Right Here: Family-Friendly Arts & Cultural Activities at Florida’s Cultural Capital®

Posted on May 11th, 2013 • Category: Acrylic, Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Armory Art Center, Art, Art in Public Spaces, Associations, Guilds, Leagues, Cultural Council Of Palm Beach County, Fiber Arts, Glass, Helpful Hints, Jewelry, Local News and Events, MacArthur Beach State Park Nature Center, Metal, Mixed Media, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Museums, Norton Museum of Art, Oil, Pastel/Drawing, Photography, Polymer Clay, Pottery/Ceramics, Sculpture, The Society Of The Four Arts, Water Color, Weaving/Fabric Art, Wood

The Rickie Report is excited to share so many events and activities that are available here in Palm Beach County! Family-friendly arts and cultural activities are abundant! No need to hear “I’m bored” anymore!

Cultural Council of Palm Beach County

invites you to experience

family-friendly arts

cultural activities,

venues and

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Right Here – In Florida’s Cultural Capital^®

Explore hundreds of family-fun things to do online at http://artscalendar.com/thepalmbeaches

The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County invites visitors to enjoy a fun variety of family-friendly activities, venues and locales taking place all over the county and discover why it’s called, Florida’s Cultural Capital^®! With a colorful and diverse array of arts and cultural activities, offerings and fun, there’s sure to be something for families of varying age, taste, and budget. Check out happening events on tap, visit websites, and even purchase tickets by visiting: http://artscalendar.com/thepalmbeaches.

It’s all about `Outdoor Florida’ on the South end of Palm Beach County at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Nestled along AIA in Boca Raton, this venue offers visitors an expansive outdoor nature center with its Sea Turtle Garden, container garden of herbs and local flora, gopher tortoise exhibit and a butterfly nursery. Nature Craft for Father’s Day is planned to take place on June 15; 11 a.m. – Noon; ages 7 – 12; RSVP (561) 544-8615.

Enjoy live theater by taking the family for a “peek” ‘under the sea’ through the eyes of the Sol Children Theatre Troup’s musical play adaptation of Disney’s Broadway production, The Little Mermaid, Jr. July 4–5, Olympic Heights Performing Arts Theater, in Boca Raton; 561.447.8829.

Just north of Boca Raton in the heart of Downtown Delray Beach, visitors will find the charming and whimsical Puppetry Arts Center of the Palm Beaches. Robin Hood, by Master Puppeteer Jerry Bickel with the Bits ‘N Pieces Marionettes takes the stage 10:30 a.m., May 16, 17; and 2 p.m., May 18;

A short walk from the Puppetry Arts Center finds Arts Garage, home of jazz, blues, big band, live theatre, comedy and more! Dance in your seats to the popular family musical, “Footloose,” May 16 – May 19; table reservations available; show times vary. 561-450-6357, orinfo@artsgarage.org.

On the western end of Delray Beach visitors can experience the magical and serene setting of the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. This year, its annual Sushi and Stroll event offers several dates and themes to enjoy. On June 7, from 5:30 p.m – 8:30 p.m. `Sip while you stroll’ at the Morikami’s Sip & Stroll: An All-About-Sake Evening event. Enjoy a unique selection of sake and menu items from the Cornell Café and learn all about the appeal of this age-old Japanese spirit. www.morikami.org.

Nature enthusiasts can also enjoy a visit to the Sandoway House Nature Center, found along AIA in northern Delray Beach. Sandoway is home to the largest private collection of shells in southeast Florida with 10,000 museum quality shells on display. Shark feeding anyone? Plan to arrive at 1:30 p.m. sharp, Tuesday through Sunday, to participate in this thrilling local favorite. If getting your toes in the sand is more your thing, sign up for its May 25 Beach Walk, taking place from 11 a.m. – noon. www.sandowayhouse.org.

