Art & Culture Fall 2023

art&culture OF PALM BEACH COUNTY Fall 2023

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Leonard Nelson (1912-1993) | Color Abstr, 1990-91 | oil and acrylic on canvas | 46 x 50 in.

Leonard Nelson Leonard Nelson’s artistic career spanned more than half a century, influencing a generation of artists through his work as both a painter and educator. As part of the New York School in the 1940s, he was a pioneer in American abstraction alongside his peers Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning. Decamping to Philadelphia, he befriended Dr. Albert Barnes and spent the next thirty years as a professor of fine art at Moore College. During this time, he dedicated himself to his pathbreaking luminous color-field canvases, achieving a highly unique style characterized by colorful, abstract gestures that simultaneously paid homage to the legacy of the Impressionists.

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WEAR AND WHEN Local fashion designers sketch modern-day resort wear, in honor of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County’s latest exhibit

HITCH AND THE TRAMP New books by Laurence Leamer and Scott Eyman reveal lesserknown chapters in the lives of two screen legends

MASTERS OF MACABRE Get your spook on with captivating artworks by daring creatives, plus the return of Fright Nights

FROM CLAY TO LEGACY As a sculptor, educator, and benefactor, 99-year-old Muriel Kaplan has lived a life devoted to art

By Mary Murray

By Joe Capozzi

By Karina Wensjoe

By Susie Stanton Staikos

ARTS WAREHOUSE INSTALLATION, PHOTO BY DELRAY BEACH CRA

ARTIST SARAH HUANG’S AGING & MATURING INSTALLATION (2023)

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juan alberto negroni, a caroline, 2019, mixed media on canvas, 16 x 24 in.

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@mtnspacegallery mtnspace.com 502 lake avenue lake worth beach, fl

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CONTENTS

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LETTER FROM THE CEO Dave Lawrence, president and CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County

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UP FRONT Discover Titanic at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium | Five to Try | Giving Back | Reinvention | Usher Tales

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SCENE An extensive guide to the many exciting cultural happenings of the season

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GALLERIES Learn about the county’s abundant galleries and support local artists

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LENS Photos from recent Cultural Council events

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FINALE Lake Worth artist Joseph Velasquez shares some of his story in a new exhibition

ON THE COVER: Artwork: Fashion illustration by Tracy Guiteau

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Cirque Dreams Holidaze November 24–25 Friday at 4pm, Saturday at 11am, 3pm and 7pm Dreyfoos Hall Produced by VStar Entertainment, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around an infusion of contemporary circus arts. An original musical score, twists on holiday classics sung live and new sets make this the ultimate holiday gift for the entire family!

Tickets start at $29 Sponsored by Stephen Brown and Jamie Stern

For tickets, visit kravis.org Call: 561.832.7469 • Group sales: 561.651.4438 All programs, artists, dates, prices and seating are subject to change.

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7th Annual

The Ar t of Pre- and Post-War Automobiles

Honoring Veterans and Gold Star Families of Palm Beach County Grand Marshal Donald Osborne

601 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460 561.471.2901 | palmbeachculture.com Cultural Council Board of Directors

Community Exhibition - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm The Grand Tour Parade of Cars - 4:15 pm For tickets and Parade information - www.ansg.org

Officers Daryn M. Kirchfeld (Chair), Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Northern Trust • Jean S. Sharf (Secretary), Philanthropist • Christopher D. Caneles (Treasurer), Community Leader Members Edrick Barnes, Owner, The Law Office of Edrick Barnes • Bruce A. Beal, Partner and Chairman, The Beal Companies • David Cohen, Advertising Executive • Cheryl K. Crowley, Community Leader • Philip M. DiComo, Attorney, Nason Yeager Gerson Harris & Fumero, P.A. • Phillip Edwards, Director, City Private Bank • Donald M. Ephraim, Philanthropist • Roe Green, Philanthropist • Sherry R. Jacobs, Philanthropist (in memoriam) • Stephen Jacobs, Philanthropist • Bill Parmelee, Chief Financial Officer, Oxbow Carbon LLC Denise B. Rivas, Owner/Founder, Your Computer Tutor • Elizabeth A. Bowers Stoops, Attorney, Gunster Ex-Officio Members Barbara McQuinn, School Board Member, District 1, School Board of Palm Beach County Emanuel Perry, Executive Director, Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council Davicka N. Thompson, TDC Board Member and President and CEO, Thompson Creative Collective Marci Woodward, Palm Beach County Commissioner, District 4

Cultural Council Founder Alexander W. Dreyfoos (in memoriam) Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Michael Barnett, Sara Baxter, Mack Bernard, Maria G. Marino, Maria Sachs (Vice Mayor), Gregg K. Weiss (Mayor), Marci Woodward

President and CEO Dave Lawrence Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Kathleen Alex Senior Vice President of Marketing and Programs Jennifer Sullivan

Community Engagement Director of Community Engagement Alexandra Alfred

PAUL GERVAIS AN ENDANGERED LANDSCAPE; RECENT PAINTINGS OF THE HYPOLUXO SCRUB OCTOBER 11, 2023 - JANUARY 7, 2024

Historic Home, Artist Studio, Exhibition Galleries and Rare Palm and Cycad Gardens of Ann Weaver Norton 253 Barcelona Road • West Palm Beach, FL 33401 October through June • www.ansg.org

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Development and Membership Associate Vice President of Development Jessica Lavin Senior Director of Stewardship Debbie Calabria Executive Assistant and Administrative Support Katherine Bonner Finance and Operations Accounting Manager Paul To Bookkeeper Gloria Rose Operations Assistant and Store Manager Helen Hood Visitor Services and Store Assistant Patricia Natteri Grants Associate Vice President of Grants Vicky Jackson Grants Assistant Julian Crewe Grants Assistant Stephanie Issac Marketing and Public Relations Associate Vice President of Marketing and Cultural Tourism Lauren Perry Director of Marketing Nick Murray Marketing Coordinator Jaymie Sardo Public Relations Consultant Linnea Bailey

©SARGENT PHOTOGRAPHY, COURTESY OF THE CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY

Artist Services Director of Artist Services Jessica Ransom

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On Display Through April 14th, 2024

Cox Science Center and Aquarium | 4801 Dreher Tr N, WPB, FL 33405 | (561) 832-1988 | CoxScienceCenter.org

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Bringing people together around Black history

Publisher Terry Duffy Associate Publisher Dina Turner Editorial Director Daphne Nikolopoulos Editor Mary Murray Creative Director Olga M. Gustine Art Directors Airielle Farley, Jenny Fernandez-Prieto, Ashley Meyer Digital Imaging Specialist Leonor Alvarez Maza

Spady Cultural Heritage Museum Established in 2001, serving as the premier center for Black History education in Palm Beach County.

Contributing Writers Joe Capozzi, Abigail Duffy, Stephanie Gates, Susie Stanton Staikos, Karina Wensjoe Contributing Photographer Jerry Rabinowitz Advertising National Sales Director Deidre Wade Account Managers Kathy Breen, Jennifer Dardano, Tanya Lorigan, Meegan Wyatt Advertising Services Coordinator Elizabeth Hackney Marketing Manager Rebecca Desir Production Production Director Selene M. Ceballo Production Manager Lourdes Linares Digital Pre-Press Specialist George Davis Advertising Design Coordinators Anaely J. Perez Vargas, Jeffrey Rey Production Coordinator Ileana Caban Digital Marketing Manager Tyler Sansone

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Walking and bus tours Author talks Workshops Gallery exhibits Special events

Operations Chief Operating Officer Todd Schmidt Office Manager Tanya Gomez Accounts Receivable Specialist Ana Coronel Distribution Manager Judy Heflin Logistics Manager Omar Morales Circulation Manager Marjorie Leiva Circulation Assistant Britney Stinson Circulation Promotions Manager David Supple IT Manager Keith Gonzalez In Memoriam Ronald J. Woods (1935-2013)

Visiting Hours and Activities Open Tuesday through Saturday, from 11am to 4pm.

Closed on Major Holidays.

Learn more:

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Sometimes we just want to be enchanted, engaged, and enthralled.

In this exhibition,

November 17, 2023 – January 13, 2024

Florida’s flamingos will be

Opening Reception: November 16, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

represented in all their glory

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along with a wide array of quirky and beautiful visual creations.

With specific installations that will evolve throughout the show’s run, visitors are encouraged to return again and again.

Generously sponsored by:

Ellen Liman

Dan Remmel, Under the Concrete Sky, 2020, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 20 inches

Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. Building 601 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460

Presented by:

Tuesday – Saturday, 12 – 5 p.m. Free and open to the public

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FROM THE CEO

Prepare for an Art-Filled Autumn If I were to describe this upcoming fall season of arts and culture in The Palm Beaches in one word, it’d have to be “variety.” With a multitude of world-class exhibitions, plays, concerts, ballets, and more coming soon to our various stages and gallery walls, is it any wonder why we’re called Florida’s Cultural Capital?

Time after time, I tell visitors and residents alike that the ultimate guide for what to do and where to go for cultural experiences lies here in the pages of art&culture magazine. In this issue, we’re looking to the past for inspiration and asking the talented artists, designers, and writers of Palm Beach County’s creative community to map out an exciting, vibrant future. See the stunning contemporary resort wear sketches inspired by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County’s Endless Summer exhibition (“Wear and When,” page 22), explore the untold histories of two Hollywood titans as penned by local authors (“Hitch and the Tramp,” page 26), learn about the life of artist, sculptor, and nonagenarian Muriel Kaplan (“From Clay to Legacy,” page 38), and so much more.

Before jumping into our feature well, I encourage you to read “Thursdays at Dreyfoos Hall” (page 20), our first in a new series of stories on the docents, ushers, and box office staff at cultural organizations here in The Palm Beaches. I’m excited for you to read these and chuckle, but I want to pair it with a genuine request: Most cultural organizations have open opportunities for volunteer work and, in fact, depend upon that work to achieve their mission. I know readers of this magazine are thoughtful folks who like to make a difference in their community. With that in mind, I urge you to contact or visit the website of your favorite museum, performing arts center, or theater soon to sign up and become a volunteer.

Now, go out and enjoy what’s bound to be the most sensational fall season yet!

Dave Lawrence President & CEO Cultural Council for Palm Beach County

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Flagler Museum Programs

Bicycles:

Technology ThaT changed The World Fall Exhibition October 17th – December 17th Free with Museum Admission The Fall Exhibition highlights the development and evolution of the bicycle and the profound impact bicycles had on American society and culture. Bicycles emerged during the Gilded Age as a revolutionary means of transportation and leisure, allowing individuals to move freely and easily. At its peak, the bicycle revolution in the United States resulted in nearly three hundred companies producing more than a million bicycles a year, making it one of the Nation’s largest industries. From the earliest prototypes of the 1860s to the sophisticated designs of the 1890s, the exhibition offers an opportunity to see rare examples of early bicycles and understand their impact on American society and culture.

Columbia 56” Expert High Wheel, Pope Manufacturing Company, 1886. Keith Pariani collection. Photo: Rob Futrell.

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Celebrate the

Holidays at Whitehall Christmas Tree Lighting Festivities

12:00 - 5:00 pm, Sunday, December 3rd Free with Museum Admission The Annual Tree Lighting festivities include music played on the original 1,249 pipe organ and the 1902 Steinway art-case grand piano, choir performances, refreshments, and a visit from Santa Claus. The event culminates with Henry Flagler’s youngest descendants lighting the Grand Hall Christmas Tree. Everyone will receive a box of Animal Crackers as they leave. The iconic box was designed during the Gilded Age as a Christmas tree ornament.

Holiday Evening Tours

December 19th - 23rd Tours begin at: 6:00 pm, 6:15 pm, 6:30 pm, 6:45 pm $50 for Adults • $30 for Children under 18 Includes Holiday Reception

During this beloved annual event, families tour Whitehall after hours and discover the origins of American Christmas traditions. h e n r y

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FLAGLER MUSEUM palm beach, florida

A National Historic Landmark One Whitehall Way, Palm Beach

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WELCOME ABOARD The Titanic has occupied a special place in our imaginations ever since its sinking in April 1912. It reclaimed news headlines earlier this year with another tragic event: the implosion of the Titan submersible, which was en route to the “unsinkable” ship at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Now, Titanic aficionados can experience the vessel— sans risk—at Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, on view at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach October 12 to April 14.

