Page 12 - Hobe Sound Reflections - January '23

Page 12, Hobe Sound

arts & entertainment

Exceptional Collection Of J.C. “Most people have heard of Norman
Leyendecker And Norman Rockwell and are familiar with his
images of classic Americana, but few
Rockwell Art Opens At Elliott have heard of J.C. Leyendecker.”

This exhibit, presented by the
Museum Historical Society of Martin County, is
made possible through the generosity
An exceptional collection of art, never before presented of these sponsors: The Lichtenberger
in Florida, recently opened at the Elliott Museum in Stuart. Foundation, The Kiplinger Family
The exhibit will run through March 3 and features Norman Foundation, Gloria Whittle and
Rockwell and his mentor, J.C. Leyendecker, known as two Stan O’Hoppe, Henry and Rachelle
of America’s greatest illustrators. (Rocky) Grady, Bob Massey, Bill and
The exhibit features 20 original works of art – 10 Carole Hauke, Florida Department of
by Rockwell and 10 by Leyendecker – and each artist’s State Division of Cultural Activities,
complete collection of vintage Saturday Evening Post and The Community Foundation
covers – 323 by Rockwell and 322 by Leyendecker. The Martin-St. Lucie.
magazine covers range from 1899 through 1963, showing “A tremendous amount of support is
an interesting visual history of the United States through required to bring such a rare exhibit to
an ever-changing time. Major events depicted include both our museum and without the generosity
World Wars, the Great Depression, 16 presidential terms, of our sponsors, this display would not
and everlasting scenes of family life and childhood. be possible,” said Rob Steele, president and CEO of the by operating the Elliott Museum and the House of Refuge
Though not as well known as Rockwell, the American Historical Society of Martin County. “We are grateful to Museum at Gilbert’s Bar, which opened in 1876 and
public overwhelmingly considered Leyendecker to be “the have such strong support.” served as a haven for shipwrecked survivors. The Elliott
best illustrator” in the 1920s, according to Judy Goffman The Elliott Museum is open seven days a week from 10 Museum seeks to preserve and celebrate the region’s
Cutler, director of the National Museum of American a.m. to 5 p.m., except for major holidays, and is located at colorful history by presenting an eclectic mix of traveling
Illustration. Leyendecker and Rockwell eventually 825 N.E. Ocean Blvd. in Stuart. For more information, visit and rotating permanent exhibits, lectures and experiential
became close friends and the similarities in their artworks, the website, www.hsmc-fl.com or call the Elliott Museum events. The House of Refuge’s mission is to educate the
particularly in Rockwell’s early career, are evidence of at (772) 225-1961. public about the historical significance of Martin County’s
their close partnership. About The Historical Society Of Martin County iconic landmark and to ensure its historical integrity and
“I think the similarity between the two artists will Since 1955, the Historical Society of Martin County has preservation. For more information, go online to www.
be the most surprising to the public,” said Cutler. served as a guardian of local history and a cultural center hsmc-fl.com or call (772) 225-1961.

in Your communitY

Second Annual Jensen Beach Admission Is Free And Open To All!

Jensen Beach Garden Club, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Garden Expo – Feb. 25, 2023 – established in 1950. It has helped to maintain the beauty
Save The Date! and ecological balance of the Martin County, Florida area.
In April 2022, the club received the Keep Martin Beautiful
The Second Annual Jensen Environmental Stewardship Award for maintaining the
Beach Garden Expo will take public gardens at Hoke Library, Indian Riverside Park, the
place on Saturday, Feb. 25, Log Cabin at Langford Park, and the planters in downtown
2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jensen Beach. JBGC also donated to House of Hope’s Travel
at Indian Riverside Park, 1701 Garden for their Community and Education Gardens. Other
N.E. Indian River Drive, in Jensen projects: A gumbo limbo tree planting at the Gertrude Walden
Beach on the grassy area north of the Children’s Museum Child Care Center on Arbor Day 2022, various tree plantings
of the Treasure Coast. at Indian Riverside Park and Hoke Library, planted gardens
The Garden Expo is a specialty garden show featuring at Jensen Beach Elementary School, and the purchase and
quality vendors showcasing plants and trees. Also for sale, dedication of the Blue Star Marker at the Rio Arch to honor
find gardening supplies, garden art, and accessories for the men and women who have served in the military. Join us!
garden or patio. The show also includes free educational Please visit us at JensenBeachGardenClub.com.
presentations and demonstrations. Learn more about Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
growing fruit trees in your yard, how to repot an orchid,
shop for exotic plants, and so much more at this fun
educational plant and garden fair.
This year’s Garden Expo will raise money to support
House of Hope’s Community and Education Gardens. Last
year, Jensen Beach Garden Club (JBGC) donated funds
raised by the expo to provide summer camp scholarship
opportunities for children in need at the Environmental
Studies Center. In past years, JBGC has supported Martin
County’s “Kids in Camp” program and the U.S. Sailing Est. 1926 The Heart of Hobe Sound
Center of Martin County.

Historic Art Auction Coming in February WE are YOUR Community
We will be holding an auction of the historic church windows
that were replaced during a recent renovation on February Church
25. Local artists have been lending their vision to the project All Visitors Welcome
and the finished art will be available for bidding in February.
See the church website for details. We Invite You to Worship with Us
ongoing mission projeCts Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
February 12 - Souper Bowl Sunday food collection to WE ARE ON FACEBOOK LIVE
support House of Hope every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.
LeArning opportUnities Give us a call or visit our

Chair Yoga Classes on Tuesdays @10 website for more information.
Bible Study Classes Tuesday@11
Art Classes by appointment (772) 546-5043
Crochet, Cross-stitch and handwork group coming soon! www.heartofhobesound.org

Captain’s was established in 1980 servicing MONTHLY DINNERS
Palm Beach County and is a privately
owned and managed company. Monthly dinners to help offset some of the almost $350,000 in
Captain’s is committed to providing renovation costs to our church building. The dinners will be held on the
dependable, reliable and professional 2nd Friday of the month at 5:30. Cost is $15 per person
ground transportation to and from all jAnuArY 13 - MeATLoAF
South Florida Airports and Seaports. PBCVH212 FeBruArY 10 - CorniSH gAMe Hen MArCH 10 - Corned BeeF
To reserve your vehicle:
561-798-2180 or 800-634-7890 www.captainsairport.com 11933 SE Juno Crescent • Hobe Sound, Florida 33455