For those who like to shop until they drop, explore artsy and trendy Lake Avenue in Downtown Lake Worth. At the corner of Lake and L Street, visitors will not want to miss stopping in at the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County to find over 1200 artist-created items for sale in its Uniquely Palm Beach Store. While there, check out its exhibitions by Palm Beach County artists: Artist as Author through May 18; and, County Contemporary: All Media Juried Show – June 14 – Sept. 7. In the Cultural Council’s Cultural Information Center, take advantage of utilizing its interactive, touch-screen Explore Board to peruse arts and cultural venues; pick up brochures, event calendars, maps, the Winter issue ofart&culture magazine, and fill your day book or extended stay itinerary with destination stops sure to fulfill your quest for exciting arts and cultural happenings fun for the entire family – found all over the county. www.PalmBeachCulture.com

Just north of Lake Worth, in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County’s world class community youth choir, Young Singers of the Palm Beaches, presents “Ubuntu”, a special 10th Anniversary performance at the Annual Spring Concert on May 19. This award winning community chorus featuring 350 of the area’s top, talented youth voices; 7 p.m.; 561-832-SHOW; 1-800-KRAVIS-1.

A constant nearby draw for visitors of all ages is the Palm Beach Zoo, with exciting and educational encounters available to help you get to know some of the county’s resident animals. Daily Keeper Talks and `informative feeding and enrichment’ events give visitors an up close and personal look into topics like: What makes tigers so “chuffed” (happy); how alligators and pelicans eat; and what monkeys like to do when they, `monkey around.’ Open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily; www.palmbeachzoo.org.

Archelon, part of the “Savage Ancient Seas” Exhibit at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium

Hop across the street to see what’s new at the newly-expanded South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, formerly known as the South Florida Science Museum. Celebrate with fun, interactive science 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on June 7 – “Community Opening Day.” Admission is Free. Experience the first blockbuster exhibit to fill the newly open exhibit hall, Savage Ancient Seas: Dinosaurs of the Deep. Kids and adults alike will gasp in awe at Archelon, a 17-foot-wide sea turtle. Archelon will be on display as part of the Museum’s newest traveling exhibit – Savage Ancient Seas: The Ancient Aquatic Deep - opening to the public on Friday, May 17. www.sfsm.org.

Have a budding artist in the family? Every first Saturday of each month The Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach offers, `Art on the go!’ ages Kindergarten to 5^th Grade. These art workshops are designed just for kids. Dates vary; RSVP: www.armoryart.org

It’s well-known that the acclaimed Norton Museum of Art, in Downtown West Palm Beach, has permanent collections and exhibitions of masterpiece works of art year-round, but did you know it also offers family-friendly hands-on activities for kids of all ages? On June 20, the museum invites guests to Be a LEGO® Architect. Begin in the classroom and learn about types of buildings. Next, participants draw designs and take plans to the LEGO® building activity area to construct it in 3-D on a special city map. Are you a Florida Resident planning a staycation? The Norton offers free admission for Florida residents in June, July and August and free admission to Palm Beach County residents every Saturday from June 1 – Aug. 3. www.norton.org.

Nearby along the intracoastal waterway finds the serene and tranquil Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. Gain rare insight into the life’s work of American Sculptor Ann Weaver Norton by exploring Ann’s studio, gardens, and historic home. The vast, meticulously landscaped property is adorned with Ann’s monumental sculptures. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wed. through Sunday; closed in August. www.ansg.org.

A natural, outdoor setting that invites guests to set their own pace and explore nearly three acres of striking sculpture and native landscape is the Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach. The gardens are open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and there is no charge for admission. To learn more, visit www.fourarts.org/gardens.

North Palm Beach is home to the beautiful, tucked away John D. MacArthur Beach State Park. Learn about the park’s ecosystems and history with an array of events. Enjoy a Butterfly Walk on May 25; 11 – Noon; Daily nature Walks at 10 a.m.; Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Free with Park admission. Guided two-hour Kayak tours occur daily at high tide; Turtle Walks, May 28 – July 19 with RSVP required; 8 p.m. – 11 p.m., or later, depending on the turtles. 561.624.6952.

North on U.S. 1 is Juno Beach’s Loggerhead MarineLife Center, filled with nature-based exhibitions to explore, and a state-of-the-art turtle rehabilitation center. Each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. children under 5 can bring their own “hatchlings” to share and enjoy ocean-inspired stories, crafts, and more with Hatchling Tales story time. Enjoy books, music, and group activities-Free; Celebrate World Oceans Day at Loggerhead on June 8 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. to honor the body of water which links us all and to learn ways we can all generate awareness about conserving and protecting our world’s oceans- Free. www.marinelife.org.

