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FEATURING Jim Belushi and the Chicago Comedy Troupe GALA CHAIRS Janet Levy Cindy Feltenstein
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Letter from the editor! WELCOME to 2013! Hope your year is off to a great start. I know that is a tradition to come up with all sorts of resolutions for the new year, so I happen to have some of my own for Palm Beach Today International. In the new year, we hope to introduce our readers and supporters to more unique International brands and destinations ,as well as launching a new feature called “Person of the moment” focusing on some of the most fascinating American and European people from the world of culinary arts, fashion, art ,music, ballet, etc. If you would like to nominate someone, please send us a note. Feel free to let us know what other type of stories you’d like to see in 2013.
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Sixty years ago, Bulgari created the Serpenti, the stunning immortalization he snake in gold and pavé diamonds, becoming the emblematic icon of the brand. With its powerful symbolism of eternal renewal, the Serpenti will return on February 9, 2013 as Bulgari celebrates the launch a new high-jewelry collection, a book from Assouline and an extraordinary retrospective exhibition opening in New York City. The exhibition will then travel to other US cities in Spring 2013.
The legendary Roman jeweler Bulgari, will unveil a very special project in early February 2013, and I am writing to propose an exciting story idea for you to consider over the holiday break.
Inspired by Greco-Roman mythology, the collection was introduced in the 1940s, was favored by legends like Elizabeth Taylor and Diana Vreeland, and has now been resurrected and is somehow more modern and sensuous than ever. The Serpenti represents a rich and deep context in mythology, standing for everlasting love, eternity and sex appeal. I thought you might be interested in a sneak peek and exploring the Serpenti’s illustrious design history and how it informs today’s legendary collection.
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As one of the most anticipated events of the season, the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show proudly celebrates its 10th Anniversary over President’s Day Weekend. The show has become a hallmark in Palm Beach and the art and antique industry, consistently bringing thousands of works from domestic and international galleries to the area. The Palm Beach Show boasts an enviable selection of art, antiques and jewelry and upon its return, will draw tens of thousands of private collectors, museum curators, investors and interior designers who are eager to view and purchase some of the most unique and coveted treasures in the world.
THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PALM BEACH JEWELRY, ART & ANTIQUE SHOW BRINGS LEADING INTERNATIONAL GALLERIES AND DYNAMIC PROGRAMMING TO PALM BEACH FEBRUARY 15-19, 2013 The show rolls out the white carpet for guests in search of the world’s most coveted treasures at the Palm Beach County Convention Center over Presidents’ Day Weekend The Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show returns to the Palm Beach County Convention Center February 15-19, 2013. Presented by the Palm Beach Show Group, this important event will feature more than 180 international exhibitors, an engaging lecture series and an expanded Designer Showcase area.
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The Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show will kick off with an Opening Night Preview Party on Friday, February 15. Proceeds from the evening’s Silent Auction will enable official beneficiary Hope For Depression Research Foundation to fund innovative, international research based on affective neuroscience into origins, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of depression and its related mood and other emotional disorders – bipolar disorder, dysthemia, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders and suicide – with the ultimate goal of finding a cure. The 2013 show proudly debuts an impressive list of galleries that will feature American Art, many of which will bring works never before seen in Palm Beach. American Art Highlights include: QuestRoyal (New York) exhibiting Ralph Albert Blacklock and William Mason Brown; Thomas Colville Fine Art featuring William McDougal Hart; Avery Galleries (Pennsylvania); David David Gallery (Philadelphia); Debra Force (New York); Gavin Spanierman (New York); Guarisco Gallery (Washington D.C.); Gleason Fine Art (Maine); Jay Chatellier Fine Art (New Jersey); McCarty Gallery (Philadelphia); McColl Fine Art (North Carolina); Michael Borghi Fine Art (New Jersey); Rehs Gallery (New York); and Kendall Fine Art (Atlanta) among others. The Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show continues to be the largest and most important show of its kind and remains a must-see for both the art connoisseur and the art-curious.
