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Get Ready For ArtsFest 2021 In addition to Shakespeare, look for a celebration of
the world’s diversity.
By Jackie Holfelder This year, culinary arts will remain a vital “ingredient”
For 34 years, February and ArtsFest have been of ArtsFest. In keeping with the Arts Council of Martin
synonymous in downtown Stuart and 2021 will be no
exception.
In addition to many exhibits and features that will be
in-person, the major fundraiser for the Arts Foundation of
Martin County will also include an “ArtsFest at Home”
component so attendees can enjoy artists and entertainment
from the comfort and safety of their own homes.
Set for Feb. 20 to 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., one of
the most visible changes for the “live” portion of ArtsFest
will be its new location. ArtsFest 2020 Best of Show winner, Luis Enrique Gutierrez
The site is moving a little west on East Ocean to Photo by Liz McKinley
include the Gazebo and the Court House Cultural Center.
A stunning exhibit of works of the renowned Florida County’s goal to keep safety a top priority, enjoy it as
landscape photographer, Clyde Butcher, will be on display part of ArtsFest at Home and take a peek in the kitchens
at the Court House Cultural Center. Entrance is included of four top chefs.
with your ArtsFest admission of $5 per person. Natyadeeksha Dance Academy at 2019 ArtsFest There will even be a unique opportunity to be a part of
Safety protocols that include hand sanitizer stations, Photo by Tom Winter art history, thanks to a partnership with Martin County’s
limits on attendance and a requirement Art in Public Places Program.
for masks will be practiced. Try your hand at helping create a 4- by 8-foot glass
Returning to ArtsFest 2021 is last mosaic mural featuring a beautiful loggerhead turtle. This
year’s best of show artist, Luis Enrique hands-on participation project is being led by artist Brenda
Gutierrez, who will be joined by Leigh and will find a home at one of Martin County’s
dozens of other artists both in person many natural spaces.
and online at ArtsFest at Home. Ticket proceeds support the Arts Foundation of Martin
2021 will also bring the debut of County, a nonprofit organization, the mission of which is
Shakespeare to ArtsFest. A.C.T. Studio to support the cultural sector of Martin County and the
Theatre will present A Midsummer Arts Council.
Night’s Dream at 3 p.m. on Saturday, ArtsFest is both a fundraiser and a celebration of the
Feb. 20, which you can also enjoy with arts. The arts and cultural community have been especially
complete peace of mind as you watch hard hit by COVID-19 and the foundation rallied to
ArtsFest at Home from afar! provide relief grants to artists to help them survive.
The ArtsFest committee, led by Your donations help the nonprofit to be the foundation
Neil Capozzi of Stuart Art Supply for a vibrant arts community.
and Liz Bonan of Ross Earle Bonan Presale tickets priced at just $5 per day are now
Ensor, PA, encourages guests to bring available. For details, visit www.artsfeststuart.org.
a chair and plan to relax in front of
the Gazebo stage for entertainment Chef Aldo from Spritz City Bistro at CHOPPED 2020
on both days. Photo by Liz McKinley
Pet Matters

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends be his new daddy!” Logan settled into his new home like
Adoption, Clinic & Ranch, January 2021 he was meant to be there all along. Beers said, “He slept in
the bed like a baby all night. This morning we went for our
“ For the Love of morning walk and he had his food and lots of snuggles and
Animals” features real hugs...he is awesome!”
stories happening at Furry This year, Logan didn't spend Christmas in his kennel,
Friends in Jupiter. We are he spent it in his very own home with his new dad. Have
The Humane Society of a Happy New Year and happy new life together John and
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta Logan!
and the only no-kill shelter When considering adding a furry family member to
open to the public in northern your family, please visit our Palm City Ranch at 4841 SW
Palm Beach County. We’ve Ellie is a 3 year old lab/border
been rescuing, rehabilitating, Zarrella Street or our new Jupiter Adoption Center at 100 collie mix. She was found
and re-homing the homeless Capital Street in the Jupiter Commerce Park. PLEASE wandering the streets with her
animals in our community CALL 561-747-5311 PRIOR TO VISITING EITHER Dennis is a young, very friendly four puppies. She is a sweet
for more than 30 years. LOCATION DUE TO COVID-19. and handsome fellow. He is girl, loves people and being
Our not for profit 501c3 Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all good with other cats, litter petted. She is leash reactive to
organization consists of our for the LOVE of animals! box trained and will make other dogs and would do best
a stunning addition to your
Jupiter based adoption center, veterinary clinic (open to the family. His fur is SO soft… as the only pet in the home.
public), thrift boutique, and Palm City Ranch. he feels like a bunny! Dennis Ellie does have a high small
animal prey drive. Ellie loves
Patricia Deshong, President resides at our Jupiter location. to go for hikes, so if you are
an outdoor person, she’s your
gal! Ellie resides at our ranch
location.

Ways to donate (tax ID #59-2111273):
1. Mail a check made payable to Furry Friends to 100 Capital
Street, Jupiter, FL 33458.
2. Visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org
3. Call us with your credit card information at 561.747.5311
ext. 3
“Your donation creates the possibilities to make miracles
happen for our Furry Friends”

638 days…. That’s how long Logan, the 8 year old
Rottweiler, had been at Furry Friends waiting for his
perfect person to adopt him. In March of 2019, Logan was
surrendered due to his health issues and after a year of
amazing care by the Furry Friends veterinarians, he was
ready for his forever home. Many came to meet him, but his
size or his age were too much for some adopters. In early
December, Logan was featured on the Hallmark Channel
when John Beers from Palm Beach Gardens saw him and
knew he was Logan’s perfect person. “Logan has been here :
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