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I hope you all had a good Thanksgiving as well, surviving all that food and football. One of my wife’s favorite holiday activities is planning her shopping mission with the massive newspaper that shows up for Black Friday. That takes us, of course, to where we are in this issue of SpaceCoast Living the holiday season! Check out this month’s profiles: We’ve assembled five families, all with a little different perspective.

One of these profiles is on Jason Kempf and his family, who own Kempf’s Jewelers in Indialantic.

The thought occurred to me as I was reading their story, “What does a woman want when she already owns a jewelry store? Does she still want jewelry? Or does something else come up in the discussion?” To get that answer, I asked Jason Kempf…

“Women love jewelry and the women in our family are no exception! My mom (pictured at right), who is the primary designer at Kempf’s, still gets excited when Dad works on a special piece for her. My wife, Jamie, comes in and fills out one of our ‘Kempf’s Wish-Lists,’ which always helps me out. It’s great to have several options to choose from and I know she will be thrilled.”

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The holidays are here, and that means it’s time for some of our favorite traditional family foods. It’s a time to celebrate who we are with traditional family recipes and our unique cultural traditions.

Food is the one thing we can all relate to, and it’s through these traditional family recipes that we tell and share the story of who we are and where we came from.

Part of what makes living on the Space Coast so amazing is our incredibly diverse community.

Food from around the world is available right outside our doors: Japanese, Columbian, Vietnamese, Cuban, Thai, Indian, Vietnamese, and more. During the holiday season, there are celebrations of all types that last through the new year. It’s the perfect time to take family and friends out, or spend a night in trying new foods from around the world. It’s also a great way to learn something new about your neighbors’ cultures and traditions, and probably find a new favorite food along the way. Each year my family certainly has their favorite dishes, but I always like to try something new each year as well.

Sharing a piece of who you are through food is a part of everyday life for some. We reached out to a few members of our local community to find out how they celebrate the holidays and why food, family and friends mean so much to them. ►

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Holiday Traditions Connecting Through Food, Family and Culture

By Craig Chapman

Toni Elkhouri, the chef at her family’s restaurant Cedar’s Cafe in Brevard, celebrates the holidays with sambouski, a Lebanese meat pie. Toni points out something important: the similarities of foods from around the world. “Every culture has a version of pastry stuffed with meat of some sort,” Elkhouri said. “Sambouski’s are the favorites of my brother-in-law, as well as my late father. It’s a way of keeping him with us during the holiday.” Her restaurant also gets regularly requested dishes during the holidays. “Pumpkins are always a seasonal hit as well as many lamb dishes. Our vegans love the roasted root veg when we make it.” The sentiment and importance of family and food during the holidays resonates deeply, “Holidays are all about family, food and traditions. They bring everyone together and keep those who have passed on alive.”

Caroline Grimaldi, owner of The Shoppes on Strawbridge in downtown Melbourne, is certainly sentimental about holidays and food. When asked how her Italian family celebrates, an immediate favorite came to mind, “Lasagna is very special to me and my family because we’ve made the same lasagna almost every year of my life at Christmas time,” Grimaldi said.

“My grandmother, dad, and now myself are all following the same traditions that we did when I was a child. The little meat balls in the lasagna are especially special as I remember my grandmother frying them and us as children snatching them up as they were fried, and her yelling, ‘Basta, Basta (enough, enough).’ The pasta, ricotta cheese and sauce are all homemade.”

Coming from an Italian family steeped in food, traditional recipes during the holidays have always been the highlight for Grimaldi. “The holidays are important to me and my family because it’s a time we all take a little break from our busy lives and enjoy each other’s company. It’s a time to gather and tell stories and, of course, share a meal. It is especially important to include food because sharing a meal is a great way to interact with each other and a great way to pass on traditions by teaching the children to cook. From the cooking in the kitchen, sampling the food and wine before it’s brought to the table, arranging the food on pretty dishes, teaching the children to set the table, to sitting down to eat it’s all an event.” These types of traditions are ones we can all relate to in some way even though our dishes may be different. ► 20 : spac ec oa st l iv in g

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There are many different holidays that cooking enthusiast Antonia Santos celebrates during this time of year. Her favorite recipe is a traditional Mexican mole sauce that she uses on a variety of dishes from chicken and rice, to enchiladas. Whether she’s celebrating Christmas or Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe, mole is her ‘go-to’ throughout the holidays. This time of year is especially important to Santos. “Holidays are always exciting to me,” she said. “It’s the time of year my family comes together to practice family traditions that were taught from generation to generation. The traditional Mexican food that we cook has always taken center stage at all our family events. Now I’m teaching my children our customs.” Passing down these cultural traditions to her children is incredibly important to Antonia; for her it’s like passing on a piece of her life to them. “Recipes are how we hand down traditions and family history.

For instance, I always made tamales with my abuela (grandmother) for Christmas.”

Passing down recipes and traditions is one of the few “old school” ways that we can all connect today. It’s the moment we all slow down in the kitchen and create and share something together we can all relate to. From big families to small ones, from new to old ones, food, family, culture and traditions are important treasures to share during the holidays. How will you celebrate and share this year? ◆

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Perfect as fall palate cleansers, Tropical Mango Moscato and Tropical Passion Fruit Moscato are two sparkling wines from the Italian region of Asti that are blended with real tropical mangos and passion fruits, respectively. These refreshing sparkling wines evoke feelings of sunshine and paradise in a glass and go great with fall’s sweeter fare.

Try a Tropical Moscato wine during your holiday gatherings.

Bringing a bottle of bubbly is a welcome addition and your host would probably love for you to do the honors of popping the cork (they are, after all, busy slaving away in the kitchen, and could certainly use a glass). Since bubbly is great with dessert, it’s a good idea to bring something with a bit of residual sugar.

The slight sweetness of the wine will complement the sugar in the sweets. The high acidity of the bubbly will also keep your palate refreshed after the heavy meal.

Tropical Moscato is made in the Piedmont region of Italy, where the city of Asti is located. Asti is where the Moscato grape originated. This particular region has the perfect microclimate to produce this vibrant and fruity varietal. The combination of cool temperatures and a blend of limestone and sandstone soils allow for suitable vineyard hydration and bring out rich flavors in the grapes. These two wines come from vineyards located in Santo Stefano Belbo villages, at 200 to 300 ft. above sea level.

