Page 8 - The Islander - December '21

Page 8, The Islander

CommunitY happeningS

City Of West Palm Beach Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Of Its Famed Sandi Tree

In Honor Of Big Birthday, Sandi “Hangs 10” And Brings “We are so happy that All patrons are expected to follow current CDC
Food Tide-Ings! we can finally make a guidelines, and hand sanitizing stations will be available
The star of the City of West Palm Beach’s annual slow, safe return to our throughout the venue. Holiday in Paradise takes place
Holiday in Paradise has an additional reason to celebrate usual Holiday in Paradise on the Great Lawn (100 N. Clematis Street). For more
this year – her 10th birthday! Sandi, the world’s only progamming,” said Mary information about Holiday in Paradise and other city
35-foot-tall, 700-ton holiday sand tree, will return with Pinak, community events events, visit www.wpb.org/events, call (561) 822-
her friends this December to the city’s waterfront to “hang manager for the City 1515 (TTY: 800-955-8771) or follow the City of West
10” and bring good “tide-ings.” of West Palm Beach. Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB and on Twitter
“In 10 years, Holiday in Paradise featuring Sandi has “While we welcome back and Instagram @westpalmbch. Follow the West Palm
cemented itself as a beloved holiday tradition for West our Clematis by Light Beach GreenMarket on Facebook and Instagram @
Palm Beach residents, families and thousands of visitors Holiday Tree Lighting WPBGreenMarket.
to our city,” said City of West Palm Beach Mayor Keith and the Aloha Islanders,
A. James. “We welcome everyone to celebrate with us we are also keeping some Other City Of West Palm Beach
at Holiday in Paradise and to wish Sandi a happy 10th of our well received Community Events Happening In
birthday!” pandemic pivots, like December
This year’s Holiday in Paradise community partner storytime with Sandi. It
is the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach. The West Palm Beach GreenMarket
nonprofit will provide additional activities, including a Weekly on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
scavenger hunt to find Sandi’s friends on each floor of Great Lawn (100 N. Clematis Street)
the library and a letter-writing station where kids can **The West Palm Beach GreenMarket will take place
send cards to Sandi and receive a splashy response. weekly through April 16, except on Dec. 25, and March
Through Dec. 30, nightly music and light shows 26, 2022 due to the Palm Beach International Boat Show.
will run on the quarter-hour from 6 to 10 p.m., except In April 2021, the West Palm Beach GreenMarket was
when showtimes are adjusted during special events. As named the No. 1 farmers’ market in the U.S. by voters of
part of New Year’s Eve celebrations, Sandi shows will USA TODAY 10Best! The famed GreenMarket, which
run until midnight. The city’s Centennial Fountain (127 Martha Stewart and Dr. Oz have visited, has the most
N. Clematis Street) will dance in synchronized fashion vendors in its history this year. One hundred vendors
during Sandi’s shows. sell various items, including fresh produce, exotic plants
All Holiday in Paradise activities will take place on and flowers, herbs and spices, baked goods, gourmet
the Great Lawn unless otherwise noted. Events include: and specialty foods, coffee and tea, and much more. It is
located along the West Palm Beach waterfront, providing
a picturesque South Florida morning.
Please note, the GreenMarket will not be held on Dec. 25.
Dec. 9: Dee Dee Wilde | https://www.facebook.com/
will be a full and exciting celebration this holiday season, DeeDeeWildeBand/
as should be the case for a star like Sandi!” The Dee Dee Wilde
Since her debut in 2012, Sandi has received numerous Band, led by Dee Dee
international and regional awards and accolades, Wilde, is a five-piece
including “Best New Event” and “Best Event within ensemble featuring
an Existing Festival” by the International Festivals three vocalists, brothers
and Events Association, “Most Innovative Project” by Eugene Wilde and Vince
the Florida Festivals and Events Association and, most Broomfield on keyboards
recently, a Henry Award from VISIT FLORIDA. Sandi and saxophone, Tommy
• TEE-KI Time Mini Golf has been featured in/on The Huffington Post, Thrillist, Doyle on guitar and
Thursday through Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m. | Under the CNN, Martha Stewart, Travel + Leisure, and The Ellen Jimmy Poaches on drums.
trellises along Clematis Street | $3 per person Show. She also has her own closely-followed social media Singing low and sweet
The tropical nine-hole course will illuminate just accounts @Sanditreewpb. like Sade, or dramatic
steps from where Sandi shines brightly. Tickets and Holiday in Paradise sponsors-to-date include the like Whitney Houston,
refreshments will be available for purchase from the new West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, Dee Dee will capture the
WPB tiki concession trailer. Land Rover of Palm Beach, Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s audience’s attention and
• Sandi’s Storytime And Holiday Movies Heath Specialty Center, Florida Power & Light, FPL leave them spellbound. From the high-energy, blow-
Friday, Dec. 10, 6 to 10 p.m. | FREE Manatee Lagoon, Discover The Palm Beaches, Burkhardt your-hair-back dance tunes to vocally impressive soul-
All are invited for a fun storytime on the Great Lawn Construction, West Palm Beach Downtown Development ballads, Dee Dee and her band deliver pure entertainment
as Sandi narrates how she came to be, followed by a sing- Authority, The Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach Daily News, enjoyment that spans more than six decades.
along of Frosty the Snowman. A showing of The Santa 97.9 WRMF, SUNNY 107.9, New Country 103.1, X Dec. 16: Reverend Barry & The Funk | https://
Clause 2 (PG) will immediately follow. 102.3, PARTY 96.3, News Talk 850 WFTL, FOX Sports reverendbarryandthefunk.com/
640 AM, Best Western Palm Beach Lakes, Hawthorne Reverend Barry & The Funk are an 8-piece funk
Suites by Wyndham West Palm Beach, WPB Magazine, band featuring a 3-piece horn section, and one of the
West Palm Beach Marriott, and WPBF 25 News. Partners- fastest-rising “buzzworthy” acts in the state of Florida.
to-date include Northwood Village, Historic Northwest This band’s live performance is a must see! Their high-
Neighborhood, and Mandel Public Library of West energy performance features not only original songs,
Palm Beach. Visit wpb.org/cra for more information on but also true-to-the-original cover versions of funk and
additional holiday activations around the City of West
Palm Beach. Community Happenings on page 9

• Sandi And Santa’s Annual Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, Dec. 18 – three seatings, 9 a.m., 9:45 a.m.,
and 10:30 a.m. | Lake Pavilion (101 S. Flagler Drive) |
$6 per person
Enjoy a pancake breakfast with all the fixings steps
away from Sandi. The experience also includes private
access to a visit with Santa. Please note, tickets must
be purchased in advance through Eventbrite (a small
Eventbrite processing fee will be applied).
• Sunday On The Waterfront, The Return Of The
Aloha Islanders
Sunday, Dec. 19, 4 to 7 p.m. | FREE
The Aloha Islanders are back! This interactive show
features a high-energy Polynesian hula and music show
for audiences of all ages. This year also marks the return
of the Conch Blowing Contest.