Page 11 - The Jewish Voice - February '22

The Jewish Voice, Page 11

Local Happenings from page 10 opportunities available. The as a glassblower, so we will be featuring both his two- and
last time that we held the three-dimentional works. Thursday, Feb. 17, is the Meet the
audience through the emotions of romance, betrayal, and gala in 2020 we raised just Artist Cocktail Party from 5:30 to 7 p.m. At this reception,
then forgiveness. It is a story of a young peasant girl, Giselle, over $100,000 to help fund collectors can get a first glimpse of the gallery exhibit plus
who is seduced and betrayed by a prince named Albrecht. our children and scholarship have the opportunity to ask Corey all types of questions
The betrayed Giselle goes mad and dies of a broken heart. programming. about his artwork. This event is $50 per person. The next
Her spirit joins the supernatural Wilis; women scorned before How do we spend night we will hold our Friday Night Blow-Out with Corey
their wedding day and doomed to take their revenge for these funds? Every year, doing a three-hour live demo of his glassblowing skills. This
eternity. In the end, Giselle forgives Albrecht and protects the Benzaiten Center masculine and fiery ballet between Corey and our staff is
him from the vengeful Wilis. What better Valentine’s Day gift for Creative Arts brings played out to a stellar live jazz trio. Seating will be limited,
for that special someone in your life than tickets to Giselle? in 800 or more children, so people are urged to reserve their spots now. We offer two
“Giselle is one of the greatest ballet classics,” said Artistic free of charge, to explore drink tickets and nibbles, all for the affordable price of $15.
and Executive Director Colleen Smith. “The role of Giselle the wonders of fine art Saturday is our Fun Family Day, where you can bring the
requires brilliant dance technique. The dancer must transform glass. With so many art A child attending one of our kids to watch another three-hour live demo from 1 to 4 p.m.
from a naive peasant girl, experiencing the emotions of love, programs being cut from many summer classes This event is free to the public.
betrayal, and insanity, into an ethereal spirit. That’s a lot of our schools’ curriculum, To learn more about our upcoming Visiting Artist Events
emotions!” we try and expose kids to or our gala, visit our website at www.benzaitencenter.org,
Lily Loveland will dance the challenging and complex artistic disciplines that they email Nela Latus, our administrative assistant, at Nela@
role of Giselle and Aaron Melendrez will dance the role of would otherwise never have benzaitencenter.org, or call her at our center’s number
Albrecht. Other key roles include Myrtha, the unrelenting a chance to discover. It (561) 508-7315.
Queen of the Wilis played by Madeleine Miller; and Hilarion, opens their minds to a whole
the suspicious gamekeeper played by Aurelio Guimaraes. new world. They learn that New Member Wine & Cheese
Ballet Palm Beach will present the romantic masterpiece people can make beautiful
Giselle March 4-6 at the Rinker Playhouse at The Kravis and lasting pieces of art out Chabad of Palm
Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are available at of nothing but their own Beach Gardens
balletpalmbeach.org or by calling The Kravis Center box desire to create. It gives welcomed new
office at (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471. them something to think members at an
about other than playing the Glass vessels with brass lids intimate mixer. In the
On the Veranda Casual Gala next new video game, being by Corey Pemberton candlelit pergola while
plugged into the Internet or
sipping wine and
Raising Funds for Benzaiten’s Children and binge watching their favorite show. It gives them a much indulging in cheeses
Scholarship Programs deeper appreciation of the arts, which in turn enhances their and appetizers,
overall quality of life. Some kids start taking classes with us. relationships were
The Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts is planning to hold The ones who show promise are rewarded with scholarships cemented. People engaged with the Rabbi and Rebbetzin
their annual, casual gala called On the Veranda at the National to enable them to continue with their studies. Some have one on one and developed casual acquaintances into true
Croquet Club in West Palm Beach on Sunday, Feb. 27, from actually established full- or part-time careers with our center friends.
5:30 to 9:30 p.m. This is a fun-filled event with dancing, a or others around the country. “Judaism is, in essence, about friendship,” said Batya
silent auction, and great food thanks to Sandy James Catering. Also, coming up in February will be the second of Lisker, Director of Development. “Chabad of Palm Beach
Best of all, it is an outdoor venue! For anyone who has been our Visiting Artist Three-Day Events featuring nationally Gardens is a community full of people who follow Rabbi
to the Croquet Club, they know of the oversized veranda that renowned artist Corey Pemberton. Corey is a painter as well and Rebbetzin Vigler’s example by reaching out to embrace
wraps around the entire building. Hence the name of the gala: others in true friendship.”
On the Veranda. This is not one of those huge galas. It is small
and intimate and because of that, it is like a family affair.
Seats are only $300 a piece and there are lots of sponsorship

You Could Taste the Love mixed media on panel 36x48 inches
by Corey Pemberton

March 4 - 6, 2022

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