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During this wild evening, arT happenings
guests were also treated to
Bold Vision, a short film
narrated by best-selling
author James Patterson. Jason Newsted And Friends Benefit
Jamie Niven conducted
the lively live auction, which
included premier exclusive Concert At Lighthouse ArtCenter
packages. Journey to Africa
guests bid on an African
safari trip curated by James On Feb. 10 and 11, Jason Newsted and Friends
Currie and Simon Gluckman performed benefit concerts at Lighthouse ArtCenter
of Intrepid Expeditions; in Tequesta. The performances were intimate
Gustavo Novoa custom evenings limited to 100 tickets at $100 per ticket.
art donated by Findlay A six-time Grammy Award winner and Rock
Galleries; a Jamaican fantasy Christopher and Anne ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer, Jason Newsted is famous
luxury golf trip donated by Flowers for his contributions to Metallica from 1986 to
Michele Rollins of Rose 2001. Beyond his many musical achievements,
Hall; a sunset cocktail party he is a self-taught multimedia artist. Jason has
aboard superyacht Kimberlie shown art at Art New York, Art Miami, Art Basel,
donated by Kimberlie Glaser and in duo exhibits with his wife Nicole Newsted
as well as Shannon McCoy at Lighthouse ArtCenter. Jason’s wife, Nicole is
of Worth Avenue Yachts; a a formally educated artist whose paintings are
private dinner party at the in collections across the United States, Europe,
zoo for 26 guests donated the Middle East, and Asia. Together the couple
by Table 26; rare wine lots showcased their art in the exhibition LIKE MIND Chris Scianni, Kalika Osgood, Jason Newsted, Carl Schmid and
from 1961; and two owners’ at the ArtCenter through March 1. Jesse Farnsworth
tickets to Super Bowl LVII.
Honorary Chairman
Thomas C. Quick engaged
the crowd with a call to the
heart by raising additional
donations to connect Title
One children to hands-on Jack and Eileen Connors
education programs in the
zoo’s “outdoor classroom.”
Changing lives and saving
wildlife requires a bold
vision and a big plan – and
the zoo has both. Mary Beal, Kalika Osgood and Nicole Matt Riopelle, Christine Templeton and
Palm Beach Zoo Newsted Chad Steve, Nancy Politsch and Ron Shaw Catherine Sorrentino
thanks the generous
sponsors, underwriters and Proceeds from the concert and a portion of
community partners as well the proceeds from art sales went toward the
as specialty cocktail and ArtCenter’s mission to inspire, engage, and
wine sponsors Maker’s connect all walks of life through the universal
Mark, Sipsmith, Dano’s language of art through classes, exhibitions, and
Tequila, Tito’s Handmade events. One of the ArtCenter’s signature programs,
Vodka and Beverly Hills Art For All, offers art to underserved populations
Vineyards award-winning Stephen Myers and Terry regardless of financial resources. The program
Super Tuscan wine. Taylor provides youth scholarships, art education to
From Forest Stewardship schools that would otherwise not have art in their
Council certified paper curriculum, and art classes to veterans, seniors,
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that protects forests for and individuals with special needs. For more Amy Crain and Anne Palumbo Michele Edelman and David Edelman
wildlife like bears to Bird information, visit lighthousearts.org.
Friendly certified coffee Photos by Gail V. Haines Art Happenings on page 9
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served with dessert that
preserves habitat for wild
birds, and B Corporation
certified spirit partners,
Palm Beach Zoo and
Conservation Society is
living its wildlife-saving
mission. The goal is to
inspire all guests to act
on behalf of wildlife
everywhere with wildlife-
protecting actions that can Mei Sze and Jeff Greene
lead to big conservation
impact.
To join the zoo in its
conservation efforts and
to learn more, visit www.
palmbeachzoo.org.
About Palm Beach Zoo
And Conservation Society
For more than 50 years,
Palm Beach Zoo and
Conservation Society has
provided guests with up-
close and personal animal
encounters that connect
people to wildlife. Palm
Beach Zoo guests explore
a wild ecosystem thriving Carla and Terry Taylor
on 23 lush, tropical acres
while discovering hundreds of exotic animals. Palm Beach
Zoo participates in AZA Species Survival Plan programs,
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ensuring healthy animal populations for rare and endangered
species. The impact of a visit to Palm Beach Zoo extends
beyond the gates, inspiring people to take action and save
wildlife in wild places. For more information, visit www.
palmbeachzoo.org.