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On This Page:

• South Florida Fair, January 13-29

~ Celebrating 100 Years ~

• Entr'Acte Theatrix presents Godspell, Jan. 12-22

• Theatre and Restaurant Reviews by Philip Chase

• Cresthaven Barkley Red Hatters

F O O D , F U N & E N T E R T A I N M E N T

Last updated: 01/19/2012

Know Someone Who's 100?

Free unlimited admission to anyone 100 or older to this year's South Florida Fair

Senior discount tickets ($7 - 60 or older) daily

Senior Day, Mon. Jan. 23rd, tickets $5.00

Helena Phillips (100) is a resident of Boundbrook Condo Association in West Palm Beach

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – "Live life to the fullest," advises 100 year old Helena Phillips. The West Palm Beach resident was given an unlimited any day admission pass to the 2012 South Florida Fair which celebrates its Centennial January 13-29 on the South Florida Fairgrounds off Southern Boulevard. It’s one of the Fair’s many new promotions to mark the special observance. Any person 100 or older will be offered unlimited and free admission to the 17 day spectacular.

Phillips was born in 1911 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, but moved to and was raised in Lynn, Massachusetts. She’s been a South Florida resident for 6 years. Most of her adult professional life was spent as an elementary school teacher, but also included stints of teaching Latin to middle school students.

What are her keys to longevity?

"I was fortunate, worked hard and have good genes," the sprightly Phillips said. She reads frequently and enjoys working crossword puzzles and cryptographs. On occasion, she’ll enjoy wine when going out for dinner. A mother of 2, she was married for over 40 years.

Are you 100 or older? Do you know someone who is? Contact the South Florida Fair Public Relations Office at (561) 795-6408 or johnp@southfloridafair.com. A Fair representative will be delighted to process a complimentary Any Day Admission Pass.

Advance discount admission tickets to the 2012 South Florida Fair are on sale at any Publix Supermarket in Palm Beach County, Bennett Auto Supply, TD Bank and Bud’s Chicken & Seafood as well as www.southfloridafair.com. For additional information, phone (561) 793-0333.

Entr'Acte Theatrix presents Godspell, Jan. 12-22

Adele Zin, Jessica Kris, Catie Bonk, Samantha Etienne, Aumalia Otto, Domenic Servidio

Entr’Acte Theatrix has chosen Godspell as its next production. One of the most successful Off-Broadway and Broadway musicals of all time (a current revival is playing to packed houses on Broadway), Godspell is the perfect vehicle to highlight the talents of the company’s young performers.

"The goal of Entr’Acte Theatrix is to give emerging talents from South Florida the opportunity to get critical professional theater credits as they transition into the world of professional theater," explains Vicki Halmos, Entr’Acte Theatrix’ Executive Producer. "And Godspell offers all our cast members the chance to use many aspects of their training, learn what it’s like to work in a true ensemble situation, and know what’s involved in participating in, and even producing a professional production."

The joyful musical features a sparkling score by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin), and contains songs that have become an integral part of the American Broadway Songbook including "Day by Day," "Learn Your Lessons Well," and "By My Side." The play draws on various theatrical disciplines such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics, and vaudeville.

Originally conceived by John-Michael Tebelak as his masters thesis, and performed by students at Carnegie Mellon University, Godspell’s playful enactment of parables as told in Matthew and other books of the New Testament has engaged audiences since its debut in 1971. The project was brought to the attention of Broadway producers Edgar Lansbury (brother of Angela!) and Joseph Beruh by Carnegie alumnus Charles Haid (associate producer), who wanted to open it Off-Broadway. They hired Stephen Schwartz, another alumnus of Carnegie Mellon’s theater department, to write score. Schwartz’s songs incorporate a variety of musical styles, from pop to folk rock, and gospel.

Godspell’s talented cast and creative team includes: Juan Gonzalez Machain, (Jesus); Andy Christler (Judas); Dance Captain - Lissen Ellington; Director - Gayle Coursol; Musical Director - Roger Blankenship; and Choreographer - Jeanne McKinnon.

Godspell will run from January 12 through January 15 at the Borland Center for the Performing Arts, 4901 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens 33418, and January 18 – 22 at the former Unity Church on the Flagler Campus of the Palm Beach Day Academy.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 800-965-9324. For Group Sales and Information call: 561-366-9033. Tickets are $20 each/$15 for students and children.