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Chairman of the Board Hermé de Wyman Miro, Guest Speaker Nancy Brinker, President Dick Robinson
Chairman of the Board Hermé de Wyman Miro, Speaker Sponsor Donna Ross Dodson
Chairman of the Board Hermé de Wyman Miro presenting scholarship check to Boynton Beach High School choral director Sterling Frederick
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Donna and David Dodson
Anka Palitz, George Palladino,Vicki Kellogg
Photo Credit to Studio Palm Beach
Palm Beach Round Table Luncheon The Palm Beach Round Table held a luncheon on Friday, December 21, 2012 at The Mar-a-Lago Club with Luncheon Chairman Hermé de Wyman Miro and President Dick Robinson presiding over the event. Mrs. de Wyman Miro was the Luncheon Underwriter and Club Sponsor. Donna Ross Dodson was the Speaker Sponsor. The guest speaker was Ambassador Nancy Brinker, Founder of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Ambassador Brinker’s speech topic was “The Art of Seeing the Invisible”. She stated that her topic suggests looking over the horizon to see if you are on the right course. Brinker stated that education regarding breast cancer has greatly improved since the 1980s, when her sister developed the disease. She said the five year survival rate was 74% back then, but has now improved to 99% in America. She said the greatest research is happening now, with the hope and belief that lives will be extended.
Donald and Joann Woodruff
Lucille Jacobs and Jack Berger
The Boynton Beach High School Dimensional Harmony Choir, consisting of 32 talented students, performed a musical interlude led by their director Sterling Frederick prior to the luncheon. Mrs. de Wyman Miro, Chairman, presented a scholarship to Boynton Beach High School Director Mr. Frederick. The Round Table patron members and guests were inspired by the movving success story of the speaker and enjoyed the lovely setting of the White & Gold Ballroom at Mar-a-Lago, the delicious food and wonderful atmosphere.
Mikolaj Bauer, Carol Jaeger, Doug Evans
Sarah & Dick Pietrafesa
Sieglinde Wikstrom, Bobbi Shorr, Joan Rubin
Elizabeth Bowden, Arlette Gordon, Suzi Goldsmith
Lynn & George Malek
Jason Brian, Sheila Caine
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Pink Tie Guys Cocktail Party December 12 at Club-Collette in Palm Beach Second annual event honors the men who help Susan G. Komen “Honor the Promise”
Nancy G.Brinker, Founder & Cynthia Friedman, Honorary Chairwoman
Ellen Levy, Chairwoman, Mark Freitas, Chairperson & Nancy G. Brinker
Kathy Bleznak, Patty Myura, Founding Chairwoman & Norma Tiefel
Susan G. Komen for the Cure® held its second annual “Pink Tie Guys” cocktail party on Wednesday, December 12 at ClubCollette in Palm Beach, Florida. The event served as a kick-off of celebrations in honor of the breast cancer charity’s upcoming Perfect Pink Party gala in January.
Partick Park, Promise Ambassador Chairman & Lola Astanova, Russian-American Virtuoso Pianist
Ellen & Irwin Levy
The evening reception was graciously hosted by Pink Tie Guy Dan Ponton and gala co-chairs Ellen Levy and Mark Freitas and honored the men who have generously supported Susan G. Komen in the fight against breast cancer. The Pink Tie Guys include: Frederick Adler, Sanford Baklor, Ron Baron, Robert C. Baker, Howard Bernick, Stuart Bernstein, Larry Beyer, Alan Bleznak, Eric Brinker, Frank Chopin, Dr. Dave Dodson, Llwyd Ecclestone, Joseph Fago, Michael Falk, Mark Freitas, Howard Ganek, Tim Gannon, Ira Harris, Chris Havlicek, Robert Jaffe, Jack Kay, Howard Kessler, Sir Geoffrey Leigh, Irwin Levy, Mark Levy, Cory Lipoff, Anthony Myura, Patrick Park, Dan Ponton, Dale Precoda, Thomas C. Quick, Edward Robinson, Charles R. Smith III, Bill Tiefel, Donald Trump, Paul Walczak II, Marc Yavinsky, Robert Zeff, and Gary Zimmerman. Auctioneer Tom Quick was also on hand to preview some of the incredible auction items up for bid at the Perfect Pink Party. Photo Credit to Maya Johnson
Natasha Cornstein & Ellen Levy
Dr .David Dodson & Donna Dodson
Brenda Nestor & Lynne Lassman
Nancy Brinker the Founder of Susan G.Komen for the Cure Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Susan G. Komen is the boldest community fueling the best science and making the biggest impact in the fight against breast cancer. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure, we have invested almost $2 billion to fulfill our promise, working to end breast cancer in the U.S. and through-
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Photo Credit to Tony Powell
out the world through ground-breaking research, community health outreach, advocacy and programs in more than 50 countries. Shortly after Susan’s death from breast cancer at the age of 36, Brinker founded Susan G. Komen for the Cure® in 1982. In a matter of years, Brinker broke the silence around breast cancer, and Susan G. Komen is now the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures.