Upon entry, visitors will be fully immersed in the world of Titanic as they receive a replica boarding pass, view items recovered from the wreck, and learn about the ship’s construction, design, voyage, and sinking. coxsciencecenter.org, 561.832.1988 —Mary Murray

VISITORS OF ALL AGES WILL BE ABLE TO EXPLORE TITANIC ARTIFACTS AND MORE.

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UP FRONT FIVE TO TRY

BY KARINA WENSJOE

CRAFT THE ULTIMATE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST WITH SONGS BY THESE ARTISTS WITH LOCAL TIES

1 SYMON PLANTE At a young age, Symon Plante found his sense of self through singing. He tells his story through his distinctive style, which combines the rhythmic aspects of dance pop and the soulfulness of R&B vocal production. Plante is most proud of his song Too Much (which has racked up more than 100,000 listens on Spotify) and has plans to release his debut EP soon. linktr.ee/symonpmusic

Since forming in 2007, Spred the Dub has become one of The Palm Beaches’ best-known homegrown acts. The reggae band has opened for The Dirty Heads and NOFX, toured in the United Kingdom, and grooved out at hot spots up and down the coast, from Guanabanas to the West Palm Beach Waterfront. Catch them November 4 at the Sunset Tequila Festival at the Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton. spredthedub.com

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After meeting in college, Jamie and Pouya Pourtahmasbi fell in love and decided to make music together. On their debut album, Lessons of Blue, the Iranian-American duo showcases their blend of rock, pop, R&B, and orchestral sounds, infused with lyrics on heritage, coming of age, joy, pain, and politics. In 2022, Indigo Dreamers performed at SunFest and released a single entitled Base Our Love On. indigodreamers.com

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5 STUMBLE STEADY KAYLIN BROWN

In addition to performing at venues across South Florida, soul vocalist Matt Brown is also the founder of the West Palm Beach–based Soul Fam musical collective. Another SunFest 2022 alum, Brown has garnered a local following for his laid-back vibe tinged with uplifting, bass-heavy beats.

His newest releases include HoneyBee, Never Enough, and Summer Breeze with Abnormal Poet. officialmattbrown.com

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Boca Raton’s Stumble Steady is reimagining the indie pop rock genre by incorporating elements of alternative, bedroom pop, lo-fi, folk, and punk. This past summer, the quintet released three new songs (But Then Again Why Would You?, Melt, and Gotta Be) as part of A Tale of Doom and Hope. stumblesteady.com

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FOUR ARTS

Art Exhibitions ■ Concerts ■ Films ■ Lectures ■ Classes ■ Libraries ■ Gardens The Society of the Four Arts offers a dynamic lineup of cultural programming from November through April, including art exhibitions, live performances, notable speakers, films, cultural partner screenings, educational programs, and book discussions.

The Four Arts sculpture and botanical gardens and children’s and adult libraries are open year round. Located along the Intracoastal Waterway just north of Royal Palm Way, The Four Arts is one of Palm Beach’s oldest and most respected cultural destinations.

Visit fourarts.org to reserve tickets for programs

100 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach, FL | (561) 655-7226 | customerservice@fourarts.org

FOUR ARTS FOR EVERYONE

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UP FRONT GIVING BACK

BY ABIGAIL DUFFY

Sharing the Vibes

WIL ROMELUS PAYS IT FORWARD THROUGH MENTORSHIP, MUSIC, AND MOVEMENT

COURTESY OF DIGITAL VIBEZ

AS THE FOUNDER OF DIGITAL VIBEZ, WIL ROMELUS (LEFT) WORKS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO EMPOWER UNDERSERVED YOUTH.

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he thread of mentorship has been woven through Wil Romelus’ life since he was a teenager. After moving to Florida from Haiti in 1998, Romelus found his stride playing soccer under a coach who encouraged him to attend college tryouts and apply for fullride scholarships. At the time, Romelus felt that he was facing two potential paths in life—one of which could have led to negative outcomes.

“I didn’t make any of those poor decisions, and that’s because of that mentor who was able to guide me to the right path,” he says.

Romelus is passing on that gift of mentorship as the founder and executive director of Digital Vibez, a Palm Beach County–based nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth in diverse and underserved communities through dance fitness, technology, and the arts. “It’s my goal to help kids who may not see a way to make it out in life; to show them that there’s an alternative way.”

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As a philanthropist and entrepreneur, Romelus pulls from his own experiences honing new skills and finding his passion in them to inspire the students he works with. From discovering a talent with computers and technology, to learning how to dance from his brother, Romelus’ openness to grow and teach is the backbone of Digital Vibez’s work in the community.

In 2017, the organization partnered with the Department of Juvenile Justice, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Palm Beach County Youth Services, United Way of Palm Beach County, and the Jim Moran Foundation to launch Digital Expressions, a mentoring initiative that merges Digital Vibez’s Literacy Through Lyrics and Digital DJing programs plus training in dance and media production to offer local youth the tools to express themselves in healthy, safe, and creative ways.

Romelus and his team bring Digital Expres-

sions to schools, summer camps, community-based organizations, and after-school programs across Palm Beach and Martin counties.

The students select a topic to discuss as a group—ranging from peer pressure and cyberbullying, to education and mental health—then craft lyrics expressing their thoughts and feelings. The kids learn about audio and video production, choreography, and photography, and together craft a music video public service announcement.

“One of the goals is to put more positive music out there and to spark [the kids’] interest,” says Romelus. “Peer-to-peer learning is definitely key.”

The Digital Vibez team also hosts the annual KidsFit Jamathon—where children dance, play, hang out with their mentors, and express themselves—as well as Wellness Workshops and Fitness Jams to educate children about healthy eating habits and fun exercises to help combat childhood obesity. The organization’s longevity is due largely to the trust Romelus has built with local youth. “No matter what happens, we are going to be there for the kids,” he says. “It’s a continuous thing.” digitalvibez.org, 561.847.4521 ‡

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Artists in Motion Impressionist and Modern Masterpieces from the Pearlman Collection

October 14, 2023 – February 18, 2024 / Entry is Museum Admission plus $5

1450 South Dixie Highway | West Palm Beach | 561.832.5196 | norton.org |

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artists in motion: impressionist and modern masterpieces from the pearlman collection is organized by the princeton university art museum in collaboration with the henry and rose pearlman foundation. this exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the federal council on the arts and the humanities. major support for this exhibition at the norton was provided by the george and valerie delacorte endowment fund, the mr. and mrs. hamish maxwell exhibition endowment, and the heidi and thomas mcwilliams endowment. above: Vincent Van Gogh (Dutch, 1853 – 1890), Tarascon Stagecoach, 1888 (detail), Oil on canvas, 28 1/8 x 36 7/16 in. (71.4 x 92.5 cm), The Henry and Rose Pearlman Foundation on loan to the Princeton University Art Museum

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BY MARY MURRAY

Pineapples Part Deux

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MURALIST MARCUS “GRABSTER” BORGES BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO A COMMUNITY LANDMARK

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MARCUS “GRABSTER” BORGES’ PINEAPPLE PARADISE MURAL WRAPS AROUND THE EASTERN AND NORTHERN FACADE OF THE CHLOE BUIDING IN DOWNTOWN DELRAY BEACH, NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE PINEAPPLE GROVE ARTS DISTRICT.

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rtist Anita Lovitt’s Dancing Pineapples welcomed pedestrians to Delray Beach’s Pineapple Grove neighborhood for 14 years. She painted the mural—her first ever—on the side of the Chloe Building in 2008. Fast-forward to 2022, when the eastfacing wall needed to be reconstructed due to water damage and to replace windows. Locals and visitors alike mourned the loss of the iconic artwork. But this past spring, another

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artist with Palm Beach County roots revived the space with a new mural.

Originally from Brazil, Marcus “Grabster” Borges graduated from Boca Raton Community High School and has gone on to paint murals across South Florida and around the world. When the building’s owner, Lee Cohen, and Glayson LeRoy of Galera Collective tapped Borges for this assignment, he saw it as a homecoming of sorts.

“This project was special to me for many reasons,” says Borges, who grew up frequenting downtown Delray. “This was the first time I was doing something great for my hometown.”

His mural, titled Pineapple Paradise, pays homage to Lovitt’s through its use of pineapples and other tropical motifs, including palms, birds, and boats. It’s also 30 percent bigger than the original and wraps around the north side of the building. For his color palette, Borges took cues from the adjacent Pineapple Grove arch.

Borges hopes his mural will win hearts like his predecessor’s did—perhaps becoming a landmark where people bring their kids for an annual family photo. “I’m here to pay tribute to it,” he says of the original. “It shows how much a mural can impact a community.” grabisms.com, downtowndelraybeach.com ‡

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Thursdays at Dreyfoos Hall HOW FRIENDSHIP BLOSSOMED FOR TWO KRAVIS CENTER VOLUNTEERS

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argaret Greene’s arm is draped over Jane Torff’s shoulder and they are giggling like schoolgirls as they walk up the aisle in Dreyfoos Hall. They stop, surprised to see me, and then continue their conspiratorial whispers.

We sit at a lobby table inside the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, and I get the distinct impression that my prepared interview questions will be completely superfluous; the two friends need no prompting whatsoever and the conversation is so natural, it’s all I can do to keep up.

Greene and Torff are volunteer ushers at the Kravis Center. Nine years ago, on Torff’s first night, they were randomly assigned to work together.

“We realized we lived near each other and decided to carpool and have carpooled together ever since,” Torff says.

“Whatever is said in the car stays in the car!” Greene chimes in.

Much of that conversation is about food.

“We have to be here at 6 p.m. for an 8 p.m. show,” Torff says. “You don’t eat during your shift (which usually lasts until almost 11 p.m.), so we are hungry by the time we leave. We decided we needed snacks.

So, whoever drives the carpool packs a snack.”

There are some rules for the carpool provisions: The passenger must feed the driver, and the featured foods go far beyond Goldfish in a Ziploc. We are talking fine cheeses, grapes, leftovers, pasta salad (one of Greene’s favorites), and even charoset during Passover. Torff laments that she is not as good a cook as Greene is, but her friend waves away her self-deprecation with tender words and hushed tones.

The magazine’s photographer approaches us to say he is ready to take the ladies’ portraits. They joke about paparazzi, and Greene instantly bursts into Lady Gaga’s song by the same name. Naturally, Torff requests that the song be added to their Jazzercise playlist. Greene is an instructor, and the friends go to classes about five times a week.

We are discussing where the best seats in the house are (if you’re seeing an opera choose the grand tier, for the ballet or a Broadway show opt for the orchestra) when Torff shares her top celebrity sightings: There are stories about seeing the violinist Itzhak Perlman, Michael Jordan sneaking in and out for The Nutcracker, and handing Billy Joel a playbill.

“Can you beat that, Margaret? Can you beat Billy Joel?!” Torff teases.

Apparently, she can.

“My celebrity food crush is Alton Brown, and they let me in the

JANE TORFF AND MARGARET GREENE INSIDE THE KRAVIS CENTER’S DREYFOOS HALL

theater during his meet and greet,” Greene says. “I used to tell my daughters that he was going to be their next daddy, but, unfortunately, he brought his wife.”

A few minutes later, we’re on a backstage tour with Karole Cooney, the Kravis Center’s event manager and volunteer coordinator. I’m listening intently to Cooney, only to turn around and find my interview subjects squatting down to take selfies on stage.