Participating cultural and arts organizations say, `Welcome to Palm Beach County” – where Culture has found its place in the sun®. For a wide preview of family fun events and other arts and cultural offerings in Palm Beach County, visit the Cultural Council’s Arts Calendar at: http://artscalendar.com/thepalmbeaches

About the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County: The Cultural Council is Palm Beach County’s official arts agency and serves non-profit cultural organizations and professional artists throughout the county. It’s responsibilities include marketing the county’s cultural experiences to visitors and residents, administering grants to organizations and artists, expanding arts and cultural education opportunities, advocating for funding and arts-friendly policies, and serving cultural organizations and artists through capacity building training and exposure to funders and audiences. For more information, see www.palmbeachculture.com. Admission to the Cultural Council is free and open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact The Rickie Report at:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

P.O.Box 33423

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291

WITVA Presents World Renown Potter, Feza Madenli Aktan

Posted on May 10th, 2013 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art in Public Spaces, Associations, Guilds, Leagues, Fiber Arts, Glass, Helpful Hints, Jewelry, Local News and Events, Metal, Mixed Media, Oil, Pastel/Drawing, Photography, Pottery/Ceramics, Sculpture, Water Color, Weaving/Fabric Art, Women In The Visual Arts (WITVA), Wood

Come to the next WITVA meeting to hear Feza Madenli Aktan, a world renown potter who now resides in Florida. The Rickie Report is pleased to share WITVA’s new officers, who will continue to lead this nurturing and welcoming organization!

WITVA

PRESENTS

FEZA MADENLI AKTAN, POTTER

Friday May 17, 2013

Noon – 3:00

The Public Is Welcome!

SUGAR SAND PARK,

330 South Military Trail, Boca Raton.

Feza Madenli Aktan

Feza tells us, “I was born in Istanbul, Turkey and have been living in South Florida for 28 years. Growing up, I never missed an opportunity to visit a museum, gallery, opera or play. This early interest in the arts allowed me to come to the realization that the arts and culture are two intertwined forces, working to enrich the human spirit. It became very apparent early on how art was my calling in life. I studied ceramics in the prestigious Florence Art Academy and after graduating, I returned to Istanbul and worked as a ceramic designer in a factory, creating commercial and artistic ceramics and participating in exhibitions with other artists.”

“Here in the United States, I have worked with and participated in many art shows with the FAU Potter’s Guild. Photography also fascinates me. As an artist, I believe I have been trained to have a keen eye for artistic ‘Kodak moments.’ Along with my interest in photography, water media intrigues me and I have recently undertaken a new project, combining the two art forms,” Feza says.

She goes on to say, “I am happy to be affiliated with Artserve and be part of this great art community in South Florida. My love for clay inspires me to create ceramics that are especially unique and functional art forms. I am amazed by how different kinds of mediums can become art in trained, skilled and creative hands. Everything we hear, feel, see and think inspires and influences us in life in a variety of ways. For me, working with this medium allows me to express myself in the most direct way; transferring all of my thoughts into the malleable block of clay. The plasticity of clay grants me the opportunity to be able to create sculptures, and utilitarian or decorative objects of art.”

Meet the New WITVA Officers:

President: Edie F. Minkoff

V.P. Liane Kravet – Scholarship (LTS Fundraiser & Spring Celebration of High School Art)

Liane has a Bachelors and Masters degree from Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY and a Educational Specialist degree from Barry University, Miami Shores, FL. She worked for the School Board of Broward County, FL for more than 30 years as a teacher and administrator at all levels of the school system.
Since retiring in 2007 , Liane has been finding her ”inner artist” by studying watercolor painting with Lynn Travis Stender. It has given her great pleasure to participate in the Lynn Travis Stender fundraiser which raises funds presented to high school and graduate college art students. She enjoys working with Women in the Visual Arts and look forward to being a WITVA Vice President.

V.P. Lola Lichman – HOSPITALART

Lola Lichman was born in Minneapolis and studied Art at UCLA. After taking time out to raise a family, she resumed her studies during a five year stay in Paris, and continued them in New York and Florida. She has taught classes and workshops in painting, color mixing and gold leaf. Hwe work has been exhibited in New York and throughout Florida. Many of Lola’s paintings are in private and corporate collections throughout the United States and Europe.