Envy of Palm Beach presents
Girls Night Out in honor of
Camp Boggy Creek
Photo Credit to Maya Johnson
Thursday December 13th | 6:30-8:30 pm at Envy of Palm Beach 139 North County Road, Paramount Building Palm Beach, FL
Victoria Bruce, Diana Kramer, designer of fine clothing, and Mary Bruce
Talia is a Cancer Survivor & Camp Boggy Creek Attendee
Paul Newman Founder of Camp Boggy Creek
Camp Boggy Creek is specifically designed for children with chronic or life threatening illnesses and allows them to safely enjoy the activities of a “traditional” camp. Between early morning swims and evening campfires, children whose lives have been a series of medical procedures and hospital stays are transformed into just “kids.” They have a chance to be with others coping with the same illness or condition and realize that they are not alone. The prescription for the day is fun, fun, fun! Laughter, giggles, friendships and excitement abound on the 232 acres of tall pines, majestic oaks and nature trails. Campers are empowered to do things they never dreamed they could do. They are infused with a spirit of accomplishment at every turn and allowed to forget that “they have what they have.” For many of them it is the first time they’ve felt “normal” since their diagnosis. Programs at Camp Boggy Creek include week long summer sessions as well as family retreat weekends and each includes full medical coverage with on site professionals in the illness specialty being served. During each of our summer sessions, up to 150 children with like illnesses arrive for a week of fun, adventure and independence.
Susan Jeck, Cathy Di Vosta with her daughter Elle Floyd, Michel Nelson, Leah Miles and Morakot Srimachi
The Camp Boggy Creek experience is more than a funfilled getaway. It helps children and their families to better cope with the day-to-day challenges they face in dealing with serious illness. www.boggycreek.org For more information, to donate or to get involved, contact: Leah Miles at 561-281-1793.
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DOCTORAL ROBES:
Celebrating the Life of
Don “Bunny” McArt
The Final Curtain Falls on One of the Longest Running Brother and Sister Acts
D.D. (Doctor of Divinity) – doctoral robes
STRIPED JACKET:
Don McArt was a song and dance man at the Mayfair Theater in Los Angeles.
Don and Jan were scheduled to perform in the premiere of Tony Finstrom’s play reading in the Wold Center on January 14, 2013. Here to celebrate with the music of Finian’s Rainbow were the Atlantic City Boys, the musical duo Dunlap and Pennington, singing actress and cantor Lori Belkin Shapiro, Al Johnson, actress Connie Gould, actor/director Dan Kelley, John Lawlor, Jean Michel Redinger and Dr. Barbara Lunde. Many friends from both the theatre and Don’s ministerial work, along with great-niece and nephew Katharine and Evan Lawlor, enjoyed the impressive program featuring film clips, wonderful music and remembrances of Don and excerpts from his favorite show, Finian’s Rainbow. The celebration ended appropriately with Say Good Night Gracie and now we say goodnight and goodbye to Don McArt.
Manfred Schon, Jan McArt & Dan Kelley
Jan McArt and daughter, Debbi Lawlor, celebrated the life of Jan’s brother, Dr. Don “Bunny” McArt, at the Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. There was no doubt about it, they played to a final soldout house—ending one of show business’ most unusual and longest running brother and sister acts in the history of theatre.
Greg Malfitano, Jan McArt, Kevin Ross & Al Johnson
John Lawlor, Jan McArt ,Debbi, Katharine & Evan Lawlor
David Dunlap, Jan McArt & Wesley Pennington (Concert Artists) Page 10
Jan, while still a teenager, was hired by Rodgers and Hammerstein for the lead in one of the longest running shows of all time, Oklahoma! while Don’s first show was with legendary director George Abbott in Kiss ‘n Tell. Both were constantly working in New York, Hollywood, Europe and the Orient. Don took time away from his busy career in Los Angeles in 1977 to do the comic lead in The Merry Widow that opened Jan McArt’s Royal Palm Dinner Theatre, and in 1990 they finally worked together when Don moved his residence to Boca Raton and he became a steady comedy star in all of Jan’s five theatres (Key West, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami Beach and two in Boca Raton). He quickly became an audience favorite and after that took Say Good Night Gracie on tour.
