Life, Arts & Society ED 11th

Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine to speak at FAU in Boca Raton, Jupiter

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.

Bacchanal

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

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 Offi ce 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.

Boca Stage production of

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.

Tasting at the Addison

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.

‘Time Alone’

Boca Stage production of ‘Time Alone’ a hit with audiences, critics

Karen Stephens in “Time Alone.”

William-B-Taylor

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2023 will celebrate food and wine with Four vintner dinners and a Grand

Photos: Photo by Jacek Photography

Vintner Dinner in 2022 hosted by Joyce & Thom DeVita and Joni & Al Goldberg.

Vintner Dinner in 2022 hosted by Maria & Rodd Roberti.

Boca Bacchanal’s The Grand Tasting 2022.

Boca Bacchanal 2023 will celebrate food and wine with Four vintner dinners and a Grand Tasting at the Addison

By Dale King

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

Saturday, April 29 – Vintner Dinners

“Boca Bacchanal’s” unique vintner dinners will be held in beautiful private homes, historical locations or other premier sites throughout Boca Raton. Attendees will enjoy one of four dinners prepared simultaneously at different locations. The meals will pair the talents of internationally acclaimed vintners and distillers with delicious five-course dinners prepared by renowned chefs.

Tickets are $350.

Sunday, April 30 – The Grand Tasting

At the Grand Tasting, Boca Raton’s premier wine and food event, prized vintners and distillers—including Silver Oak & Twomey Cellars, ZD Winery, Domain Carneros, Taittinger and The Macallan Scotch — will offer tasting selections of their wines, champagnes and whiskey, as well as wine seminars. Attendees will also enjoy generous samplings of signature dishes by celebrated local chefs.

There will also be a silent auction of wine, dining, travel and lifestyle packages.

This year’s Boca Bacchanal Grand Tasting will be held at The Addison, the exquisite and

historic venue designed by Addison Mizner that is considered one of the most important pieces of architecture in South Florida.

Grand Tasting Ticket: $125.

Grand Tasting plus a Seminar Ticket: $150

“The Boca Bacchanal” is a festive weekend that celebrates and enhances the appreciation of wine and food, while bringing together world-class chefs and vintners, offering their fi nest specialties, while providing the entire community with a delightful and tasty opportunity to support the heritage education programs of The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum and the Boca Raton Historical Society,” said Mary Csar, the society’s executive director.

Participating vintners and chefs, as well as the event sponsors, will be announced shortly. For customized sponsorship opportunities, please email director@bocahistory.org or call 561-395-6766. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.BocaHistory.org.

The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is the home of the Boca Raton Historical Society, whose mission is to collect, preserve and present information and artifacts relevant to the past and evolving history of Boca Raton and to maintain a visible role in education and advocacy of historic preservation in the community.

Now open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the museum is located in historic Town Hall at 71 N. Federal Highway. For more information, call 561-3956766 or visit www.BocaHistory.org.

Boca Stage production of ‘Time Alone’ a hit with audiences, critics

By Dale King

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 fi lm 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.

In this award-winning production, Camon crafts a poignant and hard-hitting examination of how justice plays out for two individuals. The play stars South Florida powerhouse actors Karen Stephens and Rio Chavarro, respectively, as a grief-stricken widow in her kitchen and a young man serving a life sentence in a solitary confinement cell.

Although the characters are unaware of each other, the play switches back and forth between their diffe-

rent journeys, leading to a climatic and unexpected twist and unanticipated finale.

“This play provides these stellar actors a canvas upon which to paint a powerful and brilliant picture of two people’s inner emotional and psychological landscapes,” said director Genie Croft. “Stevens and Chavarro dig deep to bring out the universal commonalities that all humans share, and you’ll be left stunned by their conclusions.”

The script for Time Alone is the product of the writer’s volunteer work in the California juvenile and justice systems.

Time Alone runs through Jan. 22. Tickets are on sale for $45, and $50 for Sunday matinees. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows are at 8, Saturday and Sunday matinees are at 2. Reserve your seat at www.bocastage.net or call 561-447-8829.

Vintner Dinner in 2022 hosted by Marie & Rick Wackenhut.

Grand Tasting in 2022 with Michael Alexander and Vivian Rigatto.

Boca Bacchanal’s The Grand Tasting 2022.

Karen Stephens and Rio Chavarro in “Time Alone.”. (Photos by Amy Pasquantonio)