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Experience Mr. LightsAndPaint
Michael Andrew Jacobson

Emerging Artist creates Mixed Media Art with LED Lights, bringing his Art to Life

Determined and ambitious for something new and great, Michael Andrew Jacobson aka Mr. LightsAndPaint has a unique understanding of the mechanics of artistic talent, which he creatively demonstrates through his works of art.    Using various mediums and color schemes, his artwork develops a rhythm of its own. Lights and Paint…more than just a painting and a visual show, it is artwork that comes alive.

“See without the eyes, just thoughts of an open mind”

“I love the mystical world of sacred geometrical shapes and the interconnectivity of color and light theory; which is demonstrated when my work is alive. As my LightsAndPaint creations continue to evolve so will my inspiration, and new bodies of work will awaken.” explains Michael.

Born in New York City, Michael was raised on Star Island in Miami Beach.  Michael’s mother, Roni Jacobson is a Palm Beach resident and an avid art collector as well as a supporter of the local Arts Community.  She noticed and cultivated Michael’s artistic talents from a young age.  “Michael’s teachers recognized his artistic leanings, when he was at Miami Country Day School, the Cushman School, and the University of Miami.” explains his mother.  He worked for a time at the Marlborough Galleries in New York City, and his work has been exhibited at the Lowe Art Museum in Miami. 

When asked about the inspiration of color and light theory art, Michael explains, “I came up with it on accident after painting in a color changing LED lit room… When I turned on the actual lights my painting was nothing of what I had imagined; thus MrLightsAndPaint was created.”  

Michael Andrew Jacobson 

“Art is everything and everything is art; creativity has no limits it’s infinite, unbound, and interconnected. I hope my passion grabs you when you look at my work.  It defines me as I love to hear what people think and feel when they see my work in person.” says Michael. 

Mr. LightsAndPaint is active in Wynwood, and a member of Miami’s Young Artist Initiative.  

His FAVORITE QUOTE:

“If you want to change the world and the world isn’t willing to change, then change a group, and if that group isn’t willing to change, then change a friend, and if that friend isn’t willing to change, then change yourself then the world is bound to follow.”  UNKNOWN

Stay tuned for an upcoming special engagement in West Palm Beach. 

 

 

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Polo Personalities Support Boys & Girls Club

First of a series of events benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County SELLS OUT

In spite of rescheduling due to Hurricane Matthew, the 2016 Wellington Golf Tournament benefiting the Neil S Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club sold out!  The event which takes place at the Wanderers Club was rescheduled to November 13 2016. Leading the charge this year is Chairman Nic Roldan.

Marley Goodman Overman & Georgina Bloomberg

Marley Goodman Overman & Georgina Bloomberg

 

It’s no secret the celebrity-studded Boys and Girls Club fundraisers are among the most coveted events to attend.  Shoppers, shooters and party-goers should mark their calendars!  A for sure sell out will be the 2017 Wellington Dinner Dance which takes place January 6th– equestrian champions Georgina Bloomberg and Marley Goodman Overman are returning as two of the Chairmen.

This year’s theme is Passport to Paradise and highlights include music by HyRyze, performances by the Club’s dance team, and amazing vacation packages that include an extravagant equestrian experience for auction

 

Mark Your Calendar Now For These Popular Upcoming Boys & Girls Club Events

NOVEMBER:  2016 HOLIDAY TRUNK SHOW at Seagate Hotel & Spa

DECEMBER:  2nd Annual Tower Shoot at Pine Creek Sporting Club

JANUARY:  2017 WELLINGTON DINNER DANCE

FEBRUARY:  2017 GALA – THE WINTER BALL at The Breakers Palm Beach

Click here for event ticket and registration information 

Nic Roldan, Gillian Johnston, Neil Hirsch, Nacho Figueras, Melissa Ganzi take the trophy at Great Futures Polo Day.

Nic Roldan, Gillian Johnston, Neil Hirsch, Nacho Figueras, Melissa Ganzi take the trophy at Great Futures Polo Day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Canvas Art Gala set the stage for Second Annual Outdoor Museum Show

Gala kicked off Nation’s Largest Outdoor Museum

A crowd of more than 300 art enthusiasts, celebrities and socialites attended the exclusive gala and after-party for CANVAS, the outdoor museum show, that is gearing up for its second year using Downtown West Palm Beach as it’s “cultural canvas” on November 11-20.  The party took place October 22 at the CANVAS VIP Pop-up Lounge at 1016 Clare Avenue in West Palm Beach.  The event was co-chaired by Bettina Anderson, Lizzi Bickford and Chris Leavitt of Million Dollar listing fame.

Lizzi Bickford, Chris Leavitt, Bettina Anderson

Lizzi Bickford, Chris Leavitt, Bettina Anderson

DJ Adam Lipson kept the energy upbeat throughout the night with special performances by Sean’s Dance Factory and four-time Grammy nominee, Ja Rule.

Guests enjoyed drinks courtesy of Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Perrier® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water and a sit-down dinner from Wellington Hospitality Group.  Proceeds from the event benefit CANVAS Art Charities, a non-profit organization dedicated to funding visual arts to enrich public spaces and foster social and economic outcomes.

The competition was fierce during the live auction as guests had the chance to bid on sought after items including a Cuba Experience trip hosted by CANVAS founder, Nicole Henry; a one-week lease of the newest, sleekest, Aston Martin; a VIP package to the Kentucky Derby; and tickets for two to Hamilton with five-star accommodations at The Plaza Hotel, just to name a few of the outstanding items available for bid. Ja Rule went home with a one-of-a-kind original painting by Pipsqueak Was Here!!!, part of the 2016 official CANVAS artist lineup.

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Nicole Henry and Ja Rule

“I am so grateful for everyone who attended and graciously donated to this important cause,” said Nicole Henry, founder and curator of CANVAS. “Through their generosity and sponsorships, we will be able to create a curated show filled with visionary masterpieces that will broaden the mind and inspire creative excellence. I can’t wait to show you what these internationally acclaimed artists will bring to our city.”

Click here to view more photos

Billed as the nation’s largest outdoor museum show, CANVAS will transform Downtown West Palm Beach on November 11-20, 2016. Starting this year, CANVAS will be centrally located along the busy Flagler Drive, directly across the Intracoastal Waterway from Palm Beach. The green space will be built into a world-class outdoor museum accessible to the public year-round with rotating exhibitions and its annual show in November. Artists from across the globe will create monumental installations and murals in the Kids Art Park, Chamber Park, and Installation Park, part of the multi-phase project launching this November. Similar to last year, there will be a menu of exciting free and ticketed events:

CANVAS schedule of events:

 Nov. 11, 7 – 11 p.m. – CANVAS Local Showdown in Northwood

 Nov. 12, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. – CANVAS Sip + Stir

 Nov. 13, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – CANVAS Kids Day

 Nov. 18, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; 6 – 9 p.m. – CANVAS Art + Fashion Engaged   featuring Marchesa Trunk Show

 Nov. 20, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – CANVAS ‘Be Art’ Closing Brunch

For more information or to purchase tickets http://www.canvaswpb.org

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‘THE IMMORTALS’
by Tori Eversmann
Wife of BLACK HAWK DOWN Hero

Tori Eversmann, author of ‘The Immortals’ will be at Meat Market Palm Beach for a book signing Tuesday, November 15th. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet her husband, First Sergeant Matt Eversmann, who was immortalized in the epic film Black Hawk Down  and inspired the lead character in her book.

A portion of proceeds raised at the event from book sales or dinner will benefit American Humane- American Humane provides a) lifesaving service dogs to veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress;b) protects America’s hard-working military dogs and recognizes their heroic contributions to our country- both on and off the battlefield. 

I had the pleasure of meeting this talented author and her honorable husband on several occasions. Extremely impressed by an inexplicable bond between the two of them, I purchased a copy of The Immortals .  It was not only entertaining but enlightening to realize how little we know about the challenges faced by the family members left behind.

About the Immortals:

Eversmann’s semi-autobiographical character, Calli Coleman, abruptly lands in the role of Army wife in provincial Sackets Harbor, New York, when her husband is recalled to active military duty during the Iraq War. Calli and her young family face the adversity of transitioning to their new military life and the complicated social hierarchy that goes with it. Uprooted from their hometown, family and friends, their new life as an Army family becomes even more unsettling when Calli learns that her husband will soon be deployed to Iraq.

“New friendships sustain Calli through loneliness and the ever-present specter of widowhood. ‘The Immortals’ is an examination of marriage, friendship, war and death,” said Eversmann.

About the Author

Tori Eversmann

Tori Eversmann

Tori Eversmann, wife of retired First Sergeant Matt Eversmann, the soldier who inspired the lead character in the book and Jerry Bruckheimer’s movie Black Hawk Down, has captivating stories of her time as an Army wife and its aftermath in the post-9-/11 world. Amid adversity, Tori worked tirelessly as a single parent, a cheerleader for her husband’s wounded men at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and as a conduit of information from the front lines during her husband’s 15-month deployment in the Iraq war, all to keep her and the other Army wives afloat. Tori received her B.A. in English/Creative Writing from Skidmore College and currently lives in West Palm Beach with her husband, daughter, two dogs and two cats.

 

 

 

Trailer Video of Black Hawk Down

 

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Wine and Truffle Summer Dinner at
Meat Market Palm Beach

 

Leave it to Meat Market Palm Beach to get a head start on Truffle Season– yes, that’s right!  Black AND White truffles. Palm Beach’s sizzling steakhouse is continuing its popular Summer Wine Dinner Series with a four-course Wine and Truffles Dinner on Wednesday, September 28, 2016.  

Crafted by Chef/Co-Owner Sean Brasel, the menu will feature bold and savory dishes prepared with truffles, widely considered one of the world’s most desired culinary delicacies, sought after for their aromatic flavor. Each course will be paired with wines from Inglenook Winery of Napa Valley.

First Course
White Truffle with Foie Gras and Chicken Liver
Roasted in Puff Pastry with Green Apple, Citrus Apple Salad and Indian Truffle Honey Sauce
2013 Inglenook Blancaneaux

Second Course
Wood Grilled Wahoo with Oxtail Marmalade with Black Truffle Red Wine Sauce
Heirloom Baby Carrot, Potato Pearls and Freshly Shaved Black Truffle in Olive Oil
2012 Inglenook CASK Cabernet Sauvignon

Third Course
Clear Creek Farms Wagyu Sirloin with White Truffle-infused Boniato Fritters and
Blackberry Truffle Red Wine Emulsion
2012 Inglenook Rubicon Meritage

Fourth Course
Goat Cheese Bavarois with Chocolate Oat Crumble, Chocolate Sorbet,
Whipped Truffle Honey and Bee Pollen
2012 Inglenook RC Reserve Syrah

The dinner, priced at $150 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) will start with a reception at 7PM, followed by the sit-down dinner at 7:30PM

The word got out before invitations were sent out, so only about 10 seats left at this time.  To reserve call 561 354 9800

 

 

 

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Savvy September Traveling to MYKONOS 











For most, September means back-to-school, back-to-work and back-to-reality which means its the perfect time for savvy  and travelers with discerning taste to pack up and go!   Europe saves its true charms for September, and Mykonos is no exception. More options on where to stay, easier to make last minute dining decisions without reservations and better deals available are just some of the perks. A devoted foodie, I particularly enjoyed  ‘An Eating diary from a perfect week in Mykonos‘ by my  trusted friend and true expert, Heather Warburton.  Below is a small representation of the article.   (To view complete article)


There are many reasons to go to Mykonos—the color of the water alone, the music, and the stunning villas—but undoubtedly, the food scene will convince you. If you intend to eat light and vegetarian, you’ll find no better place, and then again, if you’re more into feta cheese and baklava, you’ll be just fine too.


I recently spent five days in Mykonos in early July, and in addition to Katrin- family-run restaurant featured above these are some of my favorites:


Spilia


Spilia
Spilia


Built into a cove of Agia Anna, next to Kalafati beach, Spilia is one of the more elegant restaurants on island. The restaurant is multi-level, giving each seating area an intimacy occasionally lacking in Mykonos, and the soft blue water is truly at your feet (half our table took a dip between courses). Their lobster pasta is one of the signature dishes, and a waiter caught and opened sea urchins in plain site, ensuring total freshness. Can’t miss item? The fudge-like chocolate cake. Trust me, you want it.










Other top restaurants recommended are Interni for dinner; Scorpios for dining and partying; Kiki’s Tavern, the romantic Avra and the Belvedere.  images (1)


 


Click here to read more about the restaurant scene


If the restaurant scene alone has you craving Mykonos, check out the villa listings on Mykonos here or email SGoulart@wimco.com


 


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Villa LIV KYM


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Villa LIV GAI


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


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	Collectors know Baltimore is the place to be in August				


36th Annual Baltimore Art, Antique and Jewelry Show adds Juried Fine Craft Component


Acclaimed as the most anticipated event of the Summer Art Season, the iconic Baltimore Art, Antique & Jewelry Show is much more than your typical retail Art show.  With an extensive array of prominent estate jewelers, antiquarian book dealers, and exhibitors offering everything from majolica to contemporary art, there is truly something for everyone.   Now celebrating its 36th year, the Baltimore Art, Antique & Jewelry Show makes its annual return to the Baltimore Convention Center August 25th through the 28th.  This year, the expansive show will present the spectacular collections of more than 400 international exhibitors, including a book fair section, and an exciting new Fine Craft section, featuring a juried exhibition of artists.


The Show historically attracts fine art, antique and jewelry aficionados from all corners of the globe to explore the show’s exquisite array of rare treasures from the last several thousand years, including furniture, American and European silver, major works of art, Asian antiquities, porcelain, rare manuscripts and books.  Americana, antique and estate jewelery, glass textiles and more.  With lots of unique items to review, guests enjoy shopping the Best of the Best as well as the convenience of full-service restaurants, coffee bars, and lounge areas on the show floor to offer a break while they treasure hunt.


Irina Grammatina hand painted silk scarf
Irina Grammatina hand painted silk scarf


 


This year’s addition of The Baltimore Fine Craft Show is yet another reason to visit the show. Jurors include Lloyd Herman, Founding Director, Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Museum of American Art; Jane Milosh, Director, Provenance Initiative and Michael Monroe, Director Emeritus, Bellevue Museum


 


The Baltimore Art, Antique & Jewelry Show will take place August 25-28, 2016 at the Baltimore Convention Center, One West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.




Please visit www.BaltimoreSummerShow.com for additional informtiton or to purchase tickets


The Baltimore Art, Antique & Jewelry Show is a Palm Beach Show Group Event.  www.Palm BeachShowGroup.com






















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	PAUL HOBBS- the Steve Jobs of Wine				
Meat Market hosts exclusive wine pairing dinner with Paul Hobbs Winery


Those of you who share the passion for ‘making every bite count‘– like I do,  MUST come to the  PAUL HOBBS wine dinner.  Chef Sean Brasel has created an exquisite menu to complement the carefully selected wines by Paul Hobbs.   Jonathan Negrin, Meat Market’s wine sommelier  will be on hand to personally tend to the guests questions and needs.  Before embarking on a four-course sensual journey, guests will be welcomed with a Pulenta Estate Sauvignon paired with wood-grilled Tuna Tataki, roasted shrimp empanadas and watermelon gazpacho shots. The ‘gastronome‘ experience will include delicacies such as Duck Terrine and Braised Lamb Osso Bucco.  You have to click on the menu to find out what other surprises Chef Sean is cooking up!  I find the dessert particularly intriguing!