These Moscato wines get their sparkle using a traditional fermentation method until they reach 5.5 percent alcohol. The wines then undergo cold fermentation and aging in stainless steel vats for ten days, then blended with the mangos or passion fruits and bottled.

Tropical Moscato Cranberry Orange Spritz

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Perfect for holiday meals, this wine spritzer has some sweetness to cut the dryness of turkey and matches well with stuffing and cranberries.

3 oz Tropical Passion Fruit Moscato

Champagne and red wine are great to serve and sip during holiday gatherings, but a way to make your holiday party really stand out this year is by serving a specialty cocktail. With bright flavors from the tropics and classic holiday ingredients, the tropical moscato cranberry orange spritz will bring festive and tropical flare to your holiday party. The tropical moscato cranberry orange spritz is a holiday cocktail using Tropical Passion Fruit Moscato. This moscato is blended with authentic Brazilian fruit and moscato grapes from the Italian region of Asti. On the nose, you’ll be able to smell vibrant floral notes.

Without being over cloying or sweet, you can taste bright, sweet, fresh fruit that ends with a balanced finish on the palate.

It can be dessert on its own, but isn’t sweet enough to scare the skeptics away.

1 oz vodka

1 ½ oz Cointreau or other orange liqueur

2 oz cranberry juice ½ oz orange juice garnish: cranberries and orange slices Mix the orange liqueur, vodka, cranberry juice, and orange juice in a shaker with ice and shake.

Then strain into a glass. Top with Tropical Passion Fruit Moscato and stir. Garnish with cranberries and orange slice.

This drink is an easy way to add some extra holiday cheer to your gatherings this season. If you want to make the tropical moscato cranberry orange spritz for you and your guests, view the step by step recipe below. ◆ DECEMBER 2 017 : 25

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By Mallorie Ann Ingram

WAYS Between the shopping, decorating and endless gettogethers, it goes without saying this festive season can be hectic. When it comes to planning your own party, often there’s little time left to plan something memorable. Here to help jump-start your party-planning efforts are a few tips and tricks to set the perfect table and bring that magical ambiance we love this time of year to your dining room.

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For your table’s centerpiece, look no further than your own backyard, that is, Titusville’s Floral Creations by Dawn. Whether you’re hosting a party for five or 50, business owner Dawn Acklin has your floral arrangements covered from start to finish. Her expertise and longstanding role within the community over the years has brought joy to numerous homes and businesses with elaborate pieces.

“Christmas is my favorite time of the year and, honestly, was partly what inspired me to go into this business,” says Acklin.

Her color schemes include traditional designs, from green pine and cranberry pieces to delicate ivory tones with magnolias, to deep cobalt blue arrangements. Depending on your room’s color scheme, try using one or two of these arrangements for your table’s centerpiece. If you’re hosting for a large crowd, Acklin also showcases smaller arrangements perfect for buffet and side tables.

“I truly believe the warmth and sparkle of a well set table and all the decorations set the perfect stage for wonderful family memories,” says Acklin.

Be sure to stop by her store during the holidays to take a look at her winter wonderland showroom in full bloom.

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Now that you have the florals covered, let’s talk vases. Everyone knows the importance of classic glassware and linen pieces at the dinner table, but consider doing the unexpected. Wow your guests with something unique such as a piece from Common Stone Pottery. Deborah Speer, owner of Common Stone Pottery in Historic Downtown Melbourne, specializes in various types of themed pottery but white birch vases are among her favorites.

“The pop of raspberry red glaze on the inside make them ideal for a beautiful Christmas arrangement,” says Speer. “They come in many sizes and look wonderful together in varying heights.”

Speer’s passion for this delicate line of work is displayed in each and every one of her masterpieces created.

Place the vases down the center of the table next to your floral arrangement. This finishing touch will leave your guests speechless.

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By now, your table is looking sharp and just about complete. It’s missing one final element: drapes. Before you jump to conclusions and say there’s no time for a window treatment re-do project, consider this: your dining room window is, after all, a staple in itself and, with the help of Cindy Ursell at Design Drapes and Decor, you may just win the award for best-dressed dining room this holiday. ◆

Now, it’s time to go set your table and dining room!

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MAKING

Memories

By Tracy Connor

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he holidays are a time during the year where your kitchen could reach maximum capacity with various meal preparations. While you are creating memories attempting to whip up the latest Pinterest recipe or if your neighbor’s bloodhounds grab your turkey, there is nothing wrong with taking a break from developing, coordinating and cooking your Christmas Eve and Christmas Day meals. Why not let someone else do all of the heavy lifting and you sit back and enjoy your company? Besides, someone once said, “the fondest memories are made when gathering around the table.” So load up your vehicles this holiday season and check out these local Christmas Eve and Christmas dinner establishments.

Christmas Eve

Amici’s Italian Restaurant & The Chef ’s Table – A newly established Christmas Eve tradition featuring a special menu with traditional Italian cuisine. All of the stops are pulled out for this evening of fine dining and family gatherings. Reservations recommended.

Hours – 2:00pm – 8:30pm.

Happiness is a

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Beverly Rose, DMD

Always Gentle, Always Friendly

Christmas Day

Chart House Restaurant – Specializing in dazzling views, unique cuisine and exceptional service, the chefs of Chart House have tailored a menu that adds a unique touch to local flavors. You might even catch some views of boats in the harbor adorned with Christmas lights. Reservations recommended.

Hours – 4:30pm – 9:30pm.

Yellow Dog Café – Dine beside the Indian River with your guests while enjoying comfort food with flair. With quant and quiet surroundings you are sure to make some memories to last a lifetime, all while giving your palate an experience that will be sure to bring you back for another visit. Reservations recommended. Hours – 5:00pm – 9:00pm. *Please contact each restaurant if you have further questions regarding reservations or menu items. Hours subject to change based on restaurant’s discretion.

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MONTEGO BAY Trading Company

By Steven Hicks

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or years, Tom Beasley went to Jamaica on vacations and started bringing back jerk rub, little hot sauces he’d bought down there, and his friends who’d enjoyed it with him for years, decided they wanted to buy some. Beasley tells us, “this was just when the hot sauce was probably getting ready to take off about 25 years ago.” He connected with two or three manufacturers in Jamaica and started making it under his own label.

Just like that, Montego Bay Trading Company was born.

What started out a hobby, became a passion…and a business.

“In fact I have two pallets at the Orlando airport as we speak, waiting for me. I do a lot of jerk. I sell a lot of nine pound pails to restaurants in Orlando. We do business with some of the better restaurants there.” Even Bob Marley’s restaurant.