They are clucking away, finishing each other’s sentences, and making me feel certain that I’ll be invited to their next NBA (No Boys Allowed) party and probably Thanksgiving too. They each give me a massive hug goodbye, and Greene bestows one last piece of theater advice: You always want to sit in section Double D. They twinkle and shine their way out of the building, and I’m reminded that Greene and Torff volunteer every Thursday evening during season. If I don’t go to Dreyfoos Hall for a performance, I’ll surely go to visit my new friends. ‡ Visit kravis.org/volunteer or call 561.651.4294 to learn more about volunteering at the Kravis Center.

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Featuring all-time favorite works by Beethoven, Brahms, Dvorak, Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky, and many more.

YEFIM BRONFMAN, PIANO World premiere work by Bright Sheng November 19, 2023 at 3:00pm

AKIKO SUWANAI, VIOLIN World premiere work by Gerard Schwarz December 13, 2023 at 7:30pm

PINCHAS ZUKERMAN, VIOLIN January 15, 2024 at 7:30pm

VLADIMIR FELTSMAN, PIANO World premiere work by Ellen Zwilich February 5, 2024 at 7:30pm

EMANUEL AX, PIANO IGNAT SOLZHENITSYN, PIANO World premiere work by Aaron Jay Kernis April 25, 2024 at 7:30pm March 6, 2024 at 7:00pm

Single Tickets starting at $25 Season Subscriptions starting at $120 for all 6 concerts

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Delray Beacher Amanda Johnson has garnered a local reputation for blurring the lines between fine art and design. From hand-painted lampshades to custom textiles, she aims to pay tribute to the beauty of persona in her work. Johnson earned her BFA at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University in Boston and later opened the Amanda James Gallery alongside her husband and business partner, James Knill.

This fashion illustration “celebrates a uniqueness that all of us hold,” she says. “It’s a celebration of body, culture, and vibrancy of the soul radiating through to the outside. My interpretation of modern Palm Beach resort wear is inspired by Bob Fosse’s iconic cabaret choreography and the essence of magic and light that artists, designers, and choreographers from this era brought to a world that had yet to experience such glamour.” amandajohnsonstudio.com

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Lake Worth fashion designer Tracy Guiteau prefers to let her designs speak for themselves.

A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Guiteau credits the vibrant colors, bold emotions, and timeless quality in her work to her Haitian heritage, independent spirit, and ability to find beauty in all things. Some of her proudest artistic accomplishments include exhibiting at Art Basel Miami Beach and working with athletes Naomi Osaka and LeBron James on a collaboration for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Of this design, Guiteau says: “Fashion is a powerful language that allows us to express our individuality, creativity, and confidence without saying a word.” tracyguiteau.com

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MUMBI O’BRIEN Designer and artist Mumbi O’Brien has long incorporated elements of performance, installation, and costuming into her creative output. She received a BFA in painting from the Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA in costume design from the University of California, Los Angeles. Now based in Jupiter, O’Brien continues to design and style projects for film, theater, and dance with an eye toward sustainability—a factor that greatly influenced her interpretation of Palm Beach resort wear. “My intention with my designs is to offer luxurious quality and climate-appropriate garments, utilizing a supply chain and manufacturing process that is fully localized from start to finish,” she says.

For this project, “the fabrics would be made using materials such as Florida native cotton and sugarcane bagasse fiber—a byproduct of the sugar industry—and would employ a fully Floridian labor force, from farmers and textile specialists to seamstresses and models.” mumbiobrien.com

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With a master’s of education in guidance counseling, Emilio ApontesierraParetti views art as a tool for community mobilization.

Originally from Colombia, Apontesierra now lives in Palm Beach Gardens and has exhibited extensively across the United States. He is also the founder of Under My Skin, a new organization that seeks to engage, mobilize, and educate the community while they enjoy art. Apontesierra notes that he designs outfits for his mixed-media sculptures, but for this assignment, he thought beyond his paper-manipulated fine art to design for a woman who enjoys resort living. “Looking at this outfit, everyone can think about a laid-back beach vibe from The Palm Beaches, but executed in an upscale, minimalist way,” he says. “It is just sun, sand, and style.” artbyemilioapontesierra.com, undermyskin.us

HAUTE HISTORY On November 9, the Historical Society of Palm Beach County will debut its first-ever grand exhibition, Endless Summer: Palm Beach Resort Wear.

Presented in partnership with The Palm Beaches, the exhibition will look at the enduring allure of resort fashion on the island, dating back to when Henry Flagler’s railroad opened the area to Northern visitors.

It will include curated artifacts and historic images featuring resort wear worn by Palm Beach doyennes, European royalty, and cultural icons. The Historical Society is also teaming up with luxury fashion brands to stage a variety of related events.

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hen the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Laurence Leamer and Scott Eyman sheltered in place doing what the two best-selling Palm Beach County authors do best: diving into new book projects.

Much has been written about Alfred Hitchcock and Charlie Chaplin and how they shaped the movie industry from 1914 to 1976 with groundbreaking classics like The Birds and Psycho and Modern Times and City Lights, respectively. In his latest book, Hitchcock’s Blondes: The Unforgettable Women Behind the Legendary Director’s Dark Obsession, Leamer explores how Hitchcock’s intense fascinations with his leading ladies drove his creative process. Eyman tackles Chaplin in his new tome, Charlie Chaplin vs.

America: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided, explaining how Chaplin’s political views during the post–World War II Red Scare led to his fall from grace and ban from the United States.

Other authors have touched on these angles over the years, but Leamer and art&culture

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Eyman—two respected chroniclers of celebrities and Hollywood—offer arguably the first comprehensive takes. And although these new books (both slated for release in October) describe events that took place more than 70 years ago, the authors make them relevant to readers of a modern era shaped by #metoo and shifting political winds.

Women and their interactions with famous men have been at the center of two other Leamer bestsellers, The Kennedy Women and Capote’s Women. He continues that theme with Hitchcock’s Blondes and in his next project, Warhol’s Muses. Capote’s Women, about writer Truman Capote’s betrayal of his highsociety “swans,” is being made into an eightepisode miniseries as part of Ryan Murphy’s Feud anthology series, starring Naomi Watts and Demi Moore. Hitchcock’s Blondes is ripe for television, too, Leamer says.

“Hitchcock had this obsession with blonde actresses from the time he entered the industry,” Leamer notes. “It was both good and bad. It was over-the-top in places and upsetting, but it also was really a crucial part of his creativity.”

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: GREGORY PECK, INGRID BERGMAN, AND HITCHCOCK ON THE SET OF SPELLBOUND; GRACE KELLY AND HITCHCOCK ON THE SET OF REAR WINDOW; TIPPI HEDREN IN THE BIRDS. HEDREN WOULD LATER BECOME ONE OF HITCHCOCK’S MOST OUTSPOKEN CRITICS.

With a portly build, Hitchcock was never mistaken for a leading man. But the anointed “master of suspense” had a sense of wicked humor, was often demanding, and wasn’t shy about making racy remarks in front of his leading women. Leamer’s book focuses on eight actresses who starred in 14 of the enigmatic director’s most notable films: June Howard-Tripp, Madeleine Carroll, Ingrid Berg-

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IN HITCHCOCK’S BLONDES, LEAMER PROFILES SUCH LEADING LADIES AS PSYCHO’S JANET LEIGH (LEFT) AND GRACE KELLY, WHO STARRED IN THREE HITCHCOCK FILMS: REAR WINDOW, DIAL M FOR MURDER, AND TO CATCH A THIEF.

man, Grace Kelly, Janet Leigh, Kim Novak, Eva Marie Saint, and Tippi Hedren. He looks at how the experiences they endured on those movie sets charted the courses of both theirs and Hitchcock’s careers. “He ‘purified’ these women in his films by making them suffer until he redeemed them,” Leamer says.

With chapters devoted to each actress, the book unfolds chronologically, explains Leamer, whose other 18 books include biographies

of Ingrid Bergman, Johnny Carson, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. “I don’t think of myself as a biographer anymore,” says Leamer, who lives in Palm Beach and Washington, D.C. “I am a storyteller.’’

He faced plenty of challenges when working on Hitchcock’s Blondes. For starters, only three of the actresses are still alive. He notes that Novak, now 90, and Saint, 99, were “articulate and forthcoming” in telephone interviews. But he was not able to interview Hedren, who has retired from public life after being outspoken with her accusations about her treatment during the making of The Birds.

He did interview her former stepson, who spent time with Hedren in the 1970s before she started criticizing Hitchcock.

“Tippi Hedren is the one who accused him the most,’’ says Leamer. Hitchcock “did things that were unfortunate, that he shouldn’t have done with her, but I think she exaggerated what he did. I show that in the book.”

Leamer also reached out to actors, set designers, hairdressers, assistants, and others

who worked on the film sets. For Bergman’s chapter, he relied on research from his 1986 biography of the actress.

His most valuable resource was the archive of Patrick McGilligan, author of Alfred Hitchcock: A Life in Darkness and Light, published in 2003 and considered the definitive Hitchcock biography. McGilligan granted Leamer access to hundreds of pages of research documents, including notes from interviews with individuals who have since passed away.

Hitchcock’s treatment of women as described in Hitchcock’s Blondes might seem mild compared to the sordid complaints that led to the criminal convictions of Harvey Weinstein and Bill Cosby. But that doesn’t excuse the famous director. “In the #metoo era, he would have his troubles, but he would presumably act differently,” Leamer says. “If it upsets you to have Hitch say something, make a remark to a woman, you better read another book. But that’s what he did. And he was a mild part of that era.”

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Even though everybody knew he wasn’t a communist and he never donated a dime to the communist party, he was still regarded as an outsider who told unpleasant truths no one wanted to hear."

—Scott Eyman fared well in #metoo, either. He had a sexual interest in young women, was married three times before tying the knot with his fourth and final wife in 1943, and had numerous affairs. In the 1940s, he was slapped with a paternity suit that he lost despite blood tests that proved he was not the father. These facets of his personal life became fodder for his enemies, who eventually forced the Englishman out of the United States because of his liberal, internationalist political views, a major part of Chaplin’s life story that Eyman says previous writers had never comprehensively explored.

Charlie Chaplin vs. America focuses on the actor/filmmaker’s life between 1936 and 1952, a period summed up by the book’s subtitle: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided. The book begins with Chaplin’s banishment then flashes back through his life—from his rough childhood and early days in vaudeville to his

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movie career (and pioneering Tramp silent film character) that became increasingly political with the rise of fascism in Europe, most notably with his 1940 satirical anti-war film, The Great Dictator.

“Even though everybody knew he wasn’t a communist and he never donated a dime to the communist party, he was still regarded as an outsider who told unpleasant truths no one wanted to hear,” Eyman says. “There’s a line in the book: ‘He was very concerned with the life of the world.’ He was very socially con-

nected to what was going on, very sensitive to poverty and displacement and economic pain inflicted on helpless people because that is how he spent his childhood in England. So, when the Depression hit and fascism began marching across Europe, this set every nerve in his body on fire.”

Eyman has written 17 books about the Golden Age of Hollywood, including biographies of John Wayne, Mary Pickford, and John Ford. But he’d never tackled Chaplin, a lifelong source of fascination for the author, a selfdescribed Chaplin junkie since he discovered the actor’s silent films as a 12-year-old. After finishing a biography of Cary Grant, Eyman set his sights on the Tramp. Exactly what angle he would take remained to be seen.

Then the pandemic hit, forcing everyone to shelter in place. Fortunately for Eyman, Chaplin “was a pack rat” who kept reams of documents that his estate had recently digitized.

Eyman was able to dive into Chaplin’s life with a tap of his computer keyboard.

“I thought, ‘What hasn’t been done about him?’” Eyman recalls. “Nobody had really ever gone into depth on the process of why and how he got kicked out of the country and the chess game that went on for years between him, the FBI, and the motion picture industry and all the other factors that were involved.”

