grants totaling $268,390. The first award— $240,000 from the Florida Department of State’s Cultural Endowment Program—is a match for an endowment contribution of $360,000 from Countess Henrietta de Hoernle. Income from the endowment will support the restoration, preservation and maintenance of the Town Hall Museum, the Florida East Coast (F.E.C.) Train Depot (aka Count de Hoernle Pavilion) and four historic rail cars housed at the depot. BRHS also received $28,390 for general operating support from the Historical Museums Grants-in-Aid Program through the state’s Bureau of Historical Museums.
363 Cocoanut Row (561) 659-5800 • (Fax) 659-6707 Reservations (800) 243-7871 Email: ChesterfieldPB@aol.com or visit us online at www.ChesterfieldPB.com
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{inside culture} briefly noted Pa l m B e a c h C o u n t y high school students who participated in last summer’s Future Authors Writing Workshop are now published authors. Their book, “Will Write for Sandwiches,” was released recently at Barnes & Noble in Boca Raton. The book includes writings of 16 students who participated in the eight-day program held at Boca Raton High School. Following the workshop, the students’ book was compiled, published and printed digitally by Océ North America, a leader in digital document management and delivery solutions and sponsor of the first-ever summer camp for students who want to become published authors. Palm Beach County School District officials plan to repeat the program this summer and also expand it countywide. (From right) Ashlynn Mitchell-Camercon, Suncoast High School; Olivia Feldman, William T. Dwyer High School; and other student authors sign books at Barnes & Noble in Boca Raton.
ARCHITECTURE * COMMUNITY PLA NNING * HISTORIC PRESERVATION * INTERIOR DESIGN
The Harriet Himmel Theatre for Culture and Performing Arts, Downtown West Palm Beach Mar-A-Lago Club, Palm Beach
REG Architects, Inc. founded in 1988 by Rick, Jr. and Ricardo Gonzalez in Downtown West Palm Beach, the firm has grown to over 20 employees specializing in urban commercial architecture, municipal and interior design. REG provides complete services from design thru urban planning, historical restoration and construction management.
www.regarch.com Old 1916 County Courthouse
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Delivering a Championship Experience. Every Time.
PERFECT HARMONY FOR THE BODY AND SOUL 90 challenging holes and over 100 relaxing therapies make for the perfect round. Golf and Spa go hand-in-hand, along with 389 rooms and cottages, an over 35,000 sq.ft. conference wing and exceptional Four Diamond amenities and services.
Enjoy Golf and Spa packages year-round, call 800.633.9150 www.pgaresort.com 400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
To h e l p c e l e b r a t e t h e 20th anniversary of the Art Deco Society of the Palm Beaches, Sharon Koskoff has assembled a black and white photograph tribute to the dozens of Art Deco structures constructed in the county during the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s. Scheduled to be published this spring by Arcadia Publishing as part of its Images of America Series, the book includes 204 images with captions. Koskoff, founding president of the Art Deco Society, is a mural artist, designer and preservationist who has lived in Delray Beach since 1985. To order a copy, call (888) 313-2665 or visit www.arcadiapublishing.com.
creativity takes courage. -Matisse
Register today for a studio class at the Armory Art Center Choose from a variety of classes in every art form including ceramics, painting, drawing, jewelry or sculpture. Beginning, intermediate and advanced classes are available! Come see the changes we’ve made! Six Week Courses Early Registration Discounts Renovated Studios Renovated Galleries New Exhibitions New Master Artist Workshops New Studio Equipment New Website 1700 Parker Avenue, West Palm Beach
(561) 832-1776
www.armoryart.org
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investing in our future
i n g r a t i t u d e t o o u r m e m b e r s & s u p p o r t e r s w h o s e g e n e ro u s g i f t s o f $ 5 0 0 a n d g re a t e r h e l p u s a c c o m p l i s h o u r m i s s i o n
Mrs. Anastasia Bagliore
dmg world media (USA) inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer J. Hand
Ms. Carol Barnett Publix Supermarket Charities
Mr. James R. Doolittle
Mr. Charles V.V. Hardiman
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander W. Dreyfoos
Mr. Dale R. Hedrick Hedrick Brothers
Mrs. Cecile Draime
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Timothy A. Eaton Eaton Fine Art
Mr. Herbert S. Hoffman Hoffman Companies
Ms. Debra Elmore A.K. Consulting
Ms. Judy A. Hoffman Profile Marketing Research
Mrs. Marta Batmasian and Mr. James Batmasian Investments Limited Ms. Betty B. Bell Ms. Jeanette Brown Bell Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce Mr. John Blackmon Citigroup Mrs. Rena Blades and Mr. John Blades Mr. Michael J. Bracci Northern Trust Bank of Florida, N.A. Braman Motorcars Mr. J. Daniel Brede Lawrence A. Sanders Foundation
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Ms. Ann E. Howard John C. & Mary Jane Howard Foundation
Mrs. Marjorie Fisher Max M. and Marjorie Fisher Foundation
Ms. Gale G. Howden Palm Beach Post
Mrs. Shirley Fiterman Miles & Shirley Fiterman Charitable Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Kamin
Forte Interactive, Inc. Mrs. Florence Free
Mr. James E. Bronstien
Mrs. Lorraine L. Friedman
Mr. Larry Brown
Mr. Robert Gittlin JKG Group
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Mr. John J. Brogan
Mr. and Mrs. Francois Brutsch
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Mr. George T. Elmore Hardrives, Inc.