That’s quite the testimonial, selling hot sauces mostly made in Jamaica back to a Jamaican-themed restaurant with Marley’s name on it. “Yeah, they buy our jerk seasoning too, some scotch bonnets, and some red crushed peppers,” Beasley added.

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Beasley first went down to Jamaica in 1962, when they gained their independence, but he was 72 before he’d visit again. At 72, he started just going frequently to arrange for the production of his hot sauces. “I use one manufacturer outside of Montego Bay. They make all my sauces,” he says.

More Than Hot Sauces

“Probably 20 years ago, I ran across a sauce in Costa Rica called Lizano.

Every table in Costa Rica has it on it. Every restaurant has it in it. They use it as a condiment and they use it as a marinade. So we got into that and now sell it around the country,” Beasley tells us.

Beasley loves most talking about his peppers. “And then there is the ghost pepper. It took me 11 months to bring that in from India. I was the first one to ever bring it in the States. I was bringing it in 100 pound bags, and was one of the first to make a hot sauce out of it. If you know anything about Scoville units, the ghost pepper is rated at about a million Scoville units. And now they’ve got one hotter, at a million four. It’s called a Trinidad Scorpion. I made a hot sauce out of that one, too. There’s another out of North Carolina called The Carolina Reaper, also 1.4 million Scoville units.”

For someone reading about the Scoville Scale for the first time, at 1 million units for a ghost pepper, or 1.4 million for a Carolina reaper or a Trinidad Scorpion, a jalapeño in comparison comes in at around 15,000 units, a habanero tops out at about 250,000. If one pepper is 250,000 units, to be twice as hot, it needs to be at 500,000. The Scoville Scale is linear. Now consider that jalapeño you had last week to a Trinidad Scorpion. That’s a hot pepper.

So, does Beasley love hot sauces on his food? “No sir. I use a little hot sauce that’s probably, I don’t know, 150 Scoville units maybe. I want the flavor rather than heat. But I’ll sell it. I’ve got one man in Cocoa Beach who will buy ten cases at a time. I’m guessing he probably runs through a bottle a week. I’ve got two or three people like that locally.” ◆

Stop by Beasley’s shop on Merritt Island or call him, if you can take the heat.

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music

Plays to a Full House at the King Center on Florida’s Space Coast

by Steve Muzzy Photography by Steven Hicks

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Doug Gray, founding

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he Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts, aka the “King Center” is widely recognized by locals and visitors alike as an outstanding venue for hosting national musical acts.

The evening of November 10, 2017 was no exception when the Marshall Tucker Band (MTB) played to a sold-out crowd on a tour celebrating 45 years of success.

The Marshall Tucker Band is among a group of bands that established their own music genre in the 1970s- Southern Rock - with six gold records and two platinum records to their credit. Along with bands such as the Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Outlaws, and the Charlie Daniels Band, MTB was part of a sound that has created an extremely loyal fan base and influenced a wide range of popular country acts today.

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Prior to the show, we were able to catch up with the band’s original lead singer and founding member, Doug Gray, about the appeal of the Florida area and his appreciation of the King Center as a venue for touring musicians. “The Melbourne, Cocoa Beach, and Orlando areas have always been very important to the Marshall Tucker Band,” said Gray.

Regarding the King Center, Gray was effusive in his praise of the center and its staff – “A fantastic place for musicians with a very hospitable staff. I would gladly make this a regular stop as part of our Florida swing in future tours.”

Chris Hicks, Doug Gra y, Tony Black , Rick Willis

Along with lead vocalist (and Tambourine) Doug Gray, the rest of the longtime current MTB members consist of B.B. Borden (Drums), Chris Hicks (Guitar and Vocals), Marcus James Henderson (Keyboards, Saxophone, Flute and Vocals), Rick Willis (Guitar and Vocals), and Tony Black (Bass and Vocals).

As the band entered the stage with the Grammy winning “Long Hard Ride” instrumental, they opened with the title track from their “Running Like the Wind” album. Gray frequently shared personal stories during the show at one time commenting “the last 25 years I have had the same set list but have yet to follow it – and I don’t plan to tonight either.” MTB deep tracks such as “Midnight Promises” and “Bob Away My Blues,” along with favorites “Fire on the Mountain,” “Desert Skies,” and “Hillbilly Band” were also included in the set.

The final song of the set was the southern rock anthem “Can’t You See,” recognized

by Ultimate Classic Rock as the all-time #1 Southern Rock song - had the fans dancing in the aisles. The band returned for an encore song, “Heard It In a Love Song,” that delighted the audience as evidenced by virtually everyone singing along.

(L to R) John Muzzy, B.B.Borden, Rick Willis, Tammy Muzzy, Kim Barile, Anthony Barile, Doug Gray, Steve Muzzy, Chris Hicks, Marcus James Henderson, Tony Black.

After the show, the famously fan-friendly and humble bandmates, led by Gray, expressed gratitude for keeping MTB alive after 45 years and provided no sense of slowing down anytime soon.

Judging by the reaction of the fans, the feeling was mutual. With so many songs in the MTB catalog and Doug Gray’s penchant for different set lists each show, let’s hope a return visit to the Space Coast is on the horizon. ◆ For a complete list of upcoming shows at The King Center, visit KingCenter. com. SpaceCoast Living highlights many events each month in “The Buzz” section of the magazine, and by weekly emails. To subscribe or sign up, visit SpaceCoastLiving.com.

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HEALTH FIRST

HELPING TO INSTILL HEALTHY HABITS EARLY ON

Healthcare System Working to Encourage Physical Activity, Sound Nutrition in Children

By Sara Paulson Health First

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roper nutrition and physical activity can help stave off a host of health problems. That’s why Health First is determined to pass healthy habits on to Brevard’s most impressionable residents – children.

“Health First is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the residents in Brevard County,” said Drew Rector, Health First’s executive vice president and chief strategy officer.

“By teaching children how to make simple, healthier choices, they can improve their quality of life in the short- and long-term.

That, in turn, helps our community to be healthier as a whole.”

It’s an important step, as the number of overweight or obese children in Brevard County increased by 37 percent between 2013 and 2016. Health First is working with community partners to reverse that trend. Focusing in particular on alternative ways to encourage physical activity among 12- to 15-year-olds, funding and tools being provided to make better choices include support of:

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Family BeFit program, a nutrition education and physical activity program for underserved youth.