Jan McArt & Elaine Johnson Wold
Elaine Johnson Wold & Al Johnson
Photo Credit to Maya Johnson
IN LOVING MEMORY OF: By Hermé de Wyman Miro HONORARY CHAIRPERSON
I wanted to be part of The University of Miami “Solving the Neurological Puzzle” gala which is dedicated to the research, education and clinical care for such horrible diseases as Strokes and Parkinson’s in the hopes that someday a cure will be found, so that no one should ever have to suffer a horrible fate ever again. In memory of the 2 most wonderful husbands any woman could ever dream of having. René, the first love of my life was a charming and brilliant investment banker who suffered the effects of a stroke the last 3 years of his life. My second and very dear husband David Miro, was afflicted with the debilitating Parkinson’s Disease the last 2 years of his life. Hermé de Wyman Miro and René
Hermé de Wyman Miro and David Miro
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INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH presents
La Vie en Rose The Beach Club | December 17th The International Society of Palm Beach held its Annual Holiday Gala Dinner Dance entitled “La Vie en Rose” at The Beach Club, on Monday evening December 17th. Mr. Patrick Park was the Honorary Chairman. Hermè de Wyman Miro, the gala Chairman and Mr. Dick Robinson, Vice President was a most charming Master of Ceremonies.
Dick Robinson, Lola Astanova, Patrick Park, Herme de Wyman Miro
Chris West, Jay Stuart, Jan McArt, Rob Russell Page 12
Hayden Hosford, Harold Gould, Dottie and Marko Milobar
Herme de Wyman Miro, Alex Donner, Countess Yolande de Bonvulouir
Lola Astanova
Zbig and Ania Scheller, Brownie McLean, Aldo Fox
Larry and Suzanne De George,
Sarah and Dick Pietrafesa
Terry and Joe Mendozza
Dr. Robert Mackler, Lois Pope, Dr. Robin Ganzert,Toni and Robert Kramer
Elizabeth Grau, Maurice Kazzi, Vilda de Porro
Chairman De Wyman Miro expressed her appreciation to the Gala Grand Benefactors and Co-Chairmen, Mr. & Mrs. Larry DeGeorge Jr., Mr.& Mrs. Richard DeVos, Mr. Patrick Park, Mrs. Lois Pope, Mrs.Veronica Atkins, Mr. & Mrs. Mark Levy, Mr. & Mrs. David Chase, Mr. & Mrs. Dick Robinson, Mrs. Ari Rifkin, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Harper, Mr. Jason Brian, Mr. & Mrs. Robert T. Owens, Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Rubin, Mrs. Lucille Jacobs, Mr. Jack Berger and thanked all Patron Members who were recognized in the program for their generous and loyal support which made it possible for the society to give this past season, 96 grants and scholarships in the amount of $500,000. Chairman De Wyman Miro gave a touching tribute in memory of Florence and Lawrence DeGeorge Sr., as she felt they were the foundation of the organization and thanked Suzanne and Larry De George Jr. for their continued support and friendship. She also lovingly remembered the late Robert Gordon and Simon Fireman. Close to 200 guests greatly enjoyed the cocktail hour enlivened by romantic French music and songs and they were enchanted by the lovely ambiance of Ed Wignal’s beautiful dÊcor which transformed the ball room into a scene from Paris. The surprise performance of the beautiful and renowned concert pianist Lola Astanova, who expertly played two Chopin etudes captivated the guests and added great artistry to the evening. Page 13
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH presents
La Vie en Rose
George Palladino, Anka Palitz,Vicki Kellogg, Jerrold St. George, Chris Kellogg
The Beach Club | December 17th
The guests were also delighted by the ballet interludes of the charming ballerinas from The Palm Beach Ballet Center under the direction of Joan Miller and danced to the lovely music of the Alex Donner Orchestra and enjoyed a rendition of Edith Piaf’s “La Vie en Rose” performed by Countess Yolanda de Bonvouloir. The guests enjoyed The Beach Club’s delicious food, atmosphere,entertainment, the lovely Crystal Swarovski Favors, the divine Hoffman’s Chocolate favors, as well as each other’s company making the evening “trés magnifique”.
