“Mozart and the Movies” piano concert raises funds for Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Legendary local pianist David Crohan once again graced the stage at the Harriet Himmel Theater in CityPlace March 15 as part of the Kretzer Piano Music Foundation’s monthly “Music for the Mind” concert series. More than 150 guests attended the event, which raised over $8,000 to benefit Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches’ LITE (Learning Independence Through Experience) Club for kids ages 6-13.
Guests were entertained by this year’s concert theme “Mozart and the Movies”. Speakers included Kretzer Piano Music Foundation founder Kathi Kretzer, Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches director of vision services Mary Allen and Lighthouse board chair Donte’ Mickens.
Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches offers a special thank you to Presenting Sponsor Kretzer Piano Music Foundation; Concert Grand Sponsors NCCI (National Council on Compensation insurance), Jon Smith Subs and Retina Care Specialists; Baby Grand Sponsor Beatrice C. Mayer; and Petite Grand Sponsors Vince & Mary Jo Elhilow.
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About Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches:
For 70 years, the Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches has been providing direct education and rehabilitation services to people who are blind or visually impaired in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties. The private, non-profit agency is the only organization of its kind based in West Palm Beach, FL. The Lighthouse assists persons with visual impairments to develop their capabilities to the fullest and to utilize them in the pursuits of life which are the right and privilege of all.
About Music for the Mind:
Held on the third Tuesday of every month in the Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace, Music for the Mind concerts feature musical groups from Palm Beach County. Music for the Mind has provided 11,000 young musicians the opportunity to perform while raising over $550,000 to help promote music in our schools and community since 2002. Learn more at http://www.kretzerpiano.com/kpmf.