Kretzer Piano Music Foundation to Present 4th Annual PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE at the Harriet Himmel Theater on August 18
Pre-Concert Cocktail Party at Brio Tuscan Grill in CityPlace will Kickoff Fun-Filled Benefit to Expand the Foundation’s Music Education Programs for Children
(West Palm Beach, FL – August 5, 2015) The Kretzer Piano Music Foundation today announced that Brio Tuscan Grill in CityPlace would host a pre-concert cocktail party prior to the 4th annual PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE (PTS), which will be held at The Harriet Himmel Theater on Tuesday, August 18.
A warm, relaxed Italian eatery serving Tuscan-inspired grill fare, wine and cocktails, Brio is located in CityPlace directly across from the Himmel Theater. The cocktail party at Brio for performers and sponsors will be held from 6 to 7 pm, prior to the 7:30 performance.
“Speaking for the 14 talented doctors and other performers participating in the upcoming fun-filled fundraiser, I want to give a BIG thank you to Brio for underwriting this year’s cocktail party,” said founder Kathi Kretzer. “Complimentary appetizers and two free drinks will be provided, and Dr. Jill Rodila, harpist, will be providing the party entertainment.”
William Hayes, Producing Artistic Director and founding member of Palm Beach Dramaworks, will be staging this year’sl PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE that will feature musical performances by doctors affiliated with 16 local hospitals and medical facilities, including five from Jupiter Medical Center, four with Wellington Regional Medical Center and two each from JFK Medical Center and West Palm Hospital.
The performing doctors will include Dr. Millard Brooks, an Anesthesiologist from Naples, who is an audience-wowing magician and comedian; Dr. John Fernandez, a rock singer and guitarist from Stuart; Dr. Kenneth Fuquay, a classical guitarist from West Palm Beach;Dr. Peggy Hunter, a classical pianist from Boca Raton; Dr. Gordon Johnson from Wellington who is returning as a PTS emcee; Dr. Jill Rodila, a talented harpist from Palm Beach Gardens, who will be playing during the pre-concert sponsor party; Dr. Lyda Rodriguez, a ballroom dancer from West Palm Beach; Dr. Thomas Rowe, a bass guitarist; Dr. Robin Shecter, a gifted vocalist from Wellington; Dr. Robin Sykes is a flautist from Jupiter; Dr. Richard Wayne is a comedian from West Palm Beach; Dr. Maureen Whelihan is also returning as emcee; and Dr. Jack Zeltzer of Lake Worth is a talented drummer.
The one non-medical doctor is Dr. Robin Arrigo, a concert pianist who earned a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree from the University of Miami.
Tickets are $75 each (tax deductible) and can be purchased by calling Complete Ticket Solutions at 866.449.2489. Profit raised from this year’s PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE will enable KPMF to expand its music education programs for children in need.
About the Kretzer Piano Music Foundation:
KPMF is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the gift of music to children and seniors. “We are passionate about music being a part of every child’s life and the Foundation provides performance opportunities so young artists can share their talents with others,” says founder Kathi Kretzer.
In addition to awarding scholarships for music lessons and donating more than 25 pianos to disadvantaged children and local nonprofit organizations, KPMF’s popular programs include:
+ The Kretzer Kids, gifted young people who perform 48 concerts every year in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and children’s hospitals.
+ The Music for the Mind concert series presented the third Tuesday of every month at CityPlace in West Palm Beach.
+ The headline-grabbing Keys to the Cities campaign that placed 18 whimsically painted pianos in public spots from Jupiter to Delray Beach (and winner of the 2014 Bernays Award for Best Special Event from the Gold Coast PR Council).
+ The annual PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE featuring 14 talented medical doctors that is presented each August and raises much-needed funds for local children’s charities and music education.
For more information about KPMF, please visit www.kretzerpiano.com/KPMF.