Page 10 - The Jewish Voice - February '25

Page 10, The Jewish Voice

Local Happenings from page 9 Nalley, Bernard Perry, Marsha & Stephen Rabb, Lawrence
Rothenberg, Susan Schwartz, Gretchen Shugart, Louise Lighthouse ArtCenter’s 12th
a special fete. PBD’s 25th Anniversary Gala, which takes Snyder, and PBD Chief Financial & Operating Officer Annual Plein Air Festival,
place on Saturday, March 15, at the Kravis Center for the Rudina Toro.
Performing Arts’ Cohen Pavilion (Black Tie Optional), will Individual tickets are $750, and a variety of March 2 to 8
be a glittering celebration of the company’s rich history. sponsorships are still available. To purchase tickets or
The festivities get under way at 6:30 p.m. with a sponsorships, and for further information, please visit Art lovers and outdoor enthusiasts will find inspiration at
cocktail reception in the lobby. The room will feature palmbeachdramaworks.org or contact Sue Ellen Beryl: Lighthouse ArtCenter’s (LAC) 12th Annual Plein Air Festival.
an art exhibit that spotlights the teamwork involved sberyl@palmbeachdramaworks.org / 561.514.4042, x102. This unique event brings together 30 internationally renowned
in putting on a show, paying tribute to everyone from artists who will compete for over $15,000 in cash and prizes
directors and designers to the box office, marketing, ChangeMakers: while painting local landscapes “en plein air” — a French term
development, and public relations departments with a meaning “in the open air.” Renowned landscape painter Mary
variety of clever displays. Rabbi Manis Friedman Garrish will serve as this year’s judge.
Dinner, dancing, and entertainment follow, beginning With a full schedule of events, free artist demonstrations,
at 7:30. Dinner will be served to the sounds of string By Rob Berger and freshly painted artwork available for purchase, the
instrumentalists playing classical arrangements of Last month, Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens hosted festival promises a week of creative energy and community
contemporary music. A DJ takes over when the dancing another installment of its Change Makers Series, featuring engagement.
begins. Rabbi Manis Friedman, YouTube’s most popular rabbi, and
One of the evening’s most anticipated highlights is a moderated by Rabbi
costume fashion show, curated by and featuring the wide- Dovid Vigler. During
ranging work of Brian O’Keefe, PBD’s gifted resident the lecture — titled
costume designer and costume shop manager. Actors will The Untold Story of
serve as models, and huge projections that include research, Adam & Eve: Setting
sketches, and photos will augment the fashion show to the Record Straight
provide a sense of all the work that goes into a design. on Eve as the Heroine
The Hon. Ann Brown is the Gala chair. The Gala of Humanity — Rabbi
Committee is made up of Beth Alcade, Penny Bank, Friedman offered a
PBD Managing Director Sue Ellen Beryl, Tina Bolton,
Benjamin G. Boynton, Bruce Cohen, Hermine Drezner,
Susan Ellerin, Edith Hall Friedheim, Jim Fuld, Susan
Goldfein, PBD Producing Artistic Director William
Hayes, Lisa Koza, Lew Kramer, Carlton Moody, Cynthia

Ralph Papa and Manon Sander painting the Jupiter Inlet
Lighthouse at sunrise

What Is Plein Air Painting?
Unlike studio work, plein air pieces reflect the
immediacy and energy of outdoor settings.
thought-provoking interpretation of the story of Adam and LAC’s Executive Director, Jeni Licata, describes it
Eve. He challenged traditional interpretations, arguing that best: “Plein air painting captures something no photograph
God did not punish Adam and Eve for eating from the Tree of ever can—the energy, immediacy, and true essence of
Knowledge of Good and Evil, but rather encouraged them to a moment. The feel of the day, whether it’s the sun’s
do so. The rabbi suggested that the story is not about sin and warmth, the crispness of a breeze, or the calm of a perfect
Southern Exposure Technologies punishment, but about the human journey of self-discovery morning, flows directly from the artist’s brush onto the
Computer Install/Setup/Repair and the responsibility of every Jew to repair the world through canvas, creating a sense of tangible and timeless place.”
tikun olam. Rather than being the villain, Eve was the heroine
Festival Highlights
(561) 315-0144 because she, not Adam, understood G-d’s directive to leave Paint Out Competition (March 2, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
getsetgo.annie@gmail.com the comfort of the Garden of Evil and transcend into the Kicking off the festival, professional and amateur artists
* DSL, Broadband,Wireless Install lowest world, which required fixing. alike will gather at the iconic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse to
* Networking, Troubleshooting According to Rabbi Friedman, Eve understands that create masterpieces in a fast-paced, two-hour timed event.
* Instruction pain and suffering is horrible and the sooner they, and the Over $2,000 in prizes will be awarded, and the completed
* Hardware/Software Installation generations to follow, begin to fix it, the better it will be for works will be available for purchase immediately
* Virus/Spyware/Adware Fix all of humanity. Eve’s act of persuading Adam to eat from following the competition.
* Cleanup/Maintenance/Backup
* Business Consult/Startup/Move the forbidden tree was not a sin, it was a sacrifice. Daily Plein Air Painting and Demonstrations (March
* Website Design/Maintenance Rabbi Manis’ presentation was filled with anecdotal stories 3 to 7)
Call S.E.T. to install your “new computer, printer and humor, and his back and forth with Rabbi Vigler was Award-winning artists will paint stunning local scenes
and wireless network”! stimulating. You know you attended a great event when you across Palm Beach and Martin counties. From “Old
GET S.E.T. GO! are still talking about it in the car and when you arrive home. Florida” landscapes to picturesque coastlines and iconic
REASONABLE HOURLY, WEEKLY, MONTHLY RATES landmarks, the public is invited to watch these masters
FOR SMALL BUSINESSES FOR AS LOW AS $50.00 AN HOUR, at work. Free, scheduled artist demonstrations will take
WITH A MINIMUM OF 6 HOURS A MONTH, place at Sewall’s Point Park, Riverbend Park, Dubois
OR 2 HOURS A WEEK, OR ON AN AS-NEEDED
BASIS RATE OF $75.00 P/HOUR. Park, and Juno Beach Pier.
START YOUR NEW YEAR WITH SECURE BACKUPS, Artist Meet and Greet and Small Works Sale
QUALITY MAINTENANCE, ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND (Wednesday, March 5, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.)
PERSONABLE ON-SITE SUPPORT! Meet the artists, enjoy light bites, and browse the
(561) 315-0144
CALL S.E.T. TODAY FOR YOUR COMPUTER NEEDS! gallery to purchase artwork. Visitors can also shop the
Small Works Sale, featuring 8” x 8” pieces by participating
artists, perfect for collectors of all levels.
B”H B"H Collectors’ Party and Sale (March 7, 5 to 8 p.m.)
This exclusive evening at LAC offers attendees the
opportunity to meet the artists and purchase freshly
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