Page 3 - Martin Downs Bulletin - January '23

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Hibiscus Children’s Center from page 1
Arts & EntErtAinmEnt The festivities

began with cocktails
Exceptional Collection Foundation, The Kiplinger Family Foundation, Gloria and hors d’oeuvres
and then guests got the
Of J.C. Leyendecker And Whittle and Stan O’Hoppe, Henry and Rachelle (Rocky) chance to roll the dice
in our casino where
Grady, Bob Massey, Bill and Carole Hauke, Florida
Norman Rockwell Art Department of State Division of Cultural Activities, and they experienced all
The Community Foundation Martin-St. Lucie.
the glitz, glamour
Opens At Elliott Museum “A tremendous amount of support is required to and excitement of
bring such a rare exhibit to our museum and without Las Vegas! The lucky
An exceptional collection of art, never before the generosity of our sponsors, this display would not raffle prize winners Frank and Pat Noonan
presented in Florida, recently opened at the Elliott be possible,” said Rob Steele, president and CEO of the took home incredible
Museum in Stuart. The exhibit will run through March Historical Society of Martin County. “We are grateful baskets including spa, golf, bar, wine, and dine around baskets.
3 and features Norman Rockwell and his mentor, J.C. to have such strong support.” Hibiscus Children’s Center is deeply grateful to our generous
Leyendecker, known as two of America’s greatest The Elliott Museum is open seven days a week from sponsors: Royal Flush – Barrie and Joan Damson, Richard
illustrators. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for major holidays, and is and Deborah Kessler, Frank and Patricia Noonan, and Ted and
The exhibit features 20 original works of art – 10 located at 825 N.E. Ocean Blvd. in Stuart. For more Pat Tiemeyer; Straight Flush – Braden and Braden, Architects
by Rockwell and 10 by Leyendecker – and each artist’s information, visit the website, www.hsmc-fl.com or call and Planners, A.I.A., P.A., Albert M. Covelli Foundation – Jo
complete collection of vintage Saturday Evening Post the Elliott Museum at (772) 225-1961. Covelli, Arthur and Marylin Levitt, B.D. and Jane McIntyre
covers – 323 by Rockwell and 322 by Leyendecker. About The Historical Society Of Martin County Foundation, RBC Wealth Management, Nearing & Dallas
The magazine covers range from 1899 through Since 1955, the Historical Society of Martin County Wealth Management Group, and The Jack Strickland Charitable
1963, showing an interesting visual history of the has served as a guardian of local history and a cultural Fund; Four of a Kind – Sally Batz and Henley Sandidge, John and
United States through an ever-changing time. Major center by operating the Elliott Museum and the House Andi Brennan, Richard and Nancy Cassell, Al and Pam Gardner,
events depicted include both World Wars, the Great of Refuge Museum at Gilbert’s Bar, which opened in Senator Gayle Harrell, Dick and Molly Hoffman, Neece Jewelers
Depression, 16 presidential terms, and everlasting 1876 and served as a haven for shipwrecked survivors. – Pam and Matt Neece, David and Joyce Powell, Taube Family
scenes of family life and childhood. The Elliott Museum seeks to preserve and celebrate Giving, The Law Offices of Travis R. Walker, P.A., and Robert
Though not as well known as Rockwell, the American the region’s colorful history by presenting an eclectic J. Weissman Family Fund; Full House – Ability Home Care,
public overwhelmingly considered Leyendecker to be mix of traveling and rotating permanent exhibits, Timothy and Maureen Cotter, Richard and Kathleen Lennon,
“the best illustrator” in the 1920s, according to Judy lectures and experiential events. The House of Refuge’s Savastano Family Foundation, Team Parks, and Richard A.
Goffman Cutler, director of the National Museum of mission is to educate the public about the historical Zappala Family Foundation. Special thanks to D.J. Brian Lemen
American Illustration. Leyendecker and Rockwell significance of Martin County’s iconic landmark and of Hometown Financial Services, Auctioneer Michael Izzolo of
eventually became close friends and the similarities in to ensure its historical integrity and preservation. For Michael Leonard’s Salon, Showgirls Joanne Caras and Maria
their artworks, particularly in Rockwell’s early career, more information, go online to www.hsmc-fl.com or Colonna, Casino Party Planners Rebecca Blumenstein and Riza
are evidence of their close partnership. call (772) 225-1961. Mutluguler, and staff of Mariner Sands.
“I t hink t he Event Chair Diana Baker and her committee dedicated many
similarity between hours to planning this successful fundraiser to raise critical
the two artists will be funding for the children that live at Hibiscus Children’s Center.
the most surprising We are grateful to everyone that helped with their time, talent,
to the public,” said and treasures to help provide the much-needed services abused,
Cutler. “Most people neglected, and abandoned children need to heal from their abuse.
have heard of Norman You are making a difference! If you would like more information
Rockwell and are about Hibiscus, please email Lori Swift at lswift@hcc4kids.org
familiar with his or visit our website at hibiscuschildrenscenter.org.
images of classic Photos by MaryAnn Ketcham
Americana, but few
have heard of J.C.
Leyendecker.”
This exhibit,
presented by the
Historical Society
of Martin County,
is made possible
through the generosity
of these sponsors:
The Lichtenberger

Event Chair Di Baker with Showgirls Joanne Caras and
TAKING CARE OF FAMILIES ON THE TREASURE COAST Maria Colonna
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