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Reading Companions: Hitchcock’s Blondes Leamer focuses on 14 Hitchcock films: The Lodger (1927), The 39 Steps (1935), Secret Agent (1936), Spellbound (1945), Notorious (1946), Under Capricorn (1949), Dial M for Murder (1954), Rear Window (1954), To Catch a Thief (1955), Vertigo (1958), North by Northwest (1959), Psycho (1960), The Birds (1963), and Marnie (1964). “The book tells about how each one of these movies was made,” Leamer says. For the nonbinging, Leamer suggests the classics that are among his personal favorites: Notorious, Vertigo, Rear Window, North

by Northwest, The Birds, and Psycho. “Hitchcock [was] the greatest director of the twentieth century, and he was a woman’s director. He knew early on that if he was going to succeed, he had to please women. Women were the majority of people going to the theater, and they brought their husbands and boyfriends. He had to make films that women would want to see, and that’s what he did.”

Reading Companions: Charlie Chaplin vs. America Eyman, a former book critic for The Palm Beach Post, also relied on transcripts of interviews Chaplin gave to other writers, as well as interviews he’d done over the years with people who’d worked with Chaplin, including actress Claire Bloom, Chaplin’s son Sydney, and his assistant Jerry Epstein.

As he researched that dark period of Chaplin’s life, Eyman says he couldn’t help but notice eerie parallels to the current political discourse. “Everything that happened to him is happening now,” he says, “with the power of the state being used to intimidate the individual who dares to speak out.

What became clear to me as I was working on the book is that history is a huge merry-go-round, and if you wait long enough, the thing comes around again. The period of the Red Scare is being repeated now everywhere, especially here in Florida but not just in Florida. All across the country.” ‡

Chaplin made 81 films from 1914 to 1967, but Eyman says three ideal companions to his book are Modern Times (1936), The Great Dictator (1940), and Monsieur Verdoux (1947).

“Modern Times is about the Depression, The Great Dictator is about fascism, and Monsieur Verdoux is one of the first black comedies. It’s kind of a precursor to Dr. Strangelove.”

Monsieur Verdoux was also one of Chaplin’s last notable films before he was effectively exiled in 1952.

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Powdered graphite on vellum and monofilament Sarah Huang, Delray Beach, sarahehuang.com “Aging & Maturing is a reflection of my cultural identity and the balance of masculine and feminine energies.

My earliest memories of family gatherings for dim sum connect me to my Taiwanese heritage. Inspired by the hanging roasted meats that I would see in the windows at the Chinese restaurants my family would frequent, my free-floating drawings capture flesh and form while allowing light and shadow to intermingle.

The creation of my hanging works is akin to the process of butchering, a masculine industry and art form.

This bold and precise process is familiar and comforting; my drawings are carefully cut and curated, and my paintbrush allows me to draw broadly and loosely, imbuing my physicality with each stroke.”

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Dreary Unwelcoming

Acrylic and spray paint on canvas enhanced with toilet paper rolls Kyle Smile, Lake Worth Beach, kylesmile.com “I wanted to paint something that gave uncomfortable and creepy vibes. Something that felt like it was truly watching you with all intentions of crawling out of the frame and getting you. I

made sure these two demons had drool that would drip down the bottom of the frame. Their fingers [are] popping out of the frame on both sides as if they could easily step right into your room. The hands are made from cut-up toilet paper rolls. This is one of my favorite paintings, and I actually have it tattooed on my thigh.” art&culture

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Acrylic on canvas Pia Duggar, Boynton Beach, piadugger.com “The concept that both stress and candy are bad for your teeth inspired Jawbreaker. Biting on a jawbreaker candy will ‘break your jaw,’

and so will stress-induced teeth grinding. Like so many other people, I personally tend to clench and grind my teeth under stress. With this painting I’m highlighting the issue in a humorous way.”

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A Tribute to Patrick Bateman

Water-based ceramic clay, fired with clear gaze, brushed and splattered with red acrylic paint Kaleigh Koss, West Palm Beach, sculptkoss.com “I was working within a motif of tentacles and knew I wanted to affix something absurd and unexpected to the ends. I found inspiration while stopped at a red light: Another driver was

sitting so still that his side-view mirror curiously displayed only a profile of his ear. As I continued working on the piece, I began to see the ears as a representation of the voices that American Psycho’s Patrick Bateman hears. The sculpture is painted and splattered with bright red to represent Bateman’s bloody arc as a character.” art&culture

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Still from performance art piece/installation, featuring a subject submerged in a tin tub who then emerges from the water and moves through clay harvested from the surrounding area, charcoal, salt, powdered dye, and local plant matter Autumn Kioti, Lake Worth Beach, autumnkioti.com “My Strange Heterology ii is an exploration of envi-

ronments and identities that are neither here nor there. In these fuzzy areas, between sleep and waking, amid ecotones, I find myself (perhaps we find each other?) feeling not fully one thing or another; living in the space between genders, not a child and not a mother, often identifying more with nonhuman animals than others of the same species.”

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Haunt It Fright Nights returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach with a behind-the-scenes tour October 5 and hauntings slated for October 6-7, 12-14, 19-21, and 26 and 28. Attendees can expect frightening haunted houses, carnival rides, live entertainment, food, and more. Palm Beach County artist Craig McInnis serves as creative director of Fright Nights and explains that the houses wouldn’t be possible without a talented team of creatives. “There are many moving parts that bring the houses to life, from detailed set design to high-tech animatronics and gorgeous lighting and effects,” says McInnis. “But the absolute most powerful aspect are the actors, lovingly referred to as our ‘family of freaks.’ Without them, the true spirit of Fright Nights would not be possible.” myfrightnights.com art&culture

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MURIEL KAPLAN LIVES AMONG HER WORKS AND THOSE BY OTHER ARTISTS, INCLUDING A 1967 OIL PAINTING OF HER CHILDREN

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BY KAPLAN FROM LEFT: TREE OF LIFE (1991); BUST OF JOSEPH POSER (1948).

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eading toward her 100th birthday, artist and sculptor Muriel Kaplan continues to engage with the passion she has nurtured

for more than 80 years: the making and enjoyment of art.

Kaplan recently teamed up with Janeen Mason, curator at the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery & School of Art, to bring a new dimension to some of her pieces. The resulting collaborative works are part of Elegant Threads, a group exhibition on display at the Lighthouse ArtCenter’s Tequesta gallery through December 2.

“The opportunity to collaborate with Muriel Kaplan and her spectacular sculpture is both thrilling and a little breathtaking,” says Mason. “Whereas Ms. Kaplan has had a lifelong affair with clay and bronze, I have lately been exploring new materials [such as] acrylic, lasers, and resin. Together, we are charting a path through the unknown, embracing the past and celebrating the future by creating contemporary assemblages together.”

Born in 1924, Kaplan grew up in Philadelphia with art in her veins. After receiving a liberal arts degree from Cornell University, she pursued art studies in Boston, New York, Florence, and at Oxford University. She also studied under internationally renowned artists, including American-British artist and sculptor Sir Jacob Epstein KBE and American artist Wayne Thiebaud. Over the

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years, Kaplan’s devotion to clay, bronze, resin, polyester, and charcoal has led her to create portraits of world leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr.; Presidents John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, and Richard Nixon; and Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. She has also sculpted notable figures from the worlds of academia, art, philan-

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thropy, industry, music, and the military, in addition to personal acquaintances.

“Character interests me most,” says Kaplan. “I see the rhythm of the ripples of the muscles, the planes of the forehead and cheeks, and I wish to accentuate them so others can see and feel them too.”

As a sculptor, Kaplan has drawn inspiration from the classical period in art, while also infusing bold modern expressionist forms that give the medium its own voice.

“I believe that sculptures done originally in clay should retain some of the qualities of clay, just as those done in wood should make one aware of the material,” she explains. “A portrait sculpture is a three-way affair. The sitter, the artist, and the material must all come to terms with each other if the sculpture is to be a work of art.”

While not all her portraits were created from life, there was one national hero whom Kaplan discovered living in Riviera Beach in the 1990s: Navy Captain David McCampbell, the World War II “Ace of Aces” and Medal of Honor recipient. She contacted him, and he provided her with photographs of his younger self, as well as his cap and goggles that he wore in the cockpit, for her to replicate in clay. That sculpture now sits on a U.S. Navy destroyer, and a second one was installed at the David McCampbell Terminal at the Palm Beach International Airport in October 2014.

Kaplan became acquainted with the Kennedy family because her parents’ home in Palm Beach was next to theirs. After President Kennedy’s death, Kaplan started working on his portrait. During that time, she met JFK’s sister, Jean Kennedy Smith, at a dinner party in New York. Upon learning about the sculpture that Kaplan was creating of her brother, Smith offered to help and stood beside Kaplan as she worked on the bust, providing insights into specific features around the eyes.

Like artists before her, Kaplan often interpreted political and social issues of the day through her sculptures and drawings, sometimes imbuing historical and mythical characters with a modern-day slant to convey a message. During the height of the Vietnam War protests, Kaplan exhibited a life-size interpretation of the famous sculpture of the Greek god Zeus at Olympia. In her version, Zeus wore jeans, a gas mask, and leather boots, and held a Molotov cocktail. This caused a commotion at a Sculpture Guild show in the Lever House lobby in New York City, resulting in the police being called and demanding the removal of the piece or else the show would be shut down.

Kaplan and her family made Palm Beach their home in 1978, and shortly after, the planning stages for an arts

ABOVE: KAPLAN’S BUST OF THE LATE BUSINESSMAN AND PHILANTHROPIST ARTHUR MEYER. IN 1998, HE AND HIS WIFE WERE NAMED PALM BEACH PHILANTHROPISTS OF THE YEAR.

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education institution in West Palm Beach began. Kaplan was a founding member and board director of the Robert and Mary Montgomery Armory Art Center, which opened its doors in November 1986. The following year, Kaplan became the sculpture instructor, a position she held for six years.

In 1998, Kaplan’s son, Jerry, donated $250,000 for capital improvements and to establish an endowment fund. This gift was used to match a cultural facility grant from the State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs; as a result, the Armory was able to build a state-ofthe-art ceramic and sculpture building, named the Muriel S. Kaplan Sculpture Building.

Linda Silpe, a long-standing Armory board member, recalls Kaplan’s extraordinary contribution and how she, together with her sister, Simone, and Mary Montgomery, devoted endless hours to establishing an education center for all those interested in making art.

Silpe recounts how dedicated Kaplan and Montgomery were, going so far as to scrub the neglected building’s floor encrusted with layers of bird droppings, revealing a beautiful parquet that no one knew existed. She also highlights the impact of Kaplan’s son’s generosity, which made it possible to build the ceramic and sculpture building, turning the Armory into a vibrant campus. Among the regulars at the sculpture building are local artists, veterans, and those with disabilities who find satisfaction in creative activity.

KAPLAN HAS MADE BUSTS OF MANY OF RECENT HISTORY’S MOST FAMOUS INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. (ABOVE) AND PRESIDENTS RONALD REAGAN AND JOHN F. KENNEDY (LEFT). FOR HER BUST OF KENNEDY, SHE CONSULTED WITH THE LATE PRESIDENT’S SISTER, JEAN KENNEDY SMITH.

“It is the busiest area of all,” says Silpe, “open day and night for people to come and use the kilns. Muriel’s outstanding commitment was tireless. She never missed a board meeting and encouraged Palm Beachers to support the Armory for the wider community.”

Kaplan’s work has been featured in major retrospectives at the Armory Art Center and the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. It has also been exhibited at the Norton Museum of Art, Brooklyn Museum, and Cleveland Museum of Art, among other institutions. Beyond her own pursuits, Kaplan has acquired a personal art collection, with a special interest in artists who create art about art, such as a sculpture by Akio Takamori that depicts the central young girl in Diego Velázquez’s 1656 painting, Las Meninas.

