WEST PALM BEACH (November 25, 2011) – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens with area designers gathering décor and announcing their artistic themes for the fifth annual Festival of Trees. Designers will be on-site decorating trees November 28th through November 30th in preparation for the Magic of the Movies themed event; which commences with its annual gala Friday December 2 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. and continues throughout the weekend and then daily beginning Wednesday, December 7 through Sunday, December 11 from 5:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Various businesses, civic groups and individuals have individually underwritten 33 trees with a universal theme of Magic of the Movies. Mentionable favorites include: Allan Reyes of Allan Reyes Interior Design who is creating The Teahouse of the August Moon for Gunster, Leta Austin Foster and India Foster of Leta Austin Foster & Associates for their beloved movie themed tree, Miracle on 34th Street tree sponsored by Donna Henerson Pfeiffer, Scott Robertson of Scott Robertson Interiors, Inc., for his Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket tree for AutoCricket which promises to be a favorite for children, the Marie Antoinette tree, by Tom Mathieu & Co., Inc., sponsored by Carroll Carpenter, Tom Mathieu, and Mary Morse, and the Music of the Movies tree, which we know will be a hit by electronic, sound, and animation wizard Kevin Clark of Fusedog Media Group for the Gentlemen of the Garden. Other notable favorites include 101 Dalmatians sponsored by Pattie Enright, Richard Halpern, Dana and Bill Kretschmar, Stephanie and Mark Neary, and Sandy and Barrett Singer and decorated by Gil Walsh Interiors and Ursula Fernandez, and Annie, sponsored by Irene Goodkind, Emmy Wolbach, Deborah Landon, and Dennis O’Kain and decorated by Ted Matz.
In addition, children of all ages will be able to see: Balto, sponsored by Tracy and Matt Smith and decorated by Katherine Shenaman of Katherine Shenaman Interiors, Breakfast at Tiffany's, sponsored by The Palm Beach Post and decorated by Stephen Mooney of Stephen Mooney Interiors. Casablanca sponsored by Jenny Garrigues and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gogel and decorated by Jennifer Garrigues Interior Design, Charlotte's Web sponsored by Cynthia Sulzberger and Steven Green In honor of The Children’s Home Society In Memory of Director Gary Wanick decorated by Joseph Pubillones of Joseph Pubillones Interiors, Finding Nemo, Sponsored by True Rodriguez for her grandchildren True Wickman and Elizabeth and Juan M. Rodriguez, decorated by Chad Renfro of Chad Renfro Design. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes sponsored by Palm Beach Illustrated and decorated by Joseph Pubillones of Joseph Pubillones Interiors, Gigi sponsored by Ashley and Mike Ramos and decorated by Angela Reynolds of Angela Reynolds Designs, Gladiator sponsored by Caroline and Steven Harless of Harless & Associates, CPA’s and decorated by Debora Maale and Angela Wood of Orange Blossoms Florals and Event Styling, It’s A Wonderful Life sponsored by Adele and George Merck and decorated by Austin Hancock of Cary Hancock Designs, Indiana Jones sponsored by Joanne Colt and Dr. Howard Lyboldt and decorated by Brian Burnside of Decorators Resource and Deborah Hildebrandt and Tim Johnson Remodeling, Looney Tunes, sponsored by Robin and Norberto Azqueta and Cynthia Thomas and Bish Malinowski and decorated by Cynthia Thomas of Cynthia Thomas, Inc., Nightmare Before Christmas, sponsored by Jeff Koons and Family, decorated by Caroline Forrest and Rodger G. Chew II of RGC2 Design & Décor, Out of Africa sponsored by Mary Kritikos and decorated by Maisie Grace from Daisies by Design, Pink Panther, sponsored by Karyn and Kevin Lamb and decorated by Patrick Killian of Patrick Killian, Inc., Sandlot sponsored by Lauri and Ronald LaBow and decorated by Robert Giberson of Giberson Design, Inc., Some Like It Hot sponsored by the El Cid Historic Neighborhood Association and decorated by Catherine Stewart of Catherine Stewart Interiors, Star Wars sponsored by Dailey Janssen Architects and Karyn and Roger Janssen and decorated by Melody Smith of Melody Smith Interiors, The King and I sponsored by Meredith and Edward Michener and decorated by Scotty Rawley of White Lotus Collection, The Lion King sponsored by Elizabeth and Matthew Fifield and decorated by Ashley Sharpe of Kemble Interiors and Chad Renfro of Chad Renfro Design, Toy Story sponsored by Mieke van Waveren and decorated by 4th Graders of Rosarian Academy and Evelyn Erickson and Mieke van Waveren, Up sponsored by Millie Dayton and Eric Levine and Héléne and Matthew Lorentzen and Decorated by Debora Maale and Angela Wood of Orange Blossoms Florals and Event Styling, Wall-E Sponsored by Lourdes and Pepé Fanjul In Honor of Glades Academy decorated by Michael Powers of Studio Powers, LLC, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory sponsored by Lisa and Gregory Wilson and decorated by Brandie Herbst of L.Y.F.E. Interiors, and Yellow Submarine sponsored by Kool 105.5 FM, decorated by Veronica Volani-Inza of Smith and Moore Architects, Inc.
