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Pinot And Picasso:

Unveiling The 2024 Art For Living Calendar

By Glenna Parris in a formal setting for a delectable plated dinner served
Helping People Succeed’s Pinot and Picasso, An with wine pairings. Sponsors were recognized as well as
Evening of Fine Wine and Art, celebrated 10 years of event host, Bill Lichtenberger. Emcee Darcy Weir shared
distinction while unveiling the 2024 Art for Living her personal volunteer experience with Helping People
Calendar at Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club on Succeed and noted that, in the end, as she learned from
Nov. 18. one of the clients with disabilities, we are all winners.
Artists displayed their calendar pieces in addition Major sponsors included host Bill Lichtenberger,
to several other paintings available for purchase at the Celebrities Fore Kids sponsored by Marlene Filer, Allen
popular event. Artists include Kirsty Smith Innis, Marian Herskowitz, Bob Weissman, John and Dot Coblentz, Bob
Vitale, Charles T. White, Susan Clifford, Stacy Weller Crandall, Jack and Ginny Luther, Live Hearty, James and
Ranieri, Pat Hoshino, Dan Mackin, Patrice Scott, Don Jayne Mondello, The Silvester Foundation, Fred and Patty
MacIntosh, Sharon Ferina, Pamela Patterson, Sue Ann Pollak, Team Temara, and Treasure Coast Urgent Care.
Mosley-Saleeby, Holly Cannon and Laura DeBerard. A special highlight of the evening was the viewing
Fullhouse Entertainment livened up the room as of original Picasso pieces from a private collection. The
nearly 200 guests were greeted with an extravagant silent Standing: Dorothy Liddle, Melody Floyd, Bob Crandall, Suzy
auction while sipping cocktails. Guests were later seated Hutcheson; Seated: Ray Floyd Pinot And Picasso on page 4
Education Foundation Of Martin ArtsFest 2024 …

County Announces Teacher Of The What’s New?

Year Award Winners By Jackie Holfelder

ArtsFest has been dazzling the Treasure Coast
The Education since 1988. The 2024 version promises to continue
Foundation of Martin the tradition … with some special new twists to add
County announced its to the excitement.
Teacher of the Year Set for Feb. 10 to 11 at East Ocean Boulevard and
winners during a special Memorial Park in downtown Stuart, ArtsFest will run
celebration on Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
at the MIDFLORIDA Born of a desire by MartinArts to promote and
Credit Union Event celebrate local arts and culture, ArtsFest brings the
Center. Joshua Perry community together every year. The fine arts are the
of Crystal Lake backbone of the event, thanks to the reputation of the
Elementary School participating artists. But it doesn’t end there. Music,
took top honors and Ted Hessing of Keiser kids’ activities presented by community organizations,
was named the 2023/24 Martin County School District’s University (high school student art, the Chopped competition, and other events
Martin County Teacher Teacher of the Year winner Ian Cotner and Joy Kastanias category sponsor) and Kyle will ensure that ArtsFest will maintain its award-
of the Year. He will go Joshua Perry of Crystal Lake of the Treasure Coast Gorton of South Fork High winning image.
on to represent Martin Elementary School and Devin Classical Academy, middle School, the high school
County in the state Carlson, partner and general school category winner. category winner. Photo by
competition to become manager of Audi Stuart, Infiniti Photo by Doreen Poreba Doreen Poreba
the Florida Department Stuart and Alfa Romeo Stuart,
of Education’s Teacher the event sponsor. Photo by The Education Foundation also recognized Joy
of the Year. Doreen Poreba Kastanias of the Treasure Coast Classical Academy,
De vi n Ca rl son, who won the middle school category, and Kyle Gorton
partner and general manager of Audi Stuart, Infiniti Stuart of South Fork High School, the high school category
and Alfa Romeo Stuart, the event sponsor, presented Perry winner. In all, there were 24 nominees competing for the
with his award. top spots.
In addition, Bessey Creek
Elementary won the Spirit
Award, which was based on
its theme, costumes, props
and enthusiasm.
Perry is currently a fifth
grade teacher of gifted Stilt walkers at 2022 ArtsFest

Education Foundation ArtsFest 2024 on page 4
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