Kaplan will turn 100 in August 2024, yet she continues to delight in all aspects of art. Her commitment to capturing character and conveying messages through her sculptures, as well as her dedication to fostering art education, exemplify her impact. With each piece she’s created, she’s honored the beauty and depth of the human spirit. “It’s always been my thing,” she says, “my life in art.” ‡ art&culture

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The Donald M. Ephraim Family Foundation Milton and Tamar Maltz

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Scott Teich, Senior Vice President, Teich Wealth Management of Raymond James

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WILD ENCOUNTERS A chance sighting of Lantana’s Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area on a train ride from Miami to West Palm Beach was an aha moment for artist Paul Gervais. “I could see that this piece of terrain was markedly different from everything else I’d seen in this hour-long trip,” he recalls. “It seemed to be unspoiled, underdeveloped in every way, and I was curious about it.” Gervais learned it was a preserve, a forest ecoregion of inland and coastal sand ridges. “I took dozens of pictures of the spiky vegetation, the silvery palmettos, the tall scrub oaks, the distant long views across the white sands that were largely untracked but for tortoise trails,” he says. “With that, I’d found my subject for a series of paintings, and I was delighted with the prospects.” Gervais’ paintings will be on view in an exhibition entitled An Endangered Landscape: Recent Paintings of the Hypoluxo Scrub at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in West Palm Beach October 11 to January 7. ansg.org, 561.832.5328 —Susie Stanton Staikos art&culture

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STILL LIFE: APPLES AND PEARS IN A ROUND BASKET, CAMILLE PISSARRO FAR LEFT: THE MORIKAMI MUSEUM HOSTS STORIES ON THE PLANET: JEWELRY OF ASAGI MAEDA FROM NOVEMBER 4. ABOVE, LEFT, AND BELOW: THE NORTON MUSEUM OF ART DISPLAYS ARTISTS IN MOTION: IMPRESSIONIST AND MODERN MASTERPIECES FROM THE PEARLMAN COLLECTION BEGINNING OCTOBER 14.

OverFlows Ritter Art Gallery, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, to Oct. 28, fau.edu/ galleries, 561.297.2661 YOUNG WOMAN IN A ROUND HAT, ÉDOUARD MANET

Some Were Neighbors Schmidt Center Gallery Public Space, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, to Oct. 28, fau.edu/galleries, 561.297.2661

EXHIBITS

Between Drawing and Painting: Pastels from the Collection Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to Oct. 29, norton.org, 561.832.5196

Absent Referent: Kim Rae Taylor and Autumn Kioti Arts Warehouse, Delray Beach, to Oct. 28, artswarehouse.org, 561.330.9614

Lara Chapman: Wild Impressions Sandhill Crane Golf Clubhouse, Palm Beach Gardens, to Oct. 31, pbgrec.com/gardensart, 561.630.1116

Agua De Mar: Veronica Pasman Arts Warehouse, Delray Beach, to Oct. 28, artswarehouse.org, 561.330.9614

Sarah LaPierre: Florida Feeling Tennis & Pickleball Center, Palm Beach Gardens, to Nov. 16, pbgrec.com/gardensart, 561.630.1116

MONTE SAINTE-VICTOIRE, PAUL CÉZANNE

THIS CALENDAR IS CULLED BY EDITORS AND IS NOT A COMPLETE LISTING OF COUNTY EVENTS. VISIT THE CULTURAL COUNCIL’S WEBSITE FOR MORE.

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COURTESY OF OLD SCHOOL SQUARE/DELRAY BEACH DDA

Containment and Boundlessness: Giannina Dwin and Nina Surel Arts Warehouse, Delray Beach, to Nov. 18, artswarehouse.org, 561.330.9614

GET LOST IN THE CORNELL ART MUSEUM'S ART IMMERSIVE EXHIBITION (ABOVE) TO JANUARY 21 AND DELRAY WALLS ARTIST SHOWCASE, WITH WORKS

BY CODE (RIGHT), TO NOVEMBER 26.

Classic Blues: Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Indigo-Dyed Textiles Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to Nov. 19, norton.org, 561.832.5196

Little Lush Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery & School of Art, Tequesta, to Dec. 2, lighthousearts.org, 561.746.3101

Past Lives: Performance Art Through the Camera Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to Nov. 19, norton.org, 561.832.5196

Thresholds: An Exhibit of Black Cultural Legacy Artifacts Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, to Dec. 26, spadymuseum.com, 561.279.8883

Delray Walls Artist Showcase Cornell Art Museum, Old School Square, Delray Beach, to Nov. 26, delrayoldschoolsquare.com/cornell, 561.654.2220

Black Pearls: The Story of Pearl City, Boca Raton’s Historic Black Community Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, to Dec. 31, bocahistory.org, 561.395.6766

Elegant Threads: An Exhibition and Runway Show Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery & School of Art, Tequesta, to Dec. 2, lighthousearts.org, 561.746.3101

Art Immersive Cornell Art Museum, Old School Square, Delray Beach, to Jan. 21, delrayoldschoolsquare.com/cornell, 561.654.2220

An Endangered Landscape: Recent Paintings of the Hypoluxo Scrub by Paul Gervais Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, Oct. 11 to Jan. 7, ansg.org, 561.832.5328

Lauren Bertelson Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, to Dec. 2, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901

Spotlight Gallery: Juan Abuela Cornell Art Museum, Old School Square, Delray Beach, to Jan. 24, delrayoldschoolsquare.com/ cornell, 561.654.2220

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, Oct. 12 to April 14, coxsciencecenter.org, 561.832.1988

Stories of Rescue Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, Historical Society of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, Oct. 10 through May, pbchistory.org, 561.832.4164

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SCENE My Land: The Legacy of South Florida’s First Peoples Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Oct. 31 to Jan. 2, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357 Barry Zelikson: My Travels Sandhill Crane Golf Clubhouse, Palm Beach Gardens, Nov. 2 to Jan. 23, pbgrec.com/ gardensart, 561.630.1116 Gallery Show: Evey Fine Art The Peach, West Palm Beach, Nov. 3, thepeachwpb.com, 561.532.0900 Office Hours: Amy Broderick Arts Warehouse, Delray Beach, Nov. 3 to Dec. 30, artswarehouse.org, 561.330.9614 Veterans of Palm Beach County Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, Nov. 3 to Dec. 9, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901 Stories on the Planet: Jewelry of Asagi Maeda Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, Nov. 4 to April 4, morikami.org, 561.495.0233 Addison Mizner: Visionary Architect Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, Nov. 6 to Feb. 2, palmbeachpreservation.org, 561.832.0731 Endless Summer: Palm Beach Resort Wear Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, Historical Society of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, Nov. 9 to May 25, pbchistory.org, 561.832.4164

Artists in Motion: Impressionist and Modern Masterpieces from the Pearlman Collection Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Oct. 14 to Feb. 18, norton.org, 561.832.5196 Annual Resident Photo Contest City Hall Lobby, Palm Beach Gardens, Oct. 16 to Dec. 7, pbgrec.com/gardensart, 561.630.1116 Bicycles: Technology that Changed the World 48

VIEW WORKS BY EVELYN POLITZER AND OTHER SOUTH FLORIDA FIBER ARTISTS IN OVERFLOWS AT FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY TO OCTOBER 28.

Art for Smiles The Peach, West Palm Beach, Nov. 11-12, thepeachwpb.com, 561.532.0900

Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, Oct. 17 to Dec. 17, flaglermuseum.us, 561.655.2833

Dorothea Lemeh: Cycles Boca Raton Museum of Art, Nov. 15 to April 21, bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500

Art on BRiC Wall Boca Raton Innovation Campus, Oct. 18 to April 3, bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500 Beatitude: The Beat Attitude Photographs

by Joey Tranchina Palm Beach Photographic Centre, West Palm Beach, Oct. 20 to Jan. 6, workshop.org, 561.253.2600

Smoke and Mirrors: Magical Thinking in Contemporary Art Boca Raton Museum of Art, Nov. 15 to April 14, bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500 Whimsy & Wonder Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, Nov. 17 to Jan. 13, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901

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THANASSI KARAGEORGIOU

IN THE EVENT OF MOON DISASTER, FRANCESCA PANETTA AND HALSEY BURGUND

THE BOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART WILL DEBUT SMOKE AND MIRRORS: MAGICAL THINKING IN CONTEMPORARY ART NOVEMBER 15 TO APRIL 14.

Flora Imaginaria: The Flower in Contemporary Photography The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Dec. 2 to April 28, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226

BRIAN FORREST

Presence: The Photography Collection of Judy Glickman Lauder Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Dec. 2 to March 10, norton.org, 561.832.5196

UNTITLED (RICKY JAY), GLENN KAINO

The Scenes of New York City: The Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld Collection The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Nov. 18 to Jan. 28, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226 Gretchen Cocuzza: Wild and Scenic Tennis & Pickleball Center, Palm Beach Gardens, Nov. 20 to Jan. 11, pbgrec.com/ gardensart, 561.630.1116 Photography Group Show The Peach, West Palm Beach, Dec. 1, thepeachwpb.com, 561.532.0900

Deck the Walls Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery & School of Art, Tequesta, Dec. 7-16, lighthousearts.org, 561.746.3101 Lighthouse ArtCenter Faculty Vernissage Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery & School of Art, Tequesta, Dec. 7-16, lighthousearts.org, 561.746.3101 Kristin Miller Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, Dec. 8 to Jan. 20, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901 Frederick Croen: Discovering the Familiar City Hall Lobby, Palm Beach Gardens, Dec. 11 to Feb. 1, pbgrec.com/gardensart, 561.630.1116 art&culture

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MAXFIELD PARRISH, COLUMBIA BICYCLE ADVERTISEMENT FOR POPE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, CIRCA 1896

THE VESSEL AND THE SEA INSTALLATION, GIANNINA DWIN AND NINA SUREL

ABOVE: THE FLAGLER MUSEUM HOSTS BICYCLES: TECHNOLOGY THAT CHANGED THE WORLD, OCTOBER 17 TO DECEMBER 17. LEFT: ARTS WAREHOUSE DISPLAYS VERONICA PASMAN’S AGUA DE MAR (BEL0W) TO OCTOBER 28 AND CONTAINMENT AND BOUNDLESSNESS: GIANNINA DWIN AND NINA SUREL (TOP) TO NOVEMBER 18.

Palm Beach County Photographers: iPhone Photography Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, Dec. 15 to Jan. 27, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901

National Geographic Live: The Beginning of Us with Lee Berger Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Oct. 19, kravis.org, 561.832.7469 Playwrights’ Festival 2023 Delray Beach Playhouse, Oct. 21-22, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

STAGE AND SCREEN

Tell Him it’s Jackie Delray Beach Playhouse, Oct. 24-26, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

Rent Lake Worth Playhouse, to Oct. 22, lakeworthplayhouse.org, 561.586.6410 Crossing Overtown documentary screening Presented by the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum and the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Oct. 11, Cornell Art Museum, Old School Square, Delray Beach, spadymuseum.com, 561.279.8883 Crazy for You Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, Boca Raton, Oct. 12-15, events.lynn.edu, 561.237.9000 50

Forgotten Frontlines: The Nazi Titanic documentary screening and discussion with Robert Watson Levis JCC Sandler Center, Boca Raton, Oct. 26, levisjcc.org, 561.852.3200 No Exit Stonzek Theatre, Lake Worth Playhouse, Oct. 26 to Nov. 5, lakeworthplayhouse.org, 561.586.6410 Lobby Hero Palm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach, Oct. 13-29, palmbeachdramaworks.org, 561.514.4042

Wait Until Dark Delray Beach Playhouse, Oct. 26 to Nov. 5, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

I Love a Piano The Wick, Boca Raton, Oct. 19 to Nov. 12, thewick.org, 561.995.2333

Dot Dot Dot: A New Musical Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Oct. 28, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

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2023 SEASON 2024 OF DANCE

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October 28-29, 2023

December 2-3, 2023

PERUSE CERAMICS BY NATE DITZLER, LAURA KONECNE, AND OTHERS DURING LITTLE LUSH AT THE LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER GALLERY & SCHOOL OF ART THROUGH DECEMBER 2.

