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Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine to speak at FAU in Boca Raton, Jupiter
William-B-Taylor By Dale King
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University presents, “Russia, Ukraine and the United States,” with former U.S. Ambassador William B. Taylor. The lecture will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 2:30 p.m. at the Eleanor Bernon Rosenthal Auditorium, 5353 Parkside Drive on FAU’s John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter as well as on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 12:30 p.m. at the Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. In this one-time lecture, Taylor will discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the challenges facing the security of Europe and the United States. Taylor is vice president of Russia and Europe at Society
the U.S. Institute of Peace. During the Arab Spring, he oversaw U.S. assistance and support to Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and Syria. He served as the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine from 2006 to 2009. Ambassador Taylor also served as the U.S. government’s representative to the Mideast Quartet, which facilitated the Israeli disengagement from Gaza and parts of the West Bank. He served in Baghdad as the first director of the Iraq Reconstruction Management Office from 2004 to 2005, and in Kabul as coordinator of international and U.S. assistance to Afghanistan from 2002 to 2003. Ambassador Taylor was also coordinator of U.S. assistance to the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. He earlier served on the staff of Senator Bill Bradley. Ambassador Taylor is a graduate of West Point and Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and served as an infantry platoon leader and combat company commander in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and Germany. Tickets are $55 for members, $65 for non-members and $75 for VIP. They can be purchased by logging on to www.fau.edu/osherjupiter for the Jupiter event or at www.olliboca.fau.edu for the Boca Raton lecture.
Vintner Dinner in 2022 hosted by Joyce & Thom DeVita and Joni & Al Goldberg.
Vintner Dinner in 2022 hosted by Maria & Rodd Roberti.
Boca Bacchanal 2023 will celebrate food and wine with Four vintner dinners and a Grand Tasting at the Addison Photos: Photo by Jacek Photography The Boca Raton Historical Society has announced the return of its always popular “Boca Bacchanal,” an annual celebration of fine wine and food. The event that includes four vintner dinners and a Grand Tasting opportunity at the Addison Restaurant will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 29 and 30. Boca Bacchanal’s The Grand Tasting 2022.
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Boca Stage production of ‘Time Alone’ a hit with audiences, critics Photos by Amy Pasquantonio
Boca Stage has begun the 2023 segment of its theatrical season with the drama, Time Alone, an intense examination of justice and the toxic nature of living alone. Written by Academy Award-nominated writer and film producer Alessandro Camon, it is earning positive reviews during its run that concludes Jan. 22 at the Sol Theater, 3333 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. Continued on Page 14 www.bocaratontribune.com
Karen Stephens in “Time Alone.” January 13 - January 19, 2023