By GERRY BARKER
North Palm Beach Life

It's not hard to see why Ins Choi's play, "Kim's Convenience," has won so much praise and accolades since its debut in 2011 at the Toronto Fringe Festival. Funny, heart-warming and poignant, it touches on issues that hit home for many.

Now showing at the Helen K. Persson Hall at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts through March 8, the one-act play takes place at a Korean-run convenience store in a Toronto neighborhood, run by Mr. Kim (Appa) and his wife (Umma) -- "Mom and Pop" in Korean -- along with their grown daughter, Janet.

We soon learn the neighborhood is facing a redevelopment that includes the threat of a  new Wal-Mart that could mean the end of his business. On top of that, daughter Janet makes it clear she has no interest in taking the business over; she wants to pursue her dream of becoming a photographer. Then there's his son, Jung, who ran away after a clash with his father, taking money from the safe with him.

Enter Mr. Lee, a realtor who makes an offer to buy the store, and the policeman who Janet used to have a crush on. Meanwhile, mother and son have been staying in touch by meeting secretly in a church. Stubborn and strong-willed, Mr. Kim must find a way to secure a future for his family business.

The actors are uniformly excellent throughout, paired with a production that cleverly switches from the store to the church without missing a beat. The intimate setting of Persson Hall is a perfect setting for the play that also became a hit series from CBC Television, available on Netflix.

For more information on tickets and times, visit https://www.kravis.org/events/kims-convenience/.

(Press Release) West Palm Beach, Fla. (February 26, 2026) – The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the 2026–2027 Classical Concert Series, which continues its legacy as South Florida's largest classical program with a season of unprecedented artistry. From legendary virtuosos and celebrated conductors to world-renowned orchestras making their debuts, the series promises to be another extraordinary season of classical music, generously sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis. 

The season opens with the esteemed Chamber Orchestra of Europe making its Kravis Center debut under the baton of Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Music Director of the Metropolitan Opera and Philadelphia Orchestra, who will be joined by Italian piano prodigy Beatrice Rana. One of Europe's finest orchestras, the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra also makes its hall debut, led by Chief Conductor Lahav Shani and the incomparable violinist, Anne-Sophie Mutter, celebrating 50 years of concertizing around the world!

(Press Release) Port St. Lucie, Fla., January 26, 2026 – Waverly, a new townhome neighborhood within Wylder, will open this weekend, Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1, unveiling model homes for its 310 thoughtfully designed residences priced from the upper $200s. Wylder, located off Midway Road in Port St. Lucie,  is a 1,970-acre master-planned community by GreenPointe Developers LLC, the master-plan community and urban development division of GreenPointe Holdings, LLC

(Press Release) (West Palm Beach, FL – February 25, 2026) With the mission of Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy, the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC) is inviting friends and supporters to its upcoming annual fundraiser.
 
Wednesday, March 11 – Doors Open at 11 am
Annual Gala Luncheon
At the Marriott West Palm Beach, 1001 Okeechobee Blvd
Guest Speaker: Dianna Wynn, President
League of Women Voters of the United States
As national president of America’s most trusted nonpartisan organization defending voting rights, Dianna Wynn brings expertise in voter education, grassroots mobilization and electoral integrity. An author, jury and trial consultant, and communications professor, Wynn will discuss the League’s role in protecting free and fair elections and the importance of community-based civic engagement in strengthening democracy.  She is a powerful advocate for the national League and all local chapters becoming even bigger, bolder, and more politically persuasive during this critical election year.

(Ballet Palm Beach) -- Ballet Palm Beach brings a tale of biblical proportions to the Kravis Center stage with its original production of “Queen Esther.”
WHERE:        The Rinker Playhouse at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL 33401
WHEN:           Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 7 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 8 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
DETAILS:      Back by popular demand, a spectacular story that echoes through the ages. Witness the captivating tale of Queen Esther as Ballet Palm Beach showcases a mesmerizing blend of beauty, wisdom, and unparalleled courage. From a Jewish orphan whose allure captivated a king to a heroine whose bravery protected her people; this powerful narrative unfolds through enchanting dance that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
TICKETS:  Tickets are $49 and may be purchased at kravis.org or by calling the box office at 561-832-7469.