“Each year, we have successfully exceeded our goal of presenting trees,” said Cynthia Palmieri, Executive Director of the Ann Norton Sculpture Garden. “With 33 trees this year, we have an array of international, traditional, iconic, and family themed movies represented. There will be more than a few surprises and promise that the Festival of Trees will continue to be a magical experience for the young and the young at heart.”
The event serves as the major fundraising event for the Ann Norton Sculpture Garden and its Community Enrichment Program and will include musical and ballet performances from the Dreyfoos School of Arts, The Palm Beach Principal Players, Palm Beach Atlantic University Stringendo School for Strings, the Palm Beach Day Academy Chorus and the Florida Classical Ballet Theatre.
Family and friends of all ages are invited to participate in the gala with tickets available for $225.00 per adult and $25.00/child and $40.00/nanny. Tickets for members are $175.00. Community Evening Tickets for Adults are $15, Children $5, Children 3 and under free.
Current sponsors and underwriters for the “Magic of the Movies” pre-event and gala include: The Gentleman of the Garden as the Presenting Sponsor, KOOL 105.5 FM, Linda Lane PR & Marketing, Palm Beach Illustrated, The Palm Beach Post, Sandy James Fine Catering, Southern Wine & Spirits, Southgate Design, Sushi Jo, The Breakers Palm Beach, Whole Food Markets, and Zabo Studio.
The 2011 Chairpersons are Karyn Lamb and Mieke Van Waveren, with Joseph Pubillones serving as Design Chair, David Miller as the Holiday House Chairman and Jonathan Cameron-Hayes as Honorary Chairman. Committee members include: Robin Azqueta,
Diana Bell, Rodger G. Chew II, Joanne Colt, Chrissy Colton, Stephania Conrad, Millie Dayton, Sara Donaldson, Pattie Enright, Irene Goodkind, Margaret Horgan, Karyn Janssen, Dana Kretschmar, Karyn Lamb, Sue Levin, Helene Lorentzen, Dr. Howard Lyboldt, Denise McCann, David Miller, Tara Nicoletti, Farley Rentschler, Jennifer Rodriguez, True Rodriguez, Ashley Ramos, Denise Silverman, Sandy Singer, Linda Soper, Tricia Taylor, Mieke Van Waveren, Barbara Wille, and Penny Williams
The Festival of Tree raises money to support the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens and its Community Enrichment Program. The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens’ Community Enrichment Program is designed to provide cultural opportunities to all populations, through innovative programming incorporating the visual arts, environmental awareness, and interpretive history of Ann Weaver Norton.
Special admissions apply during the Festival of Trees. Tickets for the event can be purchased at the door and go to support the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. For Groups Sales please call 561-832-5328. To learn more on how you can be part of this fundraising event to support the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens please call 561-832-5328 or email annnorton@ansg.org. To view the latest schedule of events at the garden, please visit: www.ansg.org
The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Inc. is a recognized 501 (c) (3) operating foundation established in 1977 by the prominent sculptor Ann Weaver Norton (1905-1982). The gardens are conveniently located at 253 Barcelona Road, at the corner of Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach, FL. The rare palm and sculpture gardens, exhibition galleries and artist studio are currently open Wednesday-Sunday. 11- 4 p.m.
If you would like more information on this topic or to schedule an interview, please call Linda Soper at (612) 308-4159 or email: linda@lindalanemarketing.com
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