Mr. J. Arthur Goldberg
Mr. and Mrs. John K. Castle
Dr. Barbara and Mr. Jerome Golden
Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches
Mr. Rick Gonzalez, AIA REG Architects, Inc.
Ms. Pamela O. Dean The Harris Bank
Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Richard P. D’Elia
Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart P.A.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jaffe Mr. Kenn Karakul Mr. & Mrs. James S. Karp Mr. and Mrs. Barry Kaye Ms. Alyette Keldie Academy of Dance, Music & Theatre Mr. Amin J. Khoury B/E Aerospace, Inc. Mr. Robert S.C. Kirschner Passport Publications & Media Corporation Mr. Gary Klein Wachovia Bank, N.A. Mr. Donald H. Kohnken Kohnken Family Foundation
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Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Mr. Bill Koll Sun-Sentinel Children’s Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis L. Lyman, Jr. U.S. Fiduciary, L.P.
Mr. Michael Ostroff The Ostroff Group, Inc.
Mrs. Marlene Silver
Mr. Bernard & Mrs. Molly Foreman-Kozel
Mr. Rod Macon Florida Power & Light
Mr. Edgar Otto
Ms. Robin Smollar
Harvey E. Oyer, III, Esq.
Mr. Raymond E. Kramer, III Beasley, Hauser, Kramer, Leonard & Galardi, P.A.
Mr. Milton S. Maltz The Malrite Company
Mr. Dennis Stefanacci
Palm Beach | America’s International Fine Art & Antique Fair
Mr. Michael Strickland U.S. Trust
Ms. Kathi Kretzer Kretzer Piano
Mr. R. Thomas Mayes, Jr., CFP Wachovia - Calibre Family Office
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Kushnick
Mr. Steven E. McCraney McCraney Property Company, Inc.
Ms. Wendy U. Larsen, Esq. Siemon & Larsen, P.A. Mr. and Mrs. Alan S. Lavine
Mr. & Mrs. William M. Matthews
Mr. Tom McMurrain Ocean Properties, Ltd.
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald LeBoff
Mr. Craig I. Menin Menin Development Companies, Inc.
Ms. Margo Lefton
Mrs. Sydelle Meyer
Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon T. Lenahan
Michael P. Mezzatesta, Ph.D. International Fine Art Expositions
Mr. Paul N. Leone The Breakers
Mrs. Herme de Wyman Miro
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin J. Levy
Ms. Jane Mitchell
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon A. Lewis, Jr. The Fine Arts Conservancy
Mr. Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. & Associates, P.L.
Mr. William E. Lewis Bank of America Private Bank Mrs. Ellen F. Liman Liman Studio Gallery Mr. John Loring Mr. Joseph B. Love, Jr. Mr. Robert C. Luptak Steinway Piano Gallery
Mr. Terry Murphy Strategic Marketing, Inc. North Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce Mrs. Joan Nusbaum Ms. Judy Oppel Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show
Palm Beach Civic Association palmbeach3 Mr. John W. Payson Midtown Payson Galleries
Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Smith, Jr.
Mrs. Jean Tailer Mr. Dom A. Telesco Mrs. Patricia G. Thorne Mrs. Phyliss Tick
Ms. Lisa H. Peterfreund Merrill G. & Emita E. Hastings Foundation
Ms. Brandy Upright Sun-Sentinel
Mr. Dana T. Pickard Edwards, Angell, Palmer, Dodge, L.L.P.
Mr. Mark D. Veil, CPA Caler, Donten, Levine, Druker, Porter & Veil, P.A.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Puder
Mr. Robert K. Wechsler
Ms. Joyce Reingold Palm Beach Daily News
The West Palm Beach Antique & Collectibles Show
Mr. Leon M. Rubin Rubin Communications Group
Ms. Jeanmarie Whalen, Esq. Slawson, Cunningham, & Whalen, P.L.
Mr. and Mrs. Lyon Sachs Mrs. Madelyn Savarick
Mr. & Mrs. Leo Vecellio, Jr.
RADM Philip A. Whitacre
Mr. & Mrs. Lewis M. Schott
Ms. Margaret Wilesmith Wilesmith Advertising & Design
Mr. Gary Schweikhart PR-BS, Inc.
Ms. Mary Wong Office Depot
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sharf
Ms. Sheryl G. Wood
Ms. Muriel F. Siebert Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc.
Ms. Ruth Young The Colony - Palm Beach
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Explore our Natural Resources
Grassy Waters Preserve in West Palm Beach
Palm Beach County’s environmentally sensitive areas are not only the focal point for protection and preservation—they also inspire numerous artistic and educational pursuits while representing an important element of our cultural tourism appeal.
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