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Oct. 29 to Nov. 12, jupitertheatre.org, 561.575.2223 A Mile in My Shoes by Kathryn Taylor Smith Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Nov. 5, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357 Chicago Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Nov. 7-12, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

February 24-25, 2024

April 20-21, 2024

9 to 5 University Theatre, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Nov. 10-19, fauevents.com, 561.297.6124 The Berlin Diaries Theatre Lab, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Nov. 15 to Dec. 10, fauevents.com, 561.297.6124 A Christmas Carol Lake Worth Playhouse, Nov. 17 to Dec. 3, lakeworthplayhouse.org, 561.586.6410 The Dean Martin Story Delray Beach Playhouse, Nov. 19-22, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281 Disney Pixar’s Coco Live-to-Film Concert Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Nov. 22, kravis.org, 561.832.7469 Cirque Dreams: Holidaze Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Nov. 24-25, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

BALLET PALM BEACH | VENETIAN MASQUERADE

Gala

CHAIRS BRANDIE HERBST FEBRUARY 12, 2024 | 6 P.M. ERIN MCGOULD TICKETS $750 HONORARY CHAIR PALM BEACH BALLETPALMBEACH.ORG ANKA PALITZ

THE BREAKERS

ON SALE NOW! All performances at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

For tickets visit balletpalmbeach.org or call 561.832.7469 or 800.572.8471

She Loves Me Delray Beach Playhouse, Nov. 24 to Dec. 10, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281 art&culture

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GARDENSART SHOWCASES PAINTINGS BY SARAH LAPIERRE, INCLUDING MANGROVE FOREST (ABOVE), T0 NOVEMBER 16 AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY LARA CHAPMAN, INCLUDING SIDE GLANCE (LEFT), TO OCTOBER 31.

A Christmas Carol Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Nov. 28 to Dec. 10, jupitertheatre.org, 561.575.2223

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National Theatre Live: The Seagull The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Dec. 2, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226 Mean Girls Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Dec. 5-10, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron Delray Beach Playhouse, Nov. 28, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

Moon Over Buffalo Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, Boca Raton, Dec. 6-9, events.lynn.edu, 561.237.9000

The Book of Moron Delray Beach Playhouse, Nov. 29, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

Divas Holiday Party Lake Worth Playhouse, Dec. 8, lakeworthplayhouse.org, 561.586.6410

Bye Bye Birdie The Wick, Boca Raton, Nov. 30 to Dec. 24, thewick.org, 561.995.2333

The Messenger Palm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach, Dec. 8-24, palmbeachdramaworks.org, 561.514.4042

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Elizabeth Taylor: The Shadow of Her Smile Delray Beach Playhouse, Dec. 11-14, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

THE ARMORY ART CENTER WILL HOST ITS ANNUAL HOLIDAY ARTS FESTIVAL DECEMBER 1-3.

A Christmas Carol Delray Beach Playhouse, Dec. 15, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281 Wheel of Fortune Live Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Dec. 15, kravis.org, 561.832.7469 Beetlejuice Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Dec. 19-24, kravis.org, 561.832.7469 Tevye in New York Delray Beach Playhouse, Dec. 21-27, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281 Fortune Feimster Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Dec. 31, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Alastair Willis, Principal Conductor & Artistic Advisor

2023/24 CONCERT SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Five concerts, November-April, LIVE in Boca Raton

561-376-3848 • thesymphonia.org Hina Khuong-Huu © Todd Rosenberg

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MUSIC AND DANCE Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More The Lake Pavilion, West Palm Beach, Oct. 8, candlelightexperience.com Summer Sips and Sounds: The Music of the 1890s Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, Oct. 12, bocahistory.org, 561.395.6766 54

CARLOS REVERTE

HEAD TO THE KRAVIS CENTER THIS SEASON TO CATCH (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT): STOMP, OCTOBER 27-29; CHICAGO, NOVEMBER 7-12; ISRAEL FERNÁNDEZ AND DIEGO DEL MORAO, NOVEMBER 3; AND BEETLEJUICE, DECEMBER 19-24.

MATTHEW MURPHY

JEREMY DANIEL

STEVE MCNICHOLAS

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Oscar Peñas Quartet Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Oct. 13, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Soulful Femme Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Oct. 15, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Joe Cotton Band Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Oct. 14, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Nicole Henry Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Oct. 20-21, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Love Jones Open Mic The Peach, West Palm Beach, Oct. 14, thepeachwpb.com, 561.532.0900

Joanne Shaw Taylor Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Oct. 21, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

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Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach Gardens, Oct. 21 (also Oct. 28, Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach), symphonicband.org, 561.832.3115 Chicago Transit Canada Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Oct. 22, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

kravis.org, 561.832.7469 The Motowners: Ultimate Motown Tribute Show Experience Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Oct. 28-29, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357 Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Oct. 30, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Jason Aldean iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, Oct. 27, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com

Zac Brown Band iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, Nov. 2, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com

Kat Riggins and Her Blues Revival Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Oct. 27, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Israel Fernández and Diego del Morao Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Nov. 3, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Stomp Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Oct. 27-29, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Klezmer Company Jazz Orchestra: Klezmer in Swing Time Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Nov. 4, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Ballet Palm Beach: Don Quixote Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Oct. 28-29,

Miami City Ballet in The Palm Beaches:

Program One Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Nov. 4-5, miamicityballet.org, 305.929.7010 Philharmonia No. 3 Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, Boca Raton, Nov. 4-5, events.lynn.edu, 561.237.9000

By George: The Music of George Gershwin The Wick, Boca Raton, Nov. 5-7 (also Nov. 13-14), thewick.org, 561.995.2333 Paisley Craze Tribute Delray Beach Playhouse, Nov. 10, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281 Tito Puente Jr. Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Nov. 10, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357 Classic Albums Live: Dark Side of the Moon Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, Boca Raton, Nov. 11, events.lynn.edu, 561.237.9000

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SCENE Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Nov. 18, kravis.org, 561.832.7469 Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Nov. 18, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226 Paris Ballet and Dance: The Nutcracker Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach Gardens, Nov. 18-19, parisballetdance.com, 561.308.8377 Marlow Rosado Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Nov. 19, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357 BOCA BALLET THEATRE WILL DANCE THE NUTCRACKER NOVEMBER 24-26.

Linda Ronstadt Tribute Delray Beach Playhouse, Nov. 11, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281 Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Taylor Swift The Lake Pavilion, West Palm Beach, Nov. 12, candlelightexperience.com Coyote Wild: A Tribute to Country Hits and Rock Classics Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Nov. 12, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357 The Victory Dolls Delray Beach Playhouse, Nov. 12, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281 Feelin’ Groovy: Veteran’s Day Concert Delray Beach Playhouse, Nov. 13, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

David Brighton’s Space Oddity: The Quintessential David Bowie Experience Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Nov. 16, kravis.org, 561.832.7469 Mon David Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Nov. 17, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357 Chicago Blues Legend Lurrie Bell Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Nov. 18, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Palm Beach Symphony Masterworks Series with pianist Yefim Bronfman Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Nov. 19, palmbeachsymphony.org, 561.281.0145 The Symphonia: Native Wonders Roberts Theatre at St. Andrew’s School, Boca Raton, Nov. 19, thesymphonia.org, 561.994.4909 Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Nov. 21, kravis.org, 561.832.7469 The Edith & Martin Stein Family Foundation presents Boca Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish

ATTEND A CANDLELIGHT CONCERT AT THE LAKE PAVILION OCTOBER 8 AND NOVEMBER 12.

Passion Meets Folklore: The Music of Rachmaninoff and Smetana with cellist Gary Hoffman Presented by the Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Nov. 15, cmspb.org, 561.379.6773 56

COURTESY OF FEVER

Chita Rivera University Theatre, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Nov. 14, fauevents.com, 561.297.6124

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River High School, Boca Raton, Nov. 24-26, bocaballet.org, 561.995.0709 Otis Cadillac and the El Dorados Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Nov. 25, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357 Fonseca: Viajante Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Nov. 29, kravis.org, 561.832.7469 Lucia Micarelli and Leo Amuedo Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Nov. 30, kravis.org, 561.832.7469 Ballet Palm Beach: The Nutcracker Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Dec. 2-3, kravis.org, 561.832.7469 Big Band Holidays with Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Dec. 3, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226

Florida Atlantic University Tuba Christmas Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, Dec. 3, fauevents.com, 561.297.6124

Ann Hampton Callaway Sings the ’70s Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Dec. 8-9, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

The Symphonia: Flowing Tides Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River High School, Boca Raton, Dec. 3, thesymphonia.org, 561.994.4909

Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: Florencia en el Amazonas The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Dec. 9, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226

Brandenburg Concertos with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Dec. 6, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226

Gingerbread Holiday Concert Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, Boca Raton, Dec. 10, events.lynn.edu, 561.237.9000

The Life and Song of Pete Seeger Delray Beach Playhouse, Dec. 6, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

Jazz and Gospel in the Gardens: Paul Shewchuk’s Swing All Stars Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, Dec. 10, ansg.org, 561.832.5238

Visionary Duo: Tessa Lark and Peter Dugan Presented by the Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Dec. 7, cmspb.org, 561.379.6773

The Robert Sharon Chorale Holiday Concert with the Ebony Chorale DeSantis Family Chapel, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, Dec. 10, rschorale.com, 561.687.4245

SEASON SPONSOR

BY CHARLES DICKENS | ADAPTATION BY PAUL CARLIN ORIGINAL MUSIC AND ARRANGEMENTS BY FITZ PATTON CONCEIVED AND DEVELOPED BY ANDREW KATO

OCT 29 - NOV 12, 2023 ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY KEN LUDWIG

BOOK BY DOUGLAS MCGRATH WORDS AND MUSIC BY GERRY GOFFIN & CAROLE KING, BARRY MANN & CYNTHIA WEIL

BY NEIL SIMON

MUSIC BY HARRY WARREN | LYRICS BY AL DUBIN BOOK BY MICHAEL STEWART & MARK BRAMBLE

VISIT: JUPITERTHEATRE.ORG | BOX OFFICE: (561) 575-2223 SPONSORS AS OF 8/23/23

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SCENE Anthony Nunziata: My Italian Christmas Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Dec. 22, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357 Miami City Ballet in The Palm Beaches: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Dec. 28-30, miamicityballet.org, 305.929.7010 Smooth STB: Santana Tribute Band Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Dec. 30, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357 Abbamania Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Dec. 31, jupitertheatre.org, 561.575.2223 INSET: PETER DUGAN WILL PERFORM AT THE NORTON MUSEUM OF ART DECEMBER 7.

BELOW: YOUNG SINGERS OF THE PALM BEACHES WILL STAGE A WINTER TAPESTRY CONCERT DECEMBER 16.

A Very Diva Christmas Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Dec. 10, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Palm Beach Symphony Masterworks Series with violinist Akiko Suwanai Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Dec. 13, palmbeachsymphony.org, 561.281.0145 Allman Brothers: Brothers Again Tribute Delray Beach Playhouse, Dec. 15, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

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New World Symphony Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Dec. 11, kravis.org, 561.832.7469 O-Town Motown Holiday Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, Belle Glade, Dec. 12, palmbeachstate.edu/ theatre, 561.993.1160

SPEAKERS, FESTIVALS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS

King’s Academy Holiday Jazz Ensemble The Square, West Palm Beach, Dec. 16, thesquarewestpalm.com, 561.366.1000 The Robert Sharon Chorale Messiah Performance with the Ebony Chorale Palm Beach Lakes Community High School, West Palm Beach, Dec. 16, rschorale.com, 561.687.4245

Lighthouse Sunset Tour Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, Oct. 11 and every subsequent Wednesday night to Dec. 27, jupiterlighthouse.org, 561.747.8380 Batty Manor The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens, Oct. 13-31, thegardensmall.com, 561.775.7750 Boca Raton Pumpkin Patch Festival Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, Oct. 13-15, bocapumpkinpatch.com Fall Family Fun Fest Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, Oct. 14, coxsciencecenter.org, 561.832.1988

Winter Wonderettes Lake Worth Playhouse, Dec. 15-17, lakeworthplayhouse.org, 561.586.6410

Young Singers of the Palm Beaches: Winter Tapestry Concert Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Dec. 16, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Kravis Block Party Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Oct. 14, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

David Lucca y Los Clasicos Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Dec. 16, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Itzhak Perlman: In the Fiddler’s House Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Dec. 17, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Town Hall Talk with Jeff Davis Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, Oct. 18, bocahistory.org, 561.395.6766

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Spookyville Yesteryear Village, West Palm Beach, Oct. 20-22 (also Oct. 28, 29, and 31), southfloridafair.com/p/yesteryearvillage Subculture Film Fest The Norton Museum of Art, Afflux Studio, and The Peach, West Palm Beach, Oct. 2022, subculturefilmfest.com Lighthouse Sunrise Tour Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, Oct. 2122 (also Oct. 28-29), jupiterlighthouse.org, 561.747.8380 Halloween in the Garden Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton, Oct. 22, gumbolimbo.org, 561.544.8605 The Art, Music, and Poetry of the Holocaust and Terezin with Robert Watson Mandel JCC, Palm Beach Gardens, Oct. 26, jcconline.com/artsandculture, 561.712.5233

COYOTE WILD WILL PLAY AT ARTS GARAGE NOVEMBER 12.

