Page 10 - Lifestyle in Palm Beach Gardens - March '21

Page 10, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens
Limited Initial Allotment Of Tickets

Placed On Public Sale For The 2021 Honda Classic

The 2021 Honda Classic, a PGA TOUR event which will daily attendance will be limited. Final levels will be safety measures. All permanent and temporary structures will
return to PGA National Resort & Spa March 15 to 21, has determined at a later date. have complete daily sanitation along with all golf carts and
released a limited initial allotment of tickets for public sale The initial allotment of tickets are available on a first-come, vehicles used in tournament operations. All interactions from
as it continues its plan to welcome a reduced number of fans first-served basis at thehondaclassic.com along with a limited start to finish including ticketing, admissions, merchandise,
to this year’s tournament. number of on-site parking passes that don’t require shuttles and concessions will be contactless and safety measures
Grounds tickets for each day of competition are now ($100). Nearby parking is also available at the PGA of America regarding food preparation and distribution will be in place.
available for $60. Public hospitality tickets at the Champions lot ($50) and the BallenIsles lot ($25). The Honda Classic awarded a record-shattering $5.35
Club on the 18th hole and the Waterford Club at the 17th green There will be no on-site ticket or parking sales this year. million to 103 South Florida philanthropic organizations in
are $325. All purchases must be made in advance. 2020, the 14th consecutive year that the PGA TOUR event has
The Bear Trap, which usually winds around the 16th green The Honda Classic has become known throughout the golf been able to increase its impact on the lives of local children
and 17th hole tee box area, is being reimagined into three world as an event with one of the premier fan experiences in and their families. Honda Classic Cares is also considering
sections with limited seating in socially-distanced blocks of sports, being named the Most Fan-First event of 2019 by the additional ways to raise money this year to minimize the
two and four seats. Bear Trap tickets are $200. PGA TOUR. impact of a possible reduced charity distribution because of
With the primary focus on the health and well-being for The coronavirus pandemic has created unique challenges limited crowds and hospitality venues.
all involved with the tournament and the local community, for 2021, but tournament officials are building a unique and The tournament has now surpassed $50 million in charitable
first-class fan experience that will be provided in a safe and contributions as American Honda approaches its 40th year as title
sponsor of the PGA TOUR event, including almost $35 million in
responsible manner while continuing to make a significant
Rex Recommends charitable impact throughout South Florida. the 14 years since Children’s Healthcare Charity, Inc. became the
host organization and moved the event to PGA National Resort
There will be social distancing guidelines at all areas.
Protocols will be put in place that include the mandatory use and Spa. The 2020 distribution is impacting more than 91,000
By Rex Hearn of facial coverings, social distancing and other health and children and their families this year in Palm Beach County.
With vaccinated
audiences and social
distancing still in practice,
arts groups have invented Oxbridge Academy To Add Seventh
“artful” ways to entertain
you! I’m happy to resume
my monthly column And Eighth Grades In Fall 2021
suggesting what exciting
things to look for in Palm
Beach County. The play, What does an acclaimed
the opera, the symphony independent high school – known
and the concerts must … for instilling values, building
go … on! character, and emphasizing
Palm Beach Opera diversity – do when it reaches its
After their successful February trio of Boheme, The 10-year milestone? In the case
Magic Flute and Pagliacci, The Young Artists perform I of Oxbridge Academy in West
Capuleti et i Montecchi on Sunday, March 21 at 2 p.m. Palm Beach, it adds seventh and
It’s the Romeo and Juliet story about the Capulet and eighth grades so students can
Montague families. Every opera singer in the program benefit earlier from its world-class
has had good stage experiences and most are on the cusp curriculum. Oxbridge Middle is set
of greatness! Just hear them sing! to open in August 2021.
So run to see them in Bellini’s charming work at The “When we began planning
Pavilion in Old School Square, Delray Beach. For tickets for our 10-year anniversary and
phone: (561) 833-7888, website: pbopera.org. identified ways to build on our
Kravis Center strong foundation, a middle school
Now you can enjoy concerts in the re-jigged Rinker was a big part of the conversation,”
Playhouse. On, Sunday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m., hot explained Oxbridge Head of School
Venezuelan singer, Nella, the 2019 Grammy winner will Ralph Maurer. The school’s 10-
wow you with her striking voice, blending folk influences year milestone also coincided with
of her native land with timeless coplas and flamencos of several other important factors:
southern Spain. Then from March 24 to 28 enjoy The more families moving into the area and an increasing school facilities. They will receive the same high-caliber
Golden Girls Show: A Puppet Parody, start time each demand for private school education. The timing is right, academic experience provided to students in grades 9-12.
night is at 7:30 p.m. On Monday, March 29 hear violinist and so is the mission. In addition, middle school students will be encouraged to
Randall Goosby. Then on Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, “Adding middle school grades means preparing create or join clubs and participate in community outreach
April 11 both at 7:30 p.m., world renowned jazz and pop students at a younger age to be world citizens and efforts, becoming fully integrated into the school’s “culture
singer, Anthony Nunziata, brings his soulful lyrical style future leaders who are caring, confident, compassionate of kindness.”
to the most romantic songs ever written. For tickets call critical thinkers unafraid to tackle and solve 21st-century They also will have access to Oxbridge’s state-of-the-art
(561) 832-7469. problems,” Maurer said, adding that, “It gives younger health and wellness facilities and gourmet dining services –
Palm Beach State College students from all walks of life the opportunity to benefit but enjoy lunch separately from the upper grades. Students
At their Duncan Theater, 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake from our culture of kindness that nurtures and instills values who are advanced in math and languages will be eligible
Worth, FL 33461, on Tuesday, March 16 at 8 p.m. The such as integrity, honesty, respect, and gratitude. It will help to take upper level courses. They will be encouraged
Electric Light Orchestra entertains you with a fusion of them develop character and discover their passions at an to participate in sports – Oxbridge fields 29 teams. The
Beatlesque symphonic style pop with classically trained earlier age, and prepare them for a seamless transition to school’s financial aid program will also be available to
players and singers. Then on Thursday, March 25 at 8 p.m. our high school.” middle school students.
it’s “Croce Plays Croce,” a very special artist performing Middle school students will have classes in a separate For more information about the Oxbridge Academy
his father’s – Jim Croce – song sets, like Operator and wing of the north building on the beautiful 54-acre Middle School, contact the Admissions Office at
Time in a Bottle. For tickets call (561) 868-3309. Oxbridge campus and will have access to many of the high admission@oapb.org or (561) 972-9826.
At their Eissey Campus Theater on Friday, March Paid Advertisement
19 at 8 p.m. the Atlantic City Boys – four dynamic lead
singers, world-class vocalists – entertain you, featuring
rock and roll harmonies of the Beach Boys, Drifters, Bee
Gees and Frankie Valli. For tickets call (561) 207-5900.
Diva Duck Amphibious Tours
Enjoy a 75-minute narrated musical tour in one of
those land and sea boats around Palm Beach, Worth
Avenue, Clematis Street and the Waterway lagoon to see
mega yachts of the rich and famous and the high-end
homes of American industrialists, celebrities, film stars
and nonreigning royals! The tour leaves from City Place.
Book online at DivaDuck.com or call (561) 844-4188.
Palm Beach Symphony Orchestra
On Sunday, March 21 at The Kravis Center, pianist
Vladimir Feltsman plays Mozart’s last Piano Concerto,
No 27. Also on the program: Diamond’s Rounds for String
Orchestra, Walker’s Lyric for Strings and Stravinsky’s
Pulcinella Suite. The conductor is the superb Gerard
Schwarz. For tickets call (561) 281-0145.