My Community Cares, a safe haven for teens after school and during the summer offering meals and activities Space Coast Crew, a competitive rowing team for middle and high school students.

Fueling Kids and Kids in the Kitchen programs through the Junior League of South Brevard.

Space Coast Sled Hockey, a hockey team dedicated to disabled youth and adults.

Boys & Girls Clubs, where Family BeFit and Smart Moves self-improvement programs are implemented, as well as health fairs at three Brevard branches.

Hope for North Brevard, providing summertime youth programs for North Brevard’s underserved.

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By teaching children how to make simple, healthier choices, they can improve their quality of life in the short- and long-term. That, in turn, helps our community to be healthier as a whole.

- Drew Rector, Health First’s executive vice president and chief strategy officer.

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Maintaining a healthy weight is a critical step for chronic disease prevention. Brevard’s statistics, reported in Health First’s Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), highlight the need:

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26%

of those children considered overweight in 2016 were identified as obese, which puts them at the 95th percentile or above.

This is an increase of 4.9 percent from 2013; back then, 21.1 percent of the identified overweight children were considered obese.

When it comes to kids’ BMIs, the survey revealed the disparity is more prevalent in underserved populations As a not-for-profit community health system, Health First conducts a CHNA every three years to assess Brevard County’s community health needs. The 2016 findings helped the Health First community benefit steering committee identify two major disparities in Brevard – in addition to helping improve the nutrition and physical activity of Brevard’s underserved residents who struggle with their weight (including obesity), Health First is committed to assisting adults without access to healthcare services. ◆ december 2 017 : 37

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Dr. Elisa Ulibarri

Yoho

School Psychology & Educational Solutions, Inc.

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You may be wondering why your child is having a hard time in school or maybe you suspect that your child has ADHD. A doctor or a teacher may have suggested that you get a psychoeducational evaluation. A psychoeducational evaluation will provide information about your child's learning style, academic strengths and weaknesses, and assist in understanding his/her poor school performance.

Dr. Elisa Ulibarri Yoho, who specializes in working with children, adolescents and their families, offers these evaluations in her private practice.

Another issue Yoho deals with is adverse childhood experiences syndrome, or ACES. Yoho says, “Often students are diagnosed with ADHD, but it isn’t that at all. It's important to intervene immediately, because many times, they are not ADHD. They just can't pay attention because they're constantly thinking about some specific event. It could be an incarcerated parent, a divorce, or the death of a family member.

There are vastly different treatments for ACES versus ADHD, and counseling alone can often greatly help a student with ACES.” Yoho is bilingual, which helps her relate well to Hispanic students and parents.

“We need to do everything possible to not retain a student. Grade retention can be one of those events that triggers ACES,” Yoho adds.

Yoho works in Polk County’s charter schools, but also at St. Mary's Catholic School in Rockledge one day a week as their school psychologist. She keeps office hours in Suntree regularly as well.

Yoho is a state licensed and nationally certified school psychologist with many years of experience in the public schools and as a guidance counselor in the private education sector. As a school psychologist, Yoho is highly trained in child development, learning, behavior, assessment, educational interventions, motivation and mental health.

She received a doctorate in psychology from Argosy University Sarasota and a Diplomate in School Neuropsychology from the American Board of School Neuropsychology. A UCF graduate, Yoho received a doctorate in school psychology as an educational specialist. Her master’s degree from Florida Institute of Technology is in industrial and organizational psychology, and her B.A. is in psychology/applied behavior analysis, also from FIT. ◆

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A Kempf's Christmas Vacation Jason Kempf, Co-Owner of Kempf's Jewelers Pictured with wife, Jamie

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he Kempfs stay true to their holiday traditions.

Jason Kempf tells us, “It all started back in 1989 while obsessing over the movie ‘Christmas Vacation’ featuring the one and only Clark W. Griswold. I was 17 at the time.” Kempf convinced his big brother to help with his plan to cover the entire house with lights "Griswold style." “It took us a few days, and thankfully Dad taught us everything we needed to know about exterior illumination. When we were finished, it was a vision of Christmas beauty unlike anything the Kempf family had ever experienced.”

After that Christmas of 1989, they dialed the lights back a bit, but every year since they watch “Christmas Vacation” while decorating the family Christmas tree. “Now that our families have grown, and thankfully stayed in Brevard County, my brother and I continue the tradition by bringing our children over to Grandma and Grandpa’s to decorate their tree.... while ‘Christmas Vacation’ plays in the background,” Kempf explained.

He added, “We still also all get together to pick out our Christmas trees. The children wear Santa hats and have a great time running around playing together while the adults are so very serious about their selection of the perfect tree. Thankfully Grandpa has kept his tradition of paying for all of our trees every year.”

Another Kempf family tradition is the annual boat parade, a great night to get together with family and friends.

“We love the excitement of seeing all the decorated boats and voting on our favorites. Last year there was even a ‘Christmas Vacation’-themed boat in the parade. That really made our night!” Kempf said.

“As busy as the holiday season is, we are all so fortunate to have our families close by to celebrate with.” ◆

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Ann Conroy-Baiter

President, Junior Achievement of the Space Coast Pictured with daughters Rowan,Trinity and Pallasgrean

Rowan, Trinity, Pallasgrean and I moved here from New York state three years ago, and like many northerners, we struggled to find our tropical holiday footing. In New York, we lived in my family’s 152-year-old homestead—a perfect Christmas house with huge 16-pane windows to watch the snow fall on cozy nights with hot cocoa. It was Hallmark Christmas movie material.

In keeping with homestead traditions, a large part of our holiday traditions revolved around dragging in the largest tree that would fit in the house, sending out a holiday card made from one of my paintings, and hand making most of our decorations together. We made paper chains, garlands, snowflakes and stars mostly out of white paper, stringing them from corner to corner, lit up by strings of white lights. Much to our surprise, we found out that those white paper decorations and white lights translate perfectly to beachy interiors and we realized we didn’t need to change our traditions all that much.

This year’s plans include large-scale paper poinsettias and three-dimensional stars. The tree? Well, after one disastrous live tree which took joy in shedding showers of needles whenever I entered the room, we’ve traded our live tree for multiple ‘pretend’ trees in different sizes. And my holiday paintings have converted from scenes of snowy sledding to scenes of Christmas parade boats. We've done our best to prove that the north doesn't corner the market on cozy. ◆

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Robert

We cherish our son and daughter, our parents, siblings, extended family and friends we have been blessed to have in our lives. Our family holiday gatherings are not much different from most families in that we also do certain traditional things every year during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season.