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Town Hall Talk with Dave Bradley Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, Nov. 9, bocahistory.org, 561.395.6766 Juno Beach Craft Festival 14200 U.S. Hwy. 1, Juno Beach, Nov. 11-12, artfestival.com

Haunting History with the Historical Society of Palm Beach County Woodlawn Cemetery, West Palm Beach, Oct. 26, pbchistory.org, 561.832.4164

Virtual History Talk with Ruth Hartman Berge Streaming online courtesy of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, Nov. 16, pbchistory.org, 561.832.4164

Peaches and S’Cream The Peach, West Palm Beach, Oct. 27-31, thepeachwpb.com, 561.532.0900 Boynton Beach Pirate Fest Downtown Boynton Beach, Oct. 28-29, bbpiratefest.com Lighthouse Moonrise Tour Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, Oct. 29 (also Nov. 27 and Dec. 26), jupiterlighthouse.org, 561.747.8380 Jewish Identity in the Music of Leonard Bernstein with Thomas Cimarusti Mandel JCC, Palm Beach Gardens, Oct. 30 (also Nov. 9, Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach), jcconline.com/artsandculture, 561.712.5203 Diwali Festival of Light The Square, West Palm Beach, Nov. 4, thesquarewestpalm.com, 561.838.7163 60

Zoo Lights Palm Beach Zoo, West Palm Beach, select dates from Nov. 17 to Jan. 7, palmbeachzoo.org, 561.547.9453 Free Fun Saturday Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, Nov. 4 (also Dec. 2), bocahistory.org, 561.395.6766 Monthly Art Walk The Peach, West Palm Beach, Nov. 4 (also Dec. 2), thepeachwpb.com, 561.532.0900 Sunset Tequila Festival Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, Nov. 4, sunsettequilafest.com Israel at 75 with Miri Eisen Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Boca Raton, Nov. 6, jewishboca.org, 561.852.5015 Levis JCC Book and Author Luncheon Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton, Nov. 7, levisjcc.org, 561.852.3200

Bragging Rights Breakdance Competition and Street Art Event The Peach, West Palm Beach, Nov. 18, thepeachwpb.com, 561.532.0900 Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival The Square, West Palm Beach, Nov. 18-19, artfestival.com Sculpture in Motion: The Art of Pre- and Post-War Automobiles Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, Nov. 18, ansg.org, 561.832.5328 Warehouse Market Arts Warehouse, Delray Beach, Nov. 18, artswarehouse.org, 561.330.9614

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Armory Art Center Workshop The Square, West Palm Beach, Nov. 19 (also Dec. 17), thesquarewestpalm.com, 561.832.1776 Edward Hopper and Cape Ann: Person and Place as Creative Catalysts with Elliot Bostwick Davis The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Nov. 20, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226 Ulysses, We Hardly Knew Ye with Alvin Felzenberg The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Nov. 27, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226 Holiday Arts Festival Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, Dec. 1-3, armoryart.org, 561.832.1776 Downtown Delray Beach Art Festival on Fourth 401 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, Dec. 2-3, artfestival.com Dreyfoos Artist Market The Square, West Palm Beach, Dec. 2, thesquarewestpalm.com, 561.366.1000 New Wave Art Weekend The Square, West Palm Beach, Dec. 2, thesquarewestpalm.com, 561.366.1000 Christmas Tree Lighting Festivities Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, Dec. 3, flaglermuseum.us, 561.655.2833 Mickalene Thomas in Conversation with Isolde Brielmaier The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Dec. 4, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226 The Mitfords, Letters Between Six Sisters with Charlotte Mosely The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Dec. 5, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226

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White Cube—a leading global contemporary art gallery with locations in New York, London, Paris, Hong Kong, and Seoul—will soon return to its seasonal home in West Palm Beach’s Industry Alley. From November 30 to December 16, White Cube will mount an exhibition of paintings and works on paper by Harland Miller. The British-born artist joins a cohort of other big-name creatives (Theaster Gates, Antony Gormley, Dóra Maurer, Park Seo-Bo, and Gilbert & George among them) who have shown with White Cube in West Palm since its launch in 2020. “Located in an industrial space within walking distance of the Norton Museum of Art, the gallery is a fantastic opportunity for us to connect with our audience and collectors in the region,” says Daniela Gareh, White Cube’s global sales director. “We are excited to return to the gallery in November with Harland Miller, a brilliant artist and writer who is best known for his works [that] marry painting with his love of words.” whitecube.com, 949.981.4893 —Mary Murray

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z BIPOC OR WOMEN OWNED OR OPERATED z SHOWING PALM BEACH COUNTY ARTISTS

PALM BEACH ACQUAVELLA In its 100-year history, New York–based Acquavella has provided international collectors and museums with works from old masters through to the nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first centuries. 340 Royal Poinciana Way Suite M309, acquavellagalleries.com, 561.283.3415 ADELSON GALLERIES With locations in New York and Palm Beach, Adelson Galleries is a family-run enterprise that showcases living artists with strong aesthetic, technical, and academic merit. 318 Worth Ave., adelsongalleries.com, 561.720.2079 AKTION ART Run by Nick Hissom and Kameron Ramirez, Aktion Art offers gallery, advisory, and dealer services. Hissom and Ramirez also foster the work of emerging artists, with a roster that includes Kevin Hees, Connor Addison, and ThankYouX. 150 Worth Ave. Suite 224, aktionart.com 64

ABOVE: VIEW PAINTINGS BY GORDON ONSLOW FORD, SUCH AS ECO ECHO, AT FINDLAY GALLERIES OCTOBER 10 TO NOVEMBER 3.

LEFT: ACQUAVELLA WILL DISPLAY NEW WORKS BY DAMIAN LOEB, INCLUDING IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, NOVEMBER 6 TO DECEMBER 3.

BEN BROWN FINE ARTS This recent London transplant presents curated selections of iconic works by gallery artists and twentieth-century masters. 244 Worth Ave., benbrownfinearts.com, 561.366.9985

EVEY FINE ART Established in 2019, Evey Fine Art carries a diverse portfolio of investment art as well as creations by emerging talent from Latin America and Europe. 24o S. County Road, artevey.com, 561.675.0208

BRINTZ GALLERY Founded in 2014, Brintz exhibits and promotes established, mid-career, and emerging artists, with a focus toward painting and sculpture. 375 S. County Road, brintzgallery.com, 561.469.7771

FINDLAY GALLERIES Founded in 1870, Findlay Galleries is the second oldest art gallery in the United States and opened its Palm Beach location in 1961. The gallery represents more than 100 artists and artist estates, presenting bimonthly exhibitions featuring works from a wide range of styles, including impressionism, l’Ecole de Rouen, L’Ecole de Paris, mid-century American abstraction, and European modernism alongside a highly regarded stable of contemporary artists. 165 Worth Ave., findlaygalleries.com, 561.655.2090

CONTESSA GALLERY With a mission grounded in passion, integrity, and education, Contessa Gallery aims to help its patrons develop meaningful collections. 216 Sunset Ave., contessagallery.com, 216.956.2825 z DTR MODERN DTR Modern has strong relationships with some of today’s modern masters and showcases works by blue-chip artists from the last 100 years. 408 Hibiscus Ave., dtrmodern.com, 561.366.9387 EDWARD AND DEBORAH POLLACK FINE ART The Pollacks specialize in important Floridian and other tropical paintings created between 1850 and 1980. 205 Worth Ave. Suite 202, edwardanddeborahpollack.com, 561.655.1425

GALERIA OF SCULPTURE Peruse museumquality art glass by American and European artists, including unique furniture pieces. 11 Via Parigi, galeriaofsculpture.com, 561.659.7557 z GALLERY BIBA Paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by modern and contemporary masters abound at Gallery Biba. 224A Worth Ave., gallerybiba.com, 561.651.1371

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MTN SPACE GALLERY IN LAKE WORTH BEACH HOSTS ATES ISILDAK: PANTRANSITIONS TO NOVEMBER 4. THE SOLO SHOW INCLUDES A SELECTION OF POLAROIDS

BY THE WEST PALM BEACH–BASED ARTIST.

z GAVLAK This contemporary gallery focuses on the representation of women, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC artists. A stable of more than 20 artists includes Marilyn Minter and Betty Tompkins.

340 Royal Poinciana Way Suite M334, gavlakgallery.com, 561.833.0583 z HOLDEN LUNTZ GALLERY Holden Luntz exists to acquire and present the work of significant photographers who are defining or expanding the parameters of photography, as well as images by such iconic pioneers as Diane Arbus, Berenice Abbott, Horst P. Horst, and Robert Mapplethorpe. 332 Worth Ave., holdenluntz.com, 561.805.9550 ODITTO GALLERY The fully hybrid Oditto Gallery offers digital certificates with every piece of art purchased. 139 N. County Road Suite 11, odittogallery.io, 561.490.3221 PACE GALLERY Pace Gallery provides locals with direct access to some of the contemporary art world’s leading voices. 340 Royal Poinciana Way Suite M333, pacegallery.com, 561.444.3922 PROVIDENT FINE ART If you are building a collection or divesting of pieces, this gallery offers a range of helpful services. Provident Fine Art is highly regarded for its expertise in nineteenth- and twentieth-century French and American impressionism, post-impressionism, modern, and contemporary art. 125 Worth Ave., providentfineart.com, 561.249.7929

z ROBERT FONTAINE GALLERY Representing artists in every stage of their careers, the Robert Fontaine Gallery carries Post-War works through to current expressions of digital media, conceptual installations, and urban interventionism. 256 Worth Ave., robertfontainegallery.com, 305.397.8530 z ROSENBAUM CONTEMPORARY Rosenbaum Contemporary features a nationally recognized, museum-caliber exhibition program of Post-War, modern, and contemporary masters in all mediums, with works by Thomas Hartmann, Hunt Slonem, and Mira Lehr, among others. Main gallery: Boca Raton. 2 Via Parigi, rosenbaumcontemporary.com, 561.994.9180 (more locations online) z RUSSECK GALLERY With roots in Philadelphia, Russeck Gallery now operates on Worth Avenue and specializes in paintings, sculptures, and major works on paper by twentieth-century artists, as well as paintings and sculptures of the late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century American West. 203 Worth Ave., russeckgalleries.com, 561.832.4811

253 Royal Poinciana Way, samuelowen.com, 561.249.1876

z SAMUEL OWEN GALLERY In addition to three locations in New England, Samuel Owen Gallery resides on Royal Poinciana Way and represents contemporary artists who reflect upon the twentieth- and twenty-first-century zeitgeist. Its roster includes South Florida–based artists as well as Palm Beach artist Cayla Birk.

z SUROVEK GALLERY Surovek Gallery identifies “the acquisition and sale of American works of art” as its “foremost goal,” offering American paintings, drawings, watercolors, and prints from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. 349 Worth Ave. 8 Via Parigi, surovekgallery.com, 561.832.0422

SOTHEBY’S PALM BEACH Sotheby’s carries an array of luxury goods, from fine art to fine jewelry and automobiles. 50 Cocoanut Row Suite S101, sothebys.com/palmbeach, 561.710.8830

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VIEW WORKS BY DAVID BANEGAS (ABOVE LEFT) AND GABE WEIS (ABOVE RIGHT) AT ODITTO GALLERY IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER, RESPECTIVELY.

