(West Palm Beach, FL – August 22, 2022) In preparation for its sensational 30th Anniversary Season, the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is seeking interested Volunteers.
“With over 400 volunteers, the Kravis Center knows that the show would not go on without the dedicated corps of people who donate their valuable time to the Center,” says Event Manager Karole Cooney. “While many volunteers have been with us since opening night, we are now seeking applicants to join the ranks and become an integral part of this vibrant theatre.”
There are volunteer opportunities as ushers, data entry, in the education department, and the administrative offices.
To become an usher, applicants must complete a training course about Kravis Center operations. The course includes information about emergency evacuations, seating, show procedures and customer service skills.
The next New Volunteer Orientation will be held at the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse on Wednesday, September 7th at 10am and Tuesday, September 13th at 6pm.
Anyone interested in becoming a Volunteer is encouraged to download a printable Volunteer Application from the website fill it out and bring it to the orientation program. If unable to attend the orientation please mail the application to: Beth Foster, Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
For information about volunteering at the Kravis Center call 561.651.4294 or to access the online application, go to kravis.org/volunteer.
About the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts: The Kravis Center is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL. The Center’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality; by offering comprehensive arts education programs—serving nearly 3 million students since its inception; by providing a Palm Beach County home for local and regional arts organizations to showcase their work; and by providing an economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County. For information, please visit kravis.org.
KAPOW NOODLE BAR ANNOUNCES OPENING DATE FOR NEW LOCATION IN
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA’S MIZNER PARK
MERGING ART, TECHNOLOGY AND SUSTAINABILITY
New Menu, Craft Cocktails, Omakase Bar, and Private Karaoke Rooms
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – South Florida-based multi-concept operator, Sub-Culture Group announced today that they will open Kapow Noodