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Pinot And Picasso: Unveiling The 2024 Art For Living Calendar

By Glenna Parris
Helping People Succeed’s Pinot and Picasso, An Evening
of Fine Wine and Art, celebrated 10 years of distinction while
unveiling the 2024 Art for Living Calendar at Harbour Ridge
Yacht & Country Club on Nov. 18.
Artists displayed their calendar pieces in addition to several
other paintings available for purchase at the popular event. Artists
include Kirsty Smith Innis, Marian Vitale, Charles T. White,
Susan Clifford, Stacy Weller Ranieri, Pat Hoshino, Dan Mackin,
Patrice Scott, Don MacIntosh, Sharon Ferina, Pamela Patterson,
Sue Ann Mosley-Saleeby, Holly Cannon and Laura DeBerard.
Fullhouse Entertainment livened up the room as nearly
200 guests were greeted with an extravagant silent auction Bill Lichtenberger, Linda and Randy Prange
while sipping cocktails. Guests were later seated in a formal Darcy Weir, Bill and Susan Clifford
setting for a delectable plated dinner served with wine Major sponsors included host Bill Lichtenberger,
pairings. Sponsors were recognized as well as event host, Celebrities Fore Kids sponsored by Marlene Filer, Allen A special highlight of the evening was the viewing of
Bill Lichtenberger. Emcee Darcy Weir shared her personal Herskowitz, Bob Weissman, John and Dot Coblentz, Bob original Picasso pieces from a private collection. The works
volunteer experience with Helping People Succeed and noted Crandall, Jack and Ginny Luther, Live Hearty, James and of art included the Tete de Femme – a linocut in color,
that, in the end, as she learned from one of the clients with Jayne Mondello, The Silvester Foundation, Fred and Patty
disabilities, we are all winners. Pollak, Team Temara, and Treasure Coast Urgent Care. Pinot And Picasso on page 3
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 since 1988.
T he E du c a t i o n The Education Foundation also recognized Joy The 2024 version promises to continue the tradition … with
Foundation of Martin Kastanias of the Treasure Coast Classical Academy, some special new twists to add to the excitement.
County announced its who won the middle school category, and Kyle Gorton Set for Feb. 10 to 11 at East Ocean Boulevard and
Teacher of the Year of South Fork High School, the high school category Memorial Park in downtown Stuart, ArtsFest will run from
winners during a special winner. In all, there were 24 nominees competing for the 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
celebration on Nov. 3 top spots. Born of a desire by MartinArts to promote and celebrate
at the MIDFLORIDA In addition, Bessey Creek Elementary won the Spirit local arts and culture, ArtsFest brings the community together
Credit Union Event Award, which was based on its theme, costumes, props every year. The fine arts are the backbone of the event, thanks
Center. Joshua Perry and enthusiasm. to the reputation of the participating artists. But it doesn’t
of Crystal Lake Perry is currently a fifth grade teacher of gifted students end there. Music, kids’ activities presented by community
Elementary School at Crystal Lake Elementary. He began teaching there in organizations, student art, the Chopped competition, and
took top honors and 2017. He also serves as the head coach of the Anderson other events will ensure that ArtsFest will maintain its award-
was named the 2023/24 Martin County School District’s Middle School girls’ basketball team and an assistant coach winning image.
Martin County Teacher Teacher of the Year winner of South Fork High School’s girls’ flag football team. Southeast Tourism Society highlighted ArtsFest as one of
of the Year. He will go Joshua Perry of Crystal Lake “Having a positive 20 events not to be missed from across the entire Southeast
on to represent Martin Elementary School and Devin i m p a c t o n t h e n e x t United States.
County in the state Carlson, partner and general generation is what inspires Watch talented students and professional artists create
competition to become manager of Audi Stuart, Infiniti me,” said Perry. “I consider outstanding chalk art that is a part of a grant from the
the Florida Department Stuart and Alfa Romeo Stuart, myself a beacon of light for State of Florida, division of arts and culture to bring new
of Education’s Teacher the event sponsor. Photo by my students – not out of
of the Year. Doreen Poreba arrogance, but out of joyful
De vi n Ca rl son, acceptance of the onus that
partner and general manager of Audi Stuart, Infiniti Stuart comes with this profession.”
and Alfa Romeo Stuart, the event sponsor, presented Perry Kastanias began teaching
with his award. at Treasure Coast Classical

Ian Cotner and Joy Kastanias
of the Treasure Coast
Classical Academy, middle
school category winner.
Photo by Doreen Poreba Entertainers at 2023 ArtsFest

Education Foundation ArtsFest 2024 on page 3
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