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Onessimo to highlight artist’s work



Works by Romanian-born artist Alexandra Nechita will be on display at Onessimo Fine Art in Palm Beach Gardens. COURTESY PHOTO

Works by Romanian-born artist Alexandra Nechita will be on display at Onessimo Fine Art in Palm Beach Gardens. COURTESY PHOTO

Internationally known as one of the most gifted art prodigies of a generation, Alexandra Nechita brings “Reimagined,” an exhibition of new work, to Onessimo Fine Art in Palm Beach Gardens.

This remarkable art prodigy, “a master of light and color,” will exhibit and meet with guests at three separate events, one especially for children.

Born in Romania in 1985, Ms. Nechita immigrated to the United States as a baby, and began drawing soon after. At 7, she was working with oil paints and acrylics and by 8, she had held her first solo exhibition at a local Los Angeles Library. By age 9, Ms. Nehcita reportedly had thousands of fans, and even the art critics were impressed. Now 34, she still sparkles with the passion and likeability. “Reimagined” features work which represents Nechita’s growth from a talented child to a mature artist.

(Just a bit of trivia: Nechita’s famous collectors include Oprah Winfrey, Melissa Ethridge, Calvin Klein and Whoopi Goldberg.)

Lisa Vroman COURTESY PHOTO

Lisa Vroman COURTESY PHOTO

Previews begin on Feb. 19. Gallery receptions with the artist are planned from 5:30-8 p.m. Feb. 22 and 1-3 p.m. Feb. 23. The special children’s event takes place from 11 a.m. to noon on Feb. 22. The receptions are free, but an RSVP is requested at www.onessimofineart.com. Onessimo Fine Art is at 4530 PGA Blvd., Suite 101, Palm Beach Gardens.

Walk for depression cure

Put on your walking shoes! It’s time for the second annual Palm Beach 5K Race of Hope, which will fund groundbreaking research into the root causes of depression and new and better treatments.

The race is hosted by the Hope for Depression Research Foundation in Palm Beach, and the hope of the race: Defeat Depression. The 3.1-mile walk/run begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, along the North Trail and through the streets of Palm Beach.

The group says the event is inspiring for adults and fun for kids. All participants get a finisher hat, short sleeve tech shirt, lightweight jacket and a finisher medal. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcomed. The fun starts and ends at the Royal Poinciana Plaza, 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach.

Registration is $45 on Feb. 14 at packet pickup or $50 race day. Can’t make it? Join the “virtual race” for $29. For information, visit www.join.hopefordepression.org/ event/2020-palm-beach-race-of-hope. For info about the HDRF, visit www.hopefordepression.org.

“Inspired Beauty” in the garden

Farther south, the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens welcomed “Inspired Beauty” to the garden on Feb. 6. In partnership with Sherrie Gallerie, five ceramic artists — Thomas Hoadley, Curtis Benzle, Jennifer McCurdy, Zemer Peled and Claire Penton — will showcase their collectible pieces. In addition to the sculptures on display, six watercolor paintings by Michael Kaiser will be on display through March 22.

Artists’ work is for sale and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the mission of the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. ANSG is at 253 Barcelona Road at Flagler Drive in the historic El Cid neighborhood of West Palm Beach. Garden hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is $15 adults, $10 age 65 and older and $7 for students. Admission is free for members and children younger than 5.

Info: 561-832-5328; www.ansg.org.

Vroman Broadway concert

“Broadway’s Best: Soaring from Stage to Screen” featuring internationally acclaimed Broadway star Lisa Vroman is a special gift of music from the Choral Society of the Palm Beaches. From Broadway to the Classics, Ms. Vroman’s versatility and melodic tones will bring treasured favorite tunes to life, including selections from “Beauty and the Beast,” “Carousel” and “Oklahoma!” Performances take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at Osher Lifelong Learning Auditorium at FAU’s Jupiter Campus, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter. For tickets, $25 adults and $10 students, visit www.choralsocietypalmbeaches.org/tickets or call 561-626-9997.

Alpert lunch targets abuse

The Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service will host its 16th Annual “No Excuse for Abuse” luncheon on Feb. 25 at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. Linor Abargil, a lawyer who is a sexual violence survivor and advocate, and former Miss Israel and Miss World, will be the featured guest speaker. The event will begin at 10:30 with boutique shopping, followed by lunch at noon. The cover is $200. RSVP by Feb 17 at 561-713-1818; Shenise.Surinach@ AlpertJFS.org. ¦

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