(PRESS RELEASE)_The Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches is excited to announce its 61st season -- a series of 10 concerts that showcase the extraordinary talent and musical maturity of one of the nation’s finest symphonic bands. Considered a local cultural treasure, the ensemble has won accolades for its outstanding performances of a wide variety of music, from classical and jazz to marches and Broadway hits. “Our season opener, Together Again!, will showcase crowd favorites from John Williams, R. Strauss, J. Strauss, Cole Porter, and John Philip Sousa, plus a special guest appearance,” said Music Director Mark Humphreys. The band prides itself on helping to build a culturally enlightened and stronger community by providing high-quality, enjoyable yet modestly priced performances. In addition to an exceptional caliber of musicianship, the band has a strong philanthropic mission. The nonprofit group has donated $89,487 in scholarships, grants, and musical instruments to local students and schools since February 2020, even though the band was not able to provide public performances during this time, for a grand total of $875,265 donated during the past 40 years. 2021-2022 Concerts Together Again! Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, 7:30 p.m., Eissey Campus Theatre Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, 7:30 p.m., Duncan Theatre And how we’ve missed our greatest audience! To break out of the agonizing silence, we’ll raise the roof with ear- and eye-opening favorites from John Williams, R. Strauss, J. Strauss, Cole Porter, John Philip Sousa, plus a guest appearance by Lake Worth Beach Mayor Betty Resch.
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(PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – October 7, 2021) Live is Back!—that’s the theme of the 2021-2022 season of the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, which launches with seven audience-pleasing shows in October and November. Tickets are now available for purchase either online at kravis.org or by phone at 561.832.7469. OCTOBER October 30 at 8 pm (Saturday) The Price Is Right Live™ The Price is Right Live™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and “Come On Down” to win. Prizes may include appliances, vacations and possibly a new car! Play classic games just like on television’s longest running and most popular game show… from Plinko™ to Cliffhangers™ to The Big Wheel™ and even the fabulous Showcase. Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall Tickets start at $15 NOVEMBER November 6 at 8 pm (Saturday) Gilberto Santa Rosa Caminalo Tour With six Grammy Awards, four multi-platinum albums, 13 platinum and 13 gold albums, Gilberto Santa Rosa is one of the most enduring salsa singers of his time. His continuing popularity has ensured that salsa music, especially the unique improvisational style known as “soneo” that he champions, has remained relevant well into the 21st century. Experience his gift in this exceptional performance. Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall Tickets start at $39 November 10 at 7:30 pm (Wednesday) Trifecta of Folk Greats: The Kingston Trio, The Brothers Four and The Limeliters An incredible evening of music is in store as three legendary folk groups take the stage. Grammy Awards Lifetime Achievement recipient, The Kingston Trio has charmed audiences around the world performing their timeless classics including Where Have All the Flowers Gone? for six decades. The Brothers Four are known for their many hits including Yellow Bird. And The Limeliters, known for their multiple chart toppers including, A Way Faring Stranger, have entertained standing-room-only crowds with their musical talent and zany sense of humor. Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall Tickets start at $25 (PRESS RELEASE)_Boca Raton, FL (October 7, 2021) –Boca West Children’s Foundation was able to identify state funding matching the mission of KidSafe Foundation through the engagement of a government affairs specialist. Thank you to a bill, sponsored by Sen. Tina Polsky and Rep. Chip LaMarca, KidSafe Foundation has received nearly $185,000 from the Florida Appropriations budget for the new Stay KidSafe! Elementary Safety Education and Human Trafficking Prevention program. Through these funds, Stay KidSafe! will be available to all teachers in the state of Florida at no cost. The program is an easy-to-use and comfortable personal safety and trafficking prevention program that uses animated videos and activities to empower children and build on their safety skills year after year. The Florida Department of Education has mandated that all students in grades kindergarten through 12th receive human trafficking prevention education. Boca West Children’s Foundation, which has granted funds to KidSafe Foundation since 2010, congratulated the KidSafe Foundation leaders as well as thanked Senator Polsky and Rep. LaMarca for their hard work and concern for children’s safety on October 5 at Boca West Country Club. KidSafe discussed how this appropriation will help keep kids safe throughout Florida. KidSafe Foundation has been educating children and their grown-ups about personal safety since 2009. They are on a mission to stop child sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking, and their empowering children’s programming has taught over 60,000 children empowerment skills that are not just used to stay safe from abuse. With learning assertiveness and a right to their own body boundaries, the skills they learn help them make safe and smart choices. Empowered children become healthy, powerful adults. “Our mission is to help at risk kids, and we have supported KidSafe Foundation since our inception,” said Pamela Weinroth, Executive Director of Boca West Children's Foundation. “We are so thrilled this new program has been funded by the state. We will be building strong, resilient children and safer communities." (VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM)_Demolition of the Camelot Hotel at 1000 US Highway 1 began this morning. In early 2021, the hotel was found to be “unsafe” by the Village’s Special Magistrate. The Special Magistrate granted the Village authority to demolish the buildings and recover costs for demolition in the form of a lien on the property. Rather than use tax dollars to demolish the buildings and staff time to manage the process, the Village has worked with the owners of the property to reach an agreement whereby the owners would demolish the buildings themselves. The owners recently obtained a demolition permit and have four months to complete the demolition of the process, per their agreement with the Village. Although the property owners have no imminent plans to redevelop the property, they have benchmarks to meet regarding the sale or redevelopment of the property as part of the agreement with the Village. If you notice any construction related issues with the demolition, please contact the Building Department at (561) 841-3365 (Option 1).
(PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – October 5, 2021) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden today announced the grand opening of its amazing new exhibition MOAI AT MOUNTS BOTANICAL GARDEN bringing the awe and wonder of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) to West Palm Beach. Thanks to the vision and gift of Margaret Blume, the garden’s Tropical Forest Garden will re-open with the permanent installation of three imposing moai statues, replicas of the iconic monolithic, human figures located on Rapa Nui, Chile. Designed by artist Dennis MacDonald with great attention to authenticity and detail, each of the statues is made of solid, reinforced, poured concrete and has been stained to create a weathered appearance. The larger moai stands 20 feet tall and wears a “hat” known as pukao, two additional pukao rest on the ground. “That the people of Easter Island were so motivated to conceive, create and transport such monolithic sculptures with only rudimentary tools, no written language, and without the invention of the wheel is truly inspiring,” says Blume. “This artistic tribute is meant to evoke questions, rather than answer them, and to serve as a link to the past—our history, art and culture. If a visitor feels a sense of mystery and awe while being in the presence of the moai, then we have achieved our mission.” (PRESS RELEASE)_Boca Raton, FL (October 4, 2021)— The SYMPHONIA, South Florida’s premier chamber orchestra, has announced that two Saturday concerts will be added to its 2021-2022 Concert Series performance schedule. The additional performances will be on Saturday, December 4 and Saturday, January 8, both at 3 p.m. The shows have been added to accommodate additional guests, as both the December and January Sunday concerts are now sold out. The Saturday concerts will also take place at Roberts Theater at Saint Andrew’s School in Boca Raton. SATURDAY, DEC. 4 (NEW) AND SUNDAY, DEC. 05, 2021 (SOLD OUT) AT 3:00 PM ‘LOVE IN THE AFTERNOON’ A versatile conductor of orchestras, operas and music festivals, who led The Symphonia’s helm from 2006-2009, Alexander Platt returns to Boca Raton to perform alongside guitarist Jason Vieaux. Among his extensive discography is the 2015 Grammy Award-winning album for Best Classical Instrumental Solo. PROGRAM STILL "The Quiet One," from the Lyric Suite (arr. Alexander Platt) RODRIGO Concierto de Aranjuez BIZET Symphony in C SATURDAY, JAN. 8 (NEW) AND SUNDAY, JAN. 9, 2022 (SOLD OUT) AT 3:00 PM ‘SIZZLING STRINGS’ Making his Symphonia debut, Grammy Award-winning violinist Andres Cárdenes will dazzle audiences as Conductor and solo violinist in this all-strings program. Since capturing the Second Prize in the 1982 Tchaikovsky International Violin Competition in Moscow, Cárdenes has appeared as soloist with over 100 orchestras on four continents. He has served as President of the Jury of the Stradivarius International Violin Competition three times and was a juror of the 2011 Tchaikovsky International Violin Competition in St. Petersburg, Russia. Mama Bella Gourmet Market & Café is celebrating its official grand opening at 518 S. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach this weekend, and last night they staged a VIP party which included a ribbon cutting by West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James. There was plenty of food, drink and good cheer as media, family and friends gathered to celebrate with owner Vladimir Fulman. Mama Bella takes its name from Fulman's mother. Mama Bella features "a curated collection of the world’s finest gourmet foods, spices, and imported artisanal cuisine and ingredients." Take a look: Photos by North Palm Beach Life
(PRESS RELEASE)_Casting has been announced for the North American Tour of SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical, making its premiere engagement at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on January 5-9. Tickets will go on sale October 2 at 10 am. Tickets are available online at kravis.org or by phone at 561.832.7469. The three actresses that share the role of musical icon Donna Summer are Brittny Smith as “Diva Donna,” Charis Gullage as “Disco Donna” and Amahri Edwards-Jones as “Duckling Donna.” The cast of SUMMER also includes Porter Lee Anderson III as “Andrew Gaines,” John Guaragna as “Bruce Sudano,” and Christopher Lewis as “Neil Bogart.” The ensemble is comprised of Robert Peter Ayala, Layla Brent-Tompkins, Mia Davidson, Kayleigh Hegarty, Ciara Jones, Lily Kren, Marisel Lopez, Diane Meck, Francisco Risso, Lathan A. Roberts, Nissi Shalome, David Tanciar, Meridien Terrell, Emilee Theno, Stephen Vaught, Lamont Whitaker and Aubrey Young. SUMMER features a book by Tony Award® nominee Colman Domingo, Robert Cary and Tony Award® winner Des McAnuff, with songs by Donna Summer, Giorgio Moroder, Paul Jabara and others. This new touring production is directed by Lauren L. Sobon and choreographed by Natalie Caruncho, based on the original direction by Tony Award® winner Des McAnuff and original choreography by Tony Award® winner Sergio Trujillo. Associate choreographer is Angelica Beliard. Musical Supervision is by JP Meyer, Music Director is Erika R. Gamez, tour scenic design by Robert Andrew Kovach, based on the original scenic design by Tony Award® nominee Robert Brill, costumes by Tony Award® winner Paul Tazewell, lighting by Russell A. Thompson, sound by David Temby, projections by Chris McCleary. This tour is produced by APEX Touring. Tickets for SUMMER are available at kravis.org or by phone at 561.832.7469. |
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