Chairman, President & CEO Genesis VII, Inc

Until our children became adults, for many years we would pile in the car with our luggage and watering mouths, anticipating the taste of each of our mothers’ holiday meals, and head to Georgia for a few days to enjoy Thanksgiving with family. We now re-create our own Thanksgiving tradition in Titusville, sometimes only including family, and other times, old and new friends alike. The ladies are usually in the kitchen preparing for the festivities, while the guys are outside bantering and watching the smoke rise from both the BBQ grill and the football field as they watch their favorite teams play.

Jordan Jr. Pictured with daughter Kristina; wife Karen; daughter-in-law, Olivia and son Robert III

Then comes the spread of turkey, BBQ ribs and chicken, ham, macaroni, baked beans, salads, rolls, green bean casserole, brown rice and collard greens. Of course, such a meal must be topped off with sweet potato pie, apple pie, chocolate cake and antacid pills…which, hopefully, were taken prior to the gluttony!

Our Christmas traditions take on a whole other dimension as we look forward to shopping for gifts for family and friends, and then heading to Georgia for the holiday. We always take time out as a family to reflect on the “real reason for the season,” the birth of Christ, to count our many blessings and to remember that no matter how hurried the season, we are to also be a blessing by giving to others less fortunate than ourselves. ◆

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Karen

Because of our busy schedules, in years past Chris and I have let Christmas fly under the radar. We’d usually hang a few decorations and spend Christmas day with our families. But in our household, the holidays came and went without much fuss.

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That’s going to change this year, however, now that our son, Brooks, is two. The holidays will take on a whole new light for us. This will be Brooks’ third Christmas, but it’s the first year that he’ll understand what it’s all about, and we can’t wait to share his excitement.

Kicinski Pictured with husband Chris and son Brooks

I just know he’ll be elated to meet Santa. Last year, he was afraid of him and had a meltdown on his lap, and the year prior, at three months old, he fell asleep in Santa’s arms.

So, this year we’re eager to start new holiday traditions. We’re looking forward to picking out a tree together, reading Christmas stories, watching Christmas movies, strolling through holiday lights, listening to holiday music, baking sugar cookies, and doing all the fun things that kids love this time of year. And of course, we can’t wait to see Brooks’ face light up when he wakes up on Christmas morning to all the presents under the tree.

This will be the first of many exciting Christmases to come in our home. ◆

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Sam

Pak

CEO of Appliance Direct Pictured with wife, EunBee

We have a large gathering in our house every Christmas for a gift exchange. We'll probably have 30 people or more. The grandkids always get gifts. This gift exchange is for all of us over 18. We’ve already set a spending limit, because think about it, at Christmas, trying to buy 25 to 30 gifts for everybody is just overwhelming, right? Then when we get together, we make up numbers based on how many people we have, then we each draw a number. Each person can only pick a gift once. Number one picks a gift, and can pick whatever they want, then number two picks, including the gift number one picked. If number two picks number one’s gift, then number one can go pick whatever they want as a second choice. It's keeps going. The gifts are not opened until everyone has picked. You're picking but you really don't know what you're going to end up with. One year, my nephew bought paper towels and put them in a big box. That was super popular, by the way. In the mix, you have some nice gifts, but then you also have something just to make it more fun. As long as it's at that agreed amount, no one cares. From paper towels to blankets to books to dishes to wine glasses, it is so much fun.

Then there’s dinner. I always smoke a turkey, and we add some Korean dishes to go along with it. With 30 people, a lot of wine is flowing, and it's chaos, but a happy chaos. ◆

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A Quality Product by a Quality Builder Crane Creek Landing townhomes, built by MAI Design Build, is the Delorenzo Group’s second acclaimed residential development in Brevard; Victoria Landing, 100 assisted living apartments, is located on the Indian River in downtown Eau Gallie.

Following in the almost 30-year tradition of excellence, Crane Creek Landing townhomes provide luxury, high-end finishes as a base standard. Each home is 2,100 square feet with three bedrooms plus a study, two-and-a-half baths, and an oversized two-car garage.

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It just keeps getting better! Each home also boasts a kitchen island with breakfast bar and prep sink, walk-in pantry, private gated courtyard, convenient upstairs laundry and, if you need a “lift,” every home is pre-fitted and ready to install an optional elevator.

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You can’t go wrong with this waterfront property. It truly is the ideal location. Homeowners will enjoy the Florida waterfront/watersport lifestyle the location offers: boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming and more from their beautiful community dock and pool. The prime location on Crane Creek offers deep water access to the intercoastal, as well as convenience to marinas and yacht clubs, but it doesn’t stop there! Crane Creek Landing is mere feet away from the charm, atmosphere, dining, shops and events of Historic Downtown Melbourne. All of this combined with their close proximity to Interstate Highway 95, Kennedy Space Center and Orlando attractions, makes Crane Creek Landing the ideal choice and ideal home investment.

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To deliver their record breaking results, Ellingson Properties focuses on expertly packaging and presenting the most valuable assets in homes, resulting in maximum equity for sellers. The goal is ultimately to “engage” buyers and have them experience the property the way it is truly designed to be lived in. "If that means showing the property at sunset to experience the waterfront views or early morning for breakfast on the golf course, we do that,” President Greg Ellingson explains.

Appropriate staging creates an environment in which a buyer can walk through the doors and envision themselves being at home; one where they can already imagine Sunday morning brunches on the patio, holiday dinners in the dining room, or stretching out on the sofa after a long day at work. Ellingson Properties works to prioritize what the buyer is looking for and illustrate to them how these homes deliver.

You’ve heard the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words.”

A buyer’s first step in seeing themselves living in the home, begins with their first impression which starts with the property photos. The obvious difference in quality of professional photography versus, say, a smartphone photo is undeniable and powerful. Businesses use professional photography to showcase their products and a home should be no different.

Home sellers should ensure the best tools and techniques are utilized to capture their home. Interior photographs should be taken with careful attention to lighting. Aerial shots via drone should be used to highlight spatial perspective of the property.

State of the art digital processing ensures eye popping vivid colors. HD video tours and cutting edge digital 3D virtual tours will allow the buyer to get a feel for floorplan and flow.

