The recession "is a distant memory for art collectors," says David Lester, organizer of the 14th annual American International Fine Art Fair now taking place at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. "The 14th edition of AIFAF is shaping up to be the best yet," he said. The convention center has been transformed into an array of architecturally interesting rooms in which … [Read more...]
Soloists shine for Judd’s return in ‘Messiah’
Annual performances of George Frideric Handel's oratorio Messiah at this time of year are always of the so-called Christmas portion, that close-to-half of this Easter piece that touches on the birth of Jesus. In his return to area podiums for the first time since 2001, former Florida Philharmonic director James Judd leads performances of the entire oratorio, as he did in his … [Read more...]