Brygida T., Ginger Narea, Barbara Anderson, Maggie McCloskey
Rich Krenn, and Faith Morford
Lexye and Gianni Aversa, Ann Marie and Stephen Haymes
Arlette Gordon, Gail Worth, Patty Myura, Elizabeth Bowden, Ava Coleman
Wayne Diller, Firoenza Anderten, Lucy Jacobson, Jack Parker
Elaine Flamm, George and Sharon Lee Parker Page 14
Julian Light, Mary and Joe Harper, Sigrid Light, John and Cathy Lively
Frank and Geri Morrow, Jan and Chip Malley
Jason Brian, Stacey Mikel Henry and Mary Virginia Fong, Helene and Stanley Karp
Charles Henderson, John Brown, Herme de Wyman Miro, Herbert Roemmle
Seymour and Evelyn Holtzman
Gloria Briggs, Bob Lappin, Raynora Dobski, Michael Dixon
Doug Evans, Maude Cook, Julie Owens and Meredith Gale, Mikoi Bauer
Nikita & Paula Zukov
Lisa Huertas, Marylynne McGlone, Janet Levy, Cindy Feltenstein Page 15
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Happy New Year!
At Boca Nursing Services, it’s not unusual for a team of caregivers to stay with a patient for many years.“Whether they’re at home or in the hospital, our clients are able to live more enjoyable lives thanks to the team approach,” Glamoclija says. Daniela Gostev Page 16
Leeza & Daniela Gostev with Hayden Hosford
Service: Team Approach to Private Duty Nursing
In Memory of
Jeremy Haruvi
July 26, 1983 – December 31, 2012 Dear Abe and Family! I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your brilliant son Jeremy! My thoughts are with you and your family! When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure!
Yours Sincerely
Maya A. Johnson
Jeremy with his brothers John John, Jacob William & sister Giulliana Marilia There are some experiences in life that we pray we will never have to endure or witness. The loss of a child is without a doubt the most horrific and incomprehensible. Jeremy Seth Haruvi was buried on January 3th, 2013 after a beautiful service officiated by Rabbi Moshe Scheiner at The Star of David Chapel in West Palm Beach. Jeremy was an extraordinary young man who experienced loss and illness from a very young age. His mother Suzanne passed away when he was only 11 years old and his father, Abe Haruvi, raised him alone. Father and son were extremely close and shared an exceptional bond. Jeremy was an incredibly bright student who attended the exclusive and highly competitive Stuyvesant High School in New York City and then went on to Stony Brook University. He planned to further his education this year by studying neurobiological research. He is remembered by everyone who knew him, as a very kind person with a great heart and a contagious laugh. He adored his family
and took great joy in spending time with his brothers and sister. During the service, his immediate family shared intimate stories that portrayed how remarkable he was, even as a child. The depth and intensity of Jeremy’s family’s emotions when they spoke of him was extremely moving. This young man deeply inspired and touched the lives of everyone around him. Jeremy’s paternal grandfather, Herman, a publisher, shared that Jeremy was a voracious reader and that he always had a book in his hand. He also said that Jeremy had just started writing a novel. His cousin Elaine spoke of how he wanted the same things that everyone else wants - a loving relationship and a family of his own. JohnJohn, his stepbrother said that Jeremy was his brother. Giovanna, Jeremy’s stepmother shared how she loved him as a son and that he called her MOM.
“Dear God, I humbly accept all that you have done for me and my family with love and reverence. I know that you will take good care of him. That Jeremy shall no longer feel any worldly pain, and that he is with love, with his mom, Suzanne, his grandmother and grandfather. As life never stops moving forward, dropping the leaves off the tree, I find solace that one day we will all be together again, in peace and in love.” Jeremy Seth Haruvi lost his life long battle with diabetes on December 31, 2012, but he will live forever in the hearts of everyone who was blessed to have crossed his path. Memorial contributions can be sent to the Palm Beach Synagogue and the Chabad of Southampton, New York.
His father Abe gave a passionate and moving speech directed to God. Page 17
February 22, 2013 The Breakers, Palm Beach Event Founder & Grand Honorary Chairman Suzy Minkoff Inspirational International Chairman & Grand Guardian Hermé de Wyman Miro Honorary Chairmen Elizabeth Bowden Rhoda Chase Lois Pope Sieglinde Wikstrom Chairmen Ari Rifkin Gail Worth Arlette Gordon Carol Weltz Fashion Chairmen Judi Richards Soula Rifkin Join the American Lung Association in Florida’s Fight for Air! Tables & Tickets Available at
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