V.P. Karen Salup – Membership

For three decades, Karen H Salup has been intriguing audiences across the country with her paintings. A native New Yorker, Karen’s work has been featured in several galleries and exhibits throughout New York with solo shows at Viridian and Jain Marunouchi. A member of the National Association of Women Artists (NAWA), Salup has won awards for her contributions to their national exhibits.

Using acrylic, watercolor, and pastels on canvas and paper, Salup creates a world that vibrates with bold colors and bright light paired with brushstrokes that evoke a strong sense of movement and energy. Her paintings begin with a theme of nature, but invariably evolve into an imaginative creation that invites interpretation from the audience. While many artists choose to paint in only one genre, Karen’s work is influenced by all styles and runs the gamut from Impressionism to Deconstructionist to Abstract Expressionism.

Recording Secretary: Lee Krull

Lee Krull was born in Cleveland, Ohio to a family that included several generations of artists who left their legacy of art to her. Her talent and love for art was apparent at a young age. At age 14, Lee embarked on what was to become a commercial art career. Her only formal art training was the courses offered during her junior and senior high school years, though she emerged the recipient of numerous art awards in regional and national competitions. Self taught, she showed her sketches locally. While raising a family, Lee began building her free-lance commercial art business and painted commissions. Starting locally, her expertise led to working for agencies whose accounts today are some of the largest companies in the country and overseas. Her print ads have appeared in major magazines and shopping malls nationwide.
She co-owned a magazine and designed/produced annual magazines for many Chambers of Commerce in South FL, illustrated a children’s book, painted murals, signs and even billboards! A stint in interior design in Broward & Palm Beach County expanded her design capabilities. 35 years later her art business experience includes just about every type of artwork imaginable in almost every media.

Lee has now come full circle. She continues to produce graphic design, but widowed and with the children grown, her focus is to begin once again to follow her dream to create fine art. After a nearly 30 year hiatus, she began painting daily in March 2011. Her work was then accepted for juried show just months later.

Corresponding Secretary: Missy Pierce Oppenheimer

Missy Pierce Oppenheimer, WITVA Corresponding Secretary. She is an emerging artist, specializing in abstract painting with acrylic and mixed media. She began painting and exhibiting her work professionally in 2011 after training at the Boca Museum of Art School in Boca Raton, FL. Formerly, she served as a Supervising Attorney for an employment law firm in San Diego, CA. Her work may be viewed at www.missypierce.com.

The other officers of WITVA include: Shirley Gelfand, ( VP at large); Linda Stegman, (Treasurer); V.P. Laura Kerzner (Newsletter).

Women In The Visual Arts, Inc. College Graduate Scholarship Program : Since 1989 Women in the Visual Arts, Inc. has supported the efforts of women who are in the process of earning a Graduate Degree in Art. At present, we are supporting talented candidates from Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University, who need help with tuition in order to complete their Masters in Art.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

1) LOLA LICHMAN

STUDIO SESSIONS — MONDAY & WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS 1 – 5 PM

COME TO PAINT, GET INTENSIVE INSTRUCTION OR AN OCCASIONAL CRITIQUE.

FROM BEGINNERS TO THOSE WHO NEED A SPACE TO WORK TRY NEW MEDIUMS WITH THE HELP OF AN EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTOR

LEARN THE SECRETS OF COLOR MIXING & PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING

SET YOURSELF FREE! $100 PER MONTH FOR BOTH DAYS CALL 561 394-6081 TO REGISTER

2) MICHAEL GRABER

AT THE WITVA ART CENTER 2960 NW Boca Raton Blvd. 2nd Avenue)

Boca Raton, Florida 33431

Directions: It is between 28th Street and Spanish River Rd. on the east side of the street. It is next door to Gallery Seven #7

Michael Graber has been a working artist for over forty years; He studied at Queens College, New York. Adelphi University in Garden City, New York at the Royal Academy of the Arts, London. He has been a teacher for over twenty years, to both youth and seniors. His students have won national recognition. He has designed interiors, furniture, Fine and costume jewelry, and done set designs for musical theater. At present he has a small mural business and teaches full time during the day.