TAGLIALATELLA GALLERIES This international gallery has become synonymous with modern and contemporary art, specializing in recent Pop and street art movements. 313 1/2 Worth Ave., taglialatellagalleries.com, 561.833.4700

WEST PALM BEACH z z ARTPRENEURS GALLERY This artistrun gallery aims to merge business success, community, and individual creativity. 408 Northwood Road, artpreneursgallery.com, 561.206.4024 z z THE BOX GALLERY Artist Rolando Chang Barrero’s gallery is also a hub for local, national, and international artists and cultural events. 809 Belvedere Road, theboxgallery.info, 786.521.1199 z HABATAT GALLERIES Specializing in glass, Habatat Galleries represents world-renowned artists and offers custom services. 2401 N. Dixie Hwy., habatatgalleries.com, 561.469.8587 z JF GALLERY This contemporary art gallery nestled in the Antique Row district provides framing services and exhibits new works by nationally and internationally lauded painters and sculptors. 3901 S. Dixie Hwy., jfgallery.com, 561.478.8281 66

z MARY WOERNER FINE ARTS In addition to personal collection services such as restoration, framing, and installation, Mary Woerner sells contemporary paintings, drawings, sculptures, objects, mixed media, and graphics. 3700 S. Dixie Hwy. #7, marywoernerfinearts.com, 561.832.3233 z PALM BEACH ARTIST COLLECTIVE Shop original works by Florida artists online or by appointment at the gallery inside Studio 1608.

1608 S. Dixie Hwy., palmbeach.artistcollectives.org, 415.990.2220 z THE PEACH Discover local creatives at this art collective, which often hosts open studios, workshops, and special events. 3950 Georgia Ave., thepeachwpb.com, 561.532.0900 WHITE CUBE This seasonal art gallery hosts exhibitions by such major artists as Gilbert & George and Theaster Gates. 2512 Florida Ave., whitecube.com, 949.981.4893

PALM BEACH GARDENS CALL OF AFRICA’S NATIVE VISIONS GALLERIES Native Visions specializes in works by internationally acclaimed environmental and wildlife artists, including David Longmead and Margaret Gradwell. 4600 PGA Blvd. Suite 105, nativevisions.com, 561.741.1600

ONESSIMO FINE ART Showcasing fine art, sculpture, and contemporary glass from old and modern masters plus established contemporary artists. 4530 PGA Blvd. Suite 101, onessimofineart. com, 561.355.8061 (more locations online) z STUDIO E GALLERY For collectors wanting to discover a not-yet-famous talent or an internationally known artist, this is the place to browse original works in glass, bronze, mixed media, and paintings. 4600 PGA Blvd. Suite 101, studioegallery.com, 561.799.3333

JUPITER/TEQUESTA z LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER GALLERY & SCHOOL OF ART Founded by a group of artists and the son of the founders of the Norton Museum of Art, the Lighthouse ArtCenter boasts a gallery that features curated exhibitions centered around works by local, national, and international artists. 373 Tequesta Drive, lighthousearts.org, 561.746.3101 z MAC ART GALLERIES MAC Art Galleries offers a diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, photography, glass, and installations, and provides personalized guidance and inhome showings to clients. 4601 Military Trail Unit 101, macfineart.com, 561.429.4829 (more locations online)

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z THE VILLAGE ART STUDIOS This hidden gem has championed and sold the original works of local artists for 10 years. 578 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, thevillageartists.webs.com, 561.310.8499

LAKE WORTH BEACH z CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY The Cultural Council’s Lake Worth Beach headquarters is home to three gallery spaces (the main gallery, solo gallery, and north gallery), all dedicated to celebrating and showcasing works by Palm Beach County artists. 601 Lake Ave., palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901 z z MTN SPACE In addition to special exhibitions, this artist-owned gallery offers curation, collection development, and art rental services. 502 Lake Ave., mtnspace.com, 561.285.4883 z PALM BEACH ART, ANTIQUE & DESIGN SHOWROOM This arts hub displays fine art and design objects from an array of international and national galleries, and also hosts special events, lectures, and exhibitions. 500 N. Dixie Hwy., palmbeachdesignshowroom.com, 561.229.0046 z STEIDEL CONTEMPORARY Known for sculptural objects and emerging international collections, Steidel Contemporary hosts exhibitions showcasing mixed-media makers, ceramists, and glass artists. 500 N. Dixie Hwy. Suite 305, steidelcontemporary.com, 561.283.2446

DELRAY BEACH z ADDISON GALLERY In the Pineapple Grove arts district, this contemporary art gallery represents both established and emerging artists whose work the gallery describes as innovative, passionate, and uplifting. 206 N.E. 2nd St., addisongallery.com, 561.278.5700 z z AMANDA JAMES GALLERY This boutique gallery is run by a husband-and-wife team of artists, James Knill and Amanda Johnson. 400 Gulfstream Blvd. #7, amandajamesgallery.com, 561.270.7832 z ARTS WAREHOUSE This arts incubator also holds exhibitions where local arts enthusiasts can discover new and exciting works by the artists who create within the warehouse and others. 313 N.E. 3rd St., artswarehouse.org, 561.330.9614

TO NOVEMBER 4, ROSENBAUM CONTEMPORARY IN BOCA RATON DISPLAYS JAMES FISHER: IMAGINED WORLDS, INCLUDING SUCH OIL-ON-LINEN WORKS AS (CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE) THE AIR OF HIGHLAND MARY; BEYOND ICE AND NIGHT AND FEAR; AND HYACINTHS AND THISTLES.

BLUE GALLERY Across two locations, Blue Gallery showcases heavy hitters in contemporary art. 600 E. Atlantic Ave., 616 E. Atlantic Ave., bluefineart.com, 561.265.0020, 561.562.5390 z DEBILZAN GALLERIES Artist William DeBilzan creates both paintings and sculptures featuring elongated figures, engaging textures, and a rich color palette. 38 E. Atlantic Ave., debilzan.com, 561.266.2090 FORD FINE ART For a snapshot of the best in Latin American art, visit Ford Fine Art and view works by Mexican, South American, and Central American masters. 260 N.E. 5th Ave., fordfineart.com, 561.243.0630 z THE HEART OF DELRAY GALLERY Featuring works by more than 90 artists, including some who call Delray Beach home.

301 N.E. 2nd Ave., theheartofdelraygallery.com, 561.278.0074 z JOHN SCHUYLER GALLERY At his gallery, John Schuyler displays his ethereal abstract landscapes and paintings. 200 N.E. 2nd Ave. Suite 101, johnschuyler.com, 561.330.4615 z z MAGNUS & GORDON GALLERY Established in 2013, this gallery features the work of South Florida artists Brenda Gordon and Magnus Sebastian. 354 N.E. 4th St. Unit C, magnusandgordongallery.com, 561.212.6714 POSH ART GALLERY This 4,000-squarefoot gallery is home to a roster of more than 55 contemporary artists. 9089 W. Atlantic Ave. Suite 104, poshdesignstudio.net, 561.591.3680

z RENATA FINE ARTS Stop by to peruse modern and contemporary works on paper, sculptures, and paintings. 502 E. Atlantic Ave. Suite 103, renatafinearts.com, 561.385.4779 z SUNDOOK FINE ART GALLERIES Sundook has earned a national reputation for its vast catalogue of original paintings, fine art prints, bronze sculptures, and acrylic sculptures. 524 E. Atlantic Ave., sundook.com, 561.266.3425

BOCA RATON z SPONDER GALLERY With a focus on PostWar paintings, sculpture, and photography, this gallery provides support and consulting in all aspects of collecting, including appraisal services. The Boca Raton, 501 E. Camino Real, spondergallery.com, 561.241.3050 z VERTU FINE ART This established gallery boasts Pop, abstract expressionism, and optical art as well as photography. 5250 Town Center Circle Suite 128, vertufineart.com, 561.368.4680 WENTWORTH GALLERY With locations across the East Coast, Wentworth Gallery features works by some of the world’s most acclaimed artists. 6000 Glades Road #1089, wentworthgallery.com, 561.338.0804 art&culture

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LENS AN A-MUSE-ING EVENING Celebrating individuals and organizations that champion the cultural community The Colony, Palm Beach April 3, 2023 RICHARD BODWELL AND CHERYL CROWLEY

PHILLIP EDWARDS, MUSE AWARD WINNER STEPHANIE GLAVIN OF BANK OF AMERICA, SUZEE EDWARDS

JEAN SHARF, DON EPHRAIM

MARTI LA TOUR AND GEORGE T. ELMORE

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DAVE LAWRENCE, MUSE AWARD WINNER GARY CADWALLADER OF PALM BEACH DRAMAWORKS, GRAND BENEFACTRESS ROE GREEN

SAMANTHA WILKINS, ROMILY WOTRING MARTHA GRIFFITH, MUSE AWARD WINNER AJ BROCKMAN, JO BROCKMAN

SHEILA ZAYAS AND VINNIE TORRALBES

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MEMBER PREVIEW FOR 2023 BIENNIAL Kicking off the popular juried show with artists and art fans Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach April 20, 2023

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2022 ARTIST INNOVATION FELLOW CARIN WAGNER

OPENING RECEPTION FOR 2022 ARTIST INNOVATION FELLOWSHIP SHOWCASE Spotlighting the work of the council’s six 2022 Fellows in style Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach | July 20, 2023

AYIZE HANIF, 2022 ARTIST INNOVATION FELLOW KIANGA JINAKI

JACEK GANCARZ

KYLE LUCKS, KIRA WATT, JEAN MARC GOLDEN

2022 ARTIST INNOVATION FELLOW SHANIQUE SCOTT AND HER DANCERS

2022 ARTIST INNOVATION FELLOW HENRIETT MICHEL AND MARC SCHREIBER

STEPHEN TIGER AND 2022 ARTIST INNOVATION FELLOW YVETTE NORWOOD-TIGER, JOSE ROMAN DUQUE

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ARTWORK BY JOSEPH VELASQUEZ, CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: CORRIDO DE LUIS JIMENEZ (2022); LA MUERTE PANDÉMICA (2022); FAILING TO STAY AFLOAT (2021).

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Joseph Velasquez has always viewed art as a means of storytelling. As a kid, he would use images to communicate with his Spanish-speaking grandmother—a practice that helped him build his visual vocabulary. Another constant in his life has been military service. His grandfather’s brother fought in World War II; his grandfather, who worked as a welder and taught others how to weld, used to say that he trained Rosie the Riveter. Three of his uncles served in Vietnam.

“I first began copying pictures and portraits of my uncles who served in the military,” Velasquez says of his early relationship to art. “My grandmother would create these altars for them for Día de los Muertos, and I began drawing the portraits of family at a young age. It’s something that my grandma encouraged.”

Velasquez is also a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces and now works as an associate professor and the head of printmaking at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. From November 3 to December 9, his work will be on display at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s Lake Worth Beach gallery as part of an exhibition entitled Veterans of Palm Beach County.

Since relocating to South Florida, Velasquez notes that the region’s scenery and colors have enhanced his palette. It’s also inspired him to embrace more eco-friendly processes within his printmaking. Culturally, he believes the richness and diversity of the Latino population has greatly impacted the narratives within his work. “My Spanish has grown leaps and bounds just by being here,” he adds. His grandmother would be proud. josephvelasquez.com —Mary Murray

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Genius Loci Historic Northwest at Heart & Soul Park Genius Loci is inspired by the legacy of the Sunset Lounge, known as the “Cotton Club of the South,” and the history of The Styx, a Black community that built Palm Beach then burned to the ground in 1910. An oversized RCA-inspired gramophone, Genius Loci captures the Spirit of a Place, inviting visitors to ponder what voices of Black history would be amplified from the earth.

Rendering Courtesy of Nekisha Durrett Studio Genius Loci is made possible through a partnership between ArtLife WPB and West Palm Beach CRA.

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