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“The Steve Jobs of Wine is an apt metaphor to describe the ardent exactitude of winemaker and consultant Paul Hobbs.  He’s a quality fanatic”  —Forbes Magazine.  


 Click here to read complete article


Paul Hobbs is known for its meticulous vineyard management and minimally-invasive wine-making techniques, producing wines which express their vineyard origins with finesse, complexity and authenticity.


“We limit attendance to these special wine tastings as it’s important to ensure every guest has the opportunity to savor each wine with Chef Sean Brasel’s carefully planned accompaniment. It’s all about the experience,” says Andy Dugard, General Manager of Meat Market Palm Beach.


Paul Hobbs Winery selection served will include:


    

  • PH Pulenta Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2015
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  • PH RRV Pinot Noir 2014
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  • Bramare Malbec Uco Valley 2013
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  • PH Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
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  • Ice Wine Riesling from Stratus Vineyard in Canada 2013
    

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  • Please call to reserve your spot 561 354 9800 or email jnegrin@meatmarket.net
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	Black River Caviar at Central Coast Wine Classic				
The 31st annual Central Coast Wine Classic has added  major enhancements to its comprehensive schedule as one of the most educational charity wine auction weeks in America.  “We want to heighten our educational mission by embracing an even greater depth and breadth of edifying wine and cuisine related topics. In the process, the Wine Classic will be presented in an even broader array of special venues, including San Simeon, Paso Robles, Templeton, Santa Margarita, San Luis Obispo including the Edna Valley, Shell Beach, Avila Beach, Arroyo Grande, Santa Maria, Los Olivos, Buellton, Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara and Montecito, a far cry from when the original Wine Classic in 1985 took place over a single day,” says Archie McLaren, Central Coast Wine Classic Founder and Chairman


One of the 4-day highlights will be the the Champagne Louis Roederer & Black River Caviar Symposium, hosted by  Graham Gaspard, Marketing Director of Black River Caviar and Xavier Barlier, Marketing Director of Maisons Marques & Domaines.  The symposium will take place Saturday August 13th from 10 to 11:15 AM.  The cost is $95.


For More Information and to Register Click Here


 


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For those of you who don’t plan to attend the Central Coast Classic, you may want to take advantage of this special offer!


Order now, Save and receive Delivery at your convenience–


Altima subscribers may request 30% off on orders up to 1 kilo;  50% off on orders of 1 -2 kilos; and 60% on 2 kilos or more.   Delivery may be spread out as far out as 12 months, so you can order now, save and enjoy during the Holidays.


Shipping costs not included.


Retail prices WITHOUT  Altima discounts: 


Siberian Pricelist                  Russian Oscietra pricing


For inquiries call Black River Caviar at 970 547 1542 or Mary Mahoney on Worth Avenue at 561 236 2385 or email: email Maribel@altimapalmbeach.com


 


 


 


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	MEAT MARKET GOLD CARD Members Only				
July Perks


Meat Market Palm Beach shows its appreciation to its Gold Card members by offering special perks during the summer months.  During the month of July, members are entitled to a 20% discount on their entire check (including the purchase of alcoholic beverages). Offer is valid Monday through Thursdays.


Meat Market launched the by-invitation only membership launched in January  to thank repeat customers for their loyalty. The numbered card entitles holders to year-round privileges, including an exclusive dedicated phone line to facilitate reservations during the busy season; invitations to members-only gatherings;  and first dibs on exclusive wine tastings and dinners.


Members will be receiving an invitation to a Champagne Reception on July 28th, where August perks will be announced.


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Photo by Bill Ingram/The Palm Beach Post


In just two years since they opened in Palm Beach, Meat Market has earned the title “Best Restaurant in PB County” by the Palm Beach Post  and ‘Best Steakhouse in South Florida” by SouthFlorida.com


 


191 Bradley Place
Palm Beach, Fl 33480
For reservations call 561 354 9800


www.meatmarketpalmbeach.com


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