Kravis Hosts 'Evening of Gratitude'

L-R: Nancy Stone, Beth Fishel, Penny Bank and Diane Quinn (Capehart)

(Press Release) (West Palm Beach, Fla.) - The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts hosted "An Evening of Gratitude” for its Dress Circle and Helen K. Persson Society members on December 18 in the Dreyfoos Hall stage and backstage area. Nearly 170 guests were treated like stars, entering through the Gosman Family Artist Entrance and enjoying special behind-the-scenes tours of Dreyfoos Hall. The evening included cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres by Kravis Events by Lessing’s Hospitality.
 

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“Tonight, we are here to thank you, our supportive donors, who are truly the stars behind the curtain,” said Diane Quinn, Kravis Center CEO.  “As members of our Dress Circle and Persson Society, your support and generosity help us present the best entertainment to the community now and for many years to come. We are so grateful and excited to invite you to our backstage home.”
 
Throughout the evening, attendees were guided on tours exploring the inner workings of Dreyfoos Hall. The tour included a stage lighting demonstration, plus visits to the Mezzanine to hear fun facts about the catwalk, lighting and sound booths, and below stage to the pit.
 
Dress Circle members are donors who support the Center by contributing $1,000 or more annually.  Membership benefits include priority seating based on membership level, special ticketing privileges, including ticket exchange, invitation to the annual Dress Circle recognition event, acknowledgment of support on the Dress Circle Wall of Honor and more. The Helen K. Persson Society recognizes members who make a financial commitment to the Endowment Fund.
 
The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is one of South Florida’s premier performing arts centers, located in Downtown West Palm Beach. Since 1992, the Kravis Center has hosted the very best in live entertainment featuring world-class artists in music, comedy, dance, Broadway and more. Since opening its doors, the Kravis Center has welcomed more than 3 million students to its comprehensive arts education programs.  Students of all ages can participate in a variety of workshops, classes and special events, as well as free and reduced-price tickets to those who might not otherwise have the chance to experience live performances.  For information, please visit kravis.org
 
To learn more about becoming a member of the Dress Circle or Helen K. Persson Society, please call 561-651-4320 or visit kravis.org/membership or kravis.myplannedgift.org.