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walk through a property just as they would in person, probing corners, angles, even gazing out of windows. This tool is particularly effective for long distance buyers who now can view the home as if they were there in person.

“Now that the buyer has made a connection to a property, we meet them and agents at the property to point out features and talk about the quality of construction.” Ellingson and his team use their wealth of knowledge and experience to answer all questions a buyer may have. They know the property from the ground up and share their knowledge with the buyer bringing the picture of their future into sharper focus. Not all homes may require the listing agent to be present during each showing. In these cases, a solid written description of the home’s assets is important. In a busy market full of so many options for house hunting, asking the right questions is key to maximizing the value of your home. Standing out means highlighting your home's best features to capture the attention of the right buyer. Through professional photography and presentation with the latest tools and technology, buyers can more easily picture their lives in every room, forming a powerful emotional connection. When this is backed by information provided by a knowledgeable and experienced team, both sellers and buyers are reassured that they are making the right choice and getting the best value. ◆

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Nestled conveniently near the Indian River Lagoon, Melbourne beaches, and downtown hot spots, this restaurant is not your average seafood dining experience.

Some menu favorites include the fresh Snapper Hemingway, succulent shrimp dishes, and slow-roasted prime rib meals, name just a few.

Bill Mitchel, the General Manager of Chart House Melbourne couldn’t be happier that people in the area, as well as those visiting from out of town love his restaurant. This time of year brings fun seasonal flavors to the menu. Be sure to keep an eye out for some tasty additions.

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Chart House is famous for its mouthwatering prime rib and fresh fish specialties, not to mention the delectable hot chocolate lava cake to finish off the meal. Gluten-free choices are also available.

But it’s not just the food and atmosphere luring people to this dining spot. Chart House also offers catering and private events. With impeccable service, mouthwatering cuisine customized to each unique palate, and a restaurant layout situated on the beautiful Florida waterfront, it’s no wonder guests choose the restaurant to host their parties, gatherings and weddings. Interested? Learn more at the event request form page on their website. ◆

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REAL FOOD REAL KITCHENS NEW SEASON Photography provided by Craig Chapman Real Food Real Kitchens' new season was featured at the Melbourne Independent Film Festival. Two brand new episodes featured a group of friends preparing their southern family recipes in Harlem, and CroMags singer John Joseph preparing a vegan feast on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, a dish that reminds him of his mother. Following the screening was a Q&A with the Brevard-born producer Craig Chapman followed by a tasting of food from the Harlem episode prepared by Crush Eleven.

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JA GOLF TOURNAMENT Photography provided by Steven Hicks The JASC Golf Classic is one of Brevard County’s premier golf tournaments. The Golf Classic directly supports JASC’s volunteer-delivered, K-12 programs which foster workreadiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire kids to dream big and reach their potential.

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Legends is a first year event to recognize special people in Brevard whose dedication to philanthropic causes has uplifted philanthropy as a community cultural value. Recognizing Sheriff Wayne Ivey, Kim Rodriguez and Susie Wasdin for their tireless support of many local organizations reflects the mission of Hospice of St. Francis – Uplifting Lives. Uplifting Each Other. Uplifting Our Community. A large group of Brevard notables gathered on October 25 to celebrate these three legendary individuals.

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TUXES & TAILS Photography provided by Mallorie Ann Ingram The Genesis House celebrated its 40th Anniversary for helping women and children in need on Saturday, October 21st at the Melbourne Auditorium. The 1940s-themed Gala was also accompanied by the Melbourne Swingtime Band as individuals danced the night away.

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The Rockledge Rotary Foundation’s 17th Annual Derby Day Fundraiser was held on Thursday, October 26th at Crosswinds Youth Services in Cocoa. Various organizations were recognized not only for their contributions over the year but also for their ongoing acts of kindness to those in need.

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HAVENLY AFFAIR Photography by Mallorie Ann Ingram On October 22nd, individuals and organizations came together to celebrate and support The Haven for Children at the Sterling Stables’ Havenly Affair gathering.

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Dr. Anita Saluja, Dr. Raj Gutta, Cherise Czaban, Lori Reader

Kim Straehla, JoAnn Petrone

Amy Roub, Nikki Brandt, Melissa Romine, Lisa Farrall, Madeline Cales, Karen Williams, Tracy Bacon, Vimarie Monopoli, Sarah Boulding

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Rhoda Fisher, Robin Fisher, Pat Chivers, William Chivers, Johnna Dillow, Bob Dillow, Angela Forbes, Al Forbes

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Surfing Santas at Cocoa Beach Location:

End of Minuteman Causeway, on the beach in Cocoa Beach Before Santa delivers toys and gifts, he’s been breaking away to catch some waves in Cocoa Beach on Christmas Eve morning. Pretty cool, right? Surfing Santas Cocoa Beach is an annual Cocoa Beach tradition that brings hundreds of surfers dressed up as Santa. Kick off your holiday beachside at this free event and watch them ride in on the waves. Whether you're young or old, beginner or expert, people from all walks of life are welcome to surf the waves and have fun in the sun on Cocoa Beach! No registration is required to surf, and the event is free to both surfers and spectators. See you and yours this Christmas Eve dressed up to surf and ready to celebrate with Santa.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Saturday, December 2 Holiday Marketplace – Faith Fellowship Church Location: Faith Fellowship Church, 2820 Business Center Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32940 Holiday shopping! Many vendors and food concessions, baked goods and holiday gift wrapping. Faith Fellowship Worship Center, North Melbourne/Suntree. Vendor inquiries: austin_power@juno.com. https://www.facebook.com/ events/1395040720612935/?active_ tab=about Saturday, December 2 For Your Eyes Only 2nd Annual James Bond-Themed Gala – to benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center of Brevard Location: The home of Lila and Keith Buescher Join the Friends of the CACB and the Honorary Host, Dr. Ken Stackpoole, Brevard’s Top Bond 2016 at “For Your Eyes Only” -- an elegant evening of fine food, spirits and excitement.

For Your Eyes Only - Special Agent James Bond is ordered to find the murderer of marine archaeologist, Sir Timothy Havelock, and tasked to retrieve the automatic targeting attack communicator (ATAC) system from a sunken British spy boat before the Russians find it. Sir Havelock's daughter, Melina, joins Bond in the search for her father’s murderer and both are captured.

They escape and track down Aris Kristatos, a Greek businessman and intelligence informant working for the KGB to acquire the ATAC. Kristatos is killed and Bond destroys the ATAC before it falls into Russian hands.