Michael believes everyone is creative, and can achieve painting and drawing skills with the right direction and philosophy. He never compares one persons skill to another, nor does he try to get an artist to paint in his style, but encourages all to be themselves, express themselves, and above all learn to see the world through the eye of a painter. There are great artists, but not all great artist can be a great teacher.

SATURDAY MORNING 9AM-‐12PM Michael Graber – 561 239-4949; 561852-0900 artistgraber@comcast.net

3) JEWELRY JUST FOR FUN

A Jewelry Class by Phyllis C Annunziato

Thursdays 1 – 4 PM

$25.00 per Session – $115.00/5 sessions

At the WITVA Art Center 2960 NW Boca Raton Blvd #6 Boca Raton, FL. 33431

Experiment with many creative aspects of making jewelry, and hopefully open your mind to new ideas. The pieces that you created cannot be made by a machine, or found in a jewelry store or book. I will bring tools with me that will help achieve this, such as dowels, hammers and pliers, saws, etc.

I will supply Brass, Copper, NU-Gold (Silver may be purchased if desired). If beads are desired student should bring them and/or anything they would like to include in the jewelry. BEADS AND STONES WILL BE AVAILABLE for purchase.

Please call: 561 504-9143 Send check to: Phyllis C. Annunziato, 2628 NW 64th Place Boca Raton Florida 33496

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JEWELRY CLASS REGISTRATION FORM (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)Name_________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________

Tel. Home ____________________________Cell Phone_____________________________

E-Mail___________________________________________

Class Title “Jewelry Just for fun “ _____ Amount $25.00 or $110.00

Check_#_______________________

LIMITED TO 6 STUDENTS

For more information about WITVA, please visit www.WITVA.org https://www.facebook.com/pages/Women-in-the-Visual-Arts-Inc/196265920417220?fref=ts

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact The Rickie Report at:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

P.O.Box 33423

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291

Artists of Palm Beach County Announce Spring Exhibit Reception and Class Schedule

Posted on May 8th, 2013 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art in Public Spaces, Art on Park, Artists, Artists of Palm Beach County, Associations, Guilds, Leagues, Debbie Mostel, Fiber Arts, Galleries, Glass, Helpful Hints, Jewelry, Local News and Events, Metal, Mixed Media, Oil, Pastel/Drawing, Photography, Polymer Clay, Pottery/Ceramics, Sculpture, Water Color, Weaving/Fabric Art, Wood

The Artists of Palm Beach County is announcing not only a new exhibit but their class schedule. The Rickie Report hopes you will be at the reception to enjoy the refreshments, music and the art and check out the classes!

The Artists of Palm Beach County

Spring Exhibit Reception

Art on Park Gallery

May 15, 2013

5:00 – 8:00 PM

800 Park Avenue Lake Park, FL

Refreshments, Music, Art!

This Exhibit runs through June 27, 2013

The Artists of Palm Beach County, a coalition of professional artists, is happy to announce their Spring Exhibit, which will be on display May 1, 2013 through June 27, 2013 in the Art on Park Gallery, 800 Park Avenue, in Lake Park. An Opening Reception will be held on May 15, 2013 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Everyone is invited to view and purchase the art as well as enjoy drinks, refreshments, and music at this fun filled free event.The Spring Exhibit presents the work of seventeen artists in a number of mediums including oils, pastels, photography, and watercolors. Among them are Irma Friedman’s lush oils of flowers and Marilyn Samwick’s impressive photography. The featured artist of the month is Naomi Cordero Williams, a portrait painter, who describes her work as surrealistic/realist. Her giant colorful paintings of female faces will be hanging in the front window.In addition to the current exhibit, the gallery, which officially opened in November, is now the studio home for six talented resident artists, Cassandra Jean Cooper, Joseph Friedman, Pat Levey, Frances Lynn, Henry Mistretta, and Dick Yosinoff. Their powerful artwork, which is also for sale, covers the walls on either side of the gallery and will be on display at the Opening Reception.

CLASSES

Poetry Writing Class with John Vincent Palozzi

Every Saturday in May 10am to Noon

Collage Class with John Vincent Palozzi

Every Saturday in May 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Both classes are $10./ person

For more information About Artists of Palm Beach County call: 561-345-2842 or visit: www.artistsofpalmbeachcounty.org