The world knows James Bond, 007, for his unbeatable charm and charisma, his

action-packed adventures, fast cars, beautiful women and, of course, martinis – shaken not stirred.

James Bond is a secret agent committed to the protection of England and defense of the Crown.

The Friends of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Brevard are searching for Brevard’s 2017 Top Bond – the person with 007’s skills, swagger and top fundraising marksmanship committed to the protection and defense of Brevard's abused and neglected children.

The Friends will recognize and celebrate Brevard's next Top Bond at For Your Eyes Only. Stay tuned for additional event information including the 2017 Top Bond, 007 Contestants. Support your favorite Bond contestant with donations and sponsorships.

To learn more about The Children's Advocacy Center of Brevard and how you can support our mission, programs and services for some of the most vulnerable children in our community, visit www.cacbrevard.org.

The Friends of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Brevard is a not for profit organization whose mission is to raise awareness and funding in support of the Children's Advocacy Center of Brevard, a multi-agency collaborative organization established to intervene in the most serious child abuse and neglect case investigations in Brevard County. www.cacbrevard.org

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Saturday, December 9 Festival of Lessons & Carols Location: Scott Center for the Performing Arts, 150 W University Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901 Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy will host its 2nd Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m.

Along with the HT string ensemble and advanced band, the HT choir is partnering with the DOCK choir to offer traditional, gospel and modern choral selections both independently and jointly. The service includes both musical selections and scripture readings. A Festival of Lessons and Carols has been held in King's College Chapel on Christmas Eve since 1918. www.htacademy.org/

Jingle bells for everyone’s shoes. Best Holiday Costume contest and Fun Stocking awards.

Santa arrival on fire truck. Free Santa’s Little Helper Kids’ Run with Zippy the Gecko.

Cookies provided by Long Doggers. Benefits Satellite High School Running Programs.

Random Christmas present giveaway: LED TV. www.runningzone.com/series/ jinglebell2miler/

Wednesday, December 13 Thursday, December 14 Melbourne Municipal Band Concert – Jingle All the Way Location: Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901 Free concert by an 80-member concert band. It's that time once again. We invite you to help us ring in the season at our free concert. We'll have all your holiday favorites and maybe we'll add a few new ones to your list. The Swingtimers vocal trio will be featured performers. It's rumored that Mr. and Mrs. Claus will take a break from their holiday preparations to make an appearance, so bring the kids. Pre-show at 6:30 p.m. by the Sunshine Brass Quartet. www.melbournemunicipalband.org/

Saturday, December 23 Run Run Santa 1-Mile Run Location: Calvary Chapel Viera, 2852 Fellowship Place, Viera, FL 32940 Join the area's only all-Santa running race.

Run Run Santa 1-mile features a fast, festive one-mile course that's perfect for everyone from elite runners to families looking to celebrate the holidays together. Support Power of Pizza Charities and register today for the first of-its-kind Santa race in Viera.

HOW IT WORKS: All participants receive a full Santa Claus suit to wear during the race with registration.

This includes a short sleeve Santa shirt, shorts, hat, belt and beard. Suits available in men, women, youth & child sizes. Santas will be everywhere! Run real fast and you could win an overall or age group award. We’ll have great Christmas gift giveaways too.

Remember. You MUST wear your Santa suit to participate. www.runrunsanta.com

Saturday, December 16 Jingle Bell 2-Miler Run/Walk Location: Satellite Beach Public Library, 751 Jamaica Blvd., Satellite Beach, FL 32937 Race No. 4 of the Running Zone Foundation Race Series: Santa and Zippy the Gecko bring this holiday favorite to Satellite Beach with jingle bells for your shoes and awesome Santa hats for the first 500 registrants. NEW race site layout to accommodate 2,000-plus participants.

Santa hats to the first 500 entrants.

Through Saturday, December 30 Space Coast Farmers’ Market Location: First United Methodist Church of Cocoa Beach, 3300 N Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 We have an amazing group of artists, craftspeople, delicious sweet treats, Fresh From Florida produce, fantastic soaps and lotions, local honey, beautiful plants, rocks, minerals, crystals, fossils and meteorites, an assortment of lovely jewelry and so much more!! www.fumccb.com

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Through Sunday, December 31 The Avenue Viera – Train Rides Location: The Avenue Viera - between Hallmark and Charming Charlie Riverside Express Ltd. is proud to now offer train rides at The Avenue.

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday | 4 p.m.to 8 p.m.

Saturday | 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday | 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Stop by for an experience the whole family can enjoy. www.avenueviera.com/events Sunday, December 31 New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner & Dance Location: Holiday Inn, Melbourne/Viera, 8298 N Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32940 New Year's Eve Gala Dinner and Dance with Swingtime, a 22-member big band with vocalists Sally Hart (from “The Lawrence Welk Show”) and Len Fallen. Also, featuring the Swingtimers vocal trio. Welcome the New Year in style! Two words for this event: sellout! It's been a sell out every year since we launched it, and this one will be better than ever. Join us for an evening that brings back the cool and classic swagger of New Year's celebrations with the big bands. www.melbournemunicipalband.org/

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When that wish list runs dry and you’re just not coming up with the perfect gift for the person who has everything, don’t forget that tickets to top-tier local events make a great gift.

The King Center has an event certain to appeal to the most discriminating, the most laid back, or the most fun person on your list. Below is just a sampling, and events are added regularly. Check their updated list online at www.kingcenter.com.

KING CENTER EVENTS Sunday, January 7, 7:30 p.m.

BETTYE LAVETTE Tickets on sale Friday, October 20 at noon Tickets starting at $43 (inclusive of fees)

Sunday, January 14, 7 p.m DECADES REWIND Tickets on sale Friday, August 18 at noon Tickets starting at $47 (inclusive of fees)

Produced by Elko Concerts Bettye LaVette is no mere singer. She is an interpreter of the highest order. Whether the song originated as country, rock, pop or blues, when she gets through with it, it is pure R&B. She gets inside a song and shapes and twists it to convey all the emotion that can be wrought from the lyric. Her first single, "My Man - He’s a Loving Man," was released on Atlantic Records. She recorded for numerous labels over the course of the 1960s through the 1980s and worked alongside Charles "Honi" Coles, and Cab Calloway in the Toni Awardwinning Broadway musical, "Bubbling Brown Sugar," in the role of Sweet Georgia Brown. She has received the Blues Music Award for Best Contemporary Female Blues Singer, and her most recent CD, “Worthy,” garnered her a third Grammy nomination. She also received the Blues Music Award for Best Soul Blues Female Artist. Although still not a household name, fans, critics and artists have nothing but high praise for her live show and her interpretive vocal skill. These intimate shows allow her voice to be the complete center of attention.

They feature LaVette performing songs from throughout her 55-year career, including songs that she used to perform in small Detroit clubs before her 21st century resurgence began.

Many of these songs are performed without her full band. LaVette has always said that just a voice and one instrument is all you need to sell a song. Hearing her in this intimate setting, stripped down to just her voice and a piano, is a very intense and moving experience.

Produced by EnCue Entertainment Decades Rewind is a national touring concert, dance party and theatrical performance all wrapped up in one blockbuster show. It celebrates the hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s, the most prominent decades in music history.

Disco, funk, rock and Motown all take center stage in this brand new theatrical concert featuring over 60 songs, 100 costume changes and nostalgic video. From Aretha to Zeppelin, Decades Rewind will have you singing and dancing in the aisles. This IS the story of your life.

Friday, January 19, 8 p.m.

PINK MARTINI Tickets on sale Friday, August 18 at noon Tickets starting at $64 (inclusive of fees) Pink Martini is the biggest little orchestra around, featuring lead singer China Forbes.

The show draws inspiration from music all over the world crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop. Thomas Lauderdale founded Pink Martini in 1994 to provide more beautiful and inclusive musical soundtracks for political fundraisers for causes such as civil rights, affordable housing, the environment, libraries, public broadcasting, education and parks. Twenty years later, Pink Martini still tours the world, singing in 22 languages at opera houses, concert halls, film festivals, museums and fashion shows. In 2014, Pink Martini was inducted into both the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame and the Oregon Music Hall of Fame. Pink Martini is a rollicking aroundthe-world musical adventure. “If the United

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Nations had a house band in 1962, hopefully we’d be that band.” – Thomas Lauderdale, Bandleader/Pianist Wednesday, January 31, 7:30 p.m.

TAKE ME TO THE RIVER – Memphis Soul and Rhythm & Blues Revue featuring William Bell, Bobby Rush and Don Bryant plus Frayser Boy, Al Kapone, The Hi Rhythm Section and The Stax Academy Alumni Band with Music Director Boo Mitchell Tickets on sale Friday, August 18 at noon Tickets starting at $52 (inclusive of fees) Produced by Brevard Music Group Take Me to the River presents a live performance experience based on the awardwinning film and record that brought together multiple generations of iconic Memphis and Mississippi Delta musicians to record an historic new album and re-imagine the utopia of racial, gender and generational collaboration of Memphis (Stax, Hi Records) in its heyday.

This historic show features a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see legends William Bell (2017 Grammy Winner), Bobby Rush (2017 Grammy winner), and Don Bryant (Memphis music legend) share the stage and perform classics and new Take Me to the River collaborations.

Backed by an all-star Memphis band, the event includes the Hi-Rhythm Section (27 Gold and Platinum records, all of Al Green’s classics) and Grammy award winner Boo Mitchell, award-winning director and Grammy nominee Martin Shore, alumni from the STAX Music Academy, and special appearances from Academy winner Frayser Boy and Critics Choice Award winner Al Kapone.

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SCL: We have to ask…how did this get started?

George Trosset: Surfing Santas started back in 2009. I called my son on December 23 and said, "Tomorrow morning, I need you on the beach, you and your wife, in elf costumes. I'm going to be surfing Santa, you guys are going to be my elves and we're going surfing!"

SCL: That explains a crowd of three. How did you get to over 10,000?

George Trosset: Someone from Florida Today happened to take a photo, and the next day, in the lower right-hand corner of the front page, there was “Surfing Santa.” During the next year, I'd see friends or talk to somebody and they’d ask, "Hey, what's this Surfing Santa thing?"

The following year, we had 19 friends come as Surfing Santas. The next year, they invited their friends and then friends of friends. Last year we had over 600 Surfing Santas and 10,000 people on the beach watching.

SCL: We’ve seen the video on YouTube as well.

George Trosset: I bought a Mac Mini with a cinema display on Craigslist. I met the guy at a McDonald's in Orlando. This guy was six-foot-eight, and looked like a football player. He says, "What do you know about music videos?" I said, "Nothing, but we're going to make one!" He says, "Maybe I can help you." The song we chose was Meghan Trainor's “All About the Bass,” so we made the video “All About the Beach.” It turns out this guy was an established rapper and had gone to the University of California Berkeley’s school of music!

SCL: How many views are your videos getting on YouTube now?

George Trosset: We are probably up to about 100,000 on three different videos. In 2015, the TDC (Brevard’s Tourism Development Council) approved and supplied some funding for our event. We spent the money on social media and grew our Facebook friends from 500 to nearly 10,000. Then we were designated a “signature event,” meaning we were locked in for years to come. With the TDC’s help, we’ve been able to grow the event every year.

Last year, the TDC engaged their PR agency out of Atlanta to help.

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SURFING SANTA FOUNDER GEORGE TROSSET about our event; it's all filled with good fun. So far, with our efforts and their help, we have over 450 media placements with a half billion views across all media outlets with a value of about $1.2 million.

SCL: The event is a holiday tradition for many people now. Do you have a different charity every year? Or does the money raised just fund the event and keep it going?

George Trosset: The Florida Surf Museum is the main benefactor. They've got a small museum in the Ron Jon complex in Cocoa Beach. Also, Mike Rogers’ “Grind for Life” has been one of our beneficiaries, too.

SCL: What’s next for Surfing Santa?

George Trosset: One of my dreams, one of my goals, is that we'll have Jimmy Buffett play his new hit song, “Surfing Santas” at our event one year. He hasn't written that song yet; I just think that one of these days we're going to get Jimmy to write a song called “Surfing Santa,” and then play it on our beach.

This year’s Surfing Santas event is December 24 at 8 a.m. at the end of Minuteman Causeway, Cocoa Beach. Read more at www.SurfingSantas.org. Whether you're young or old, beginner or expert, people from all walks of life are welcome to surf the waves and have fun in the sun on Cocoa Beach! No registration is required to surf, and the event is free to both surfers and spectators. See you and yours this Christmas Eve dressed up to surf and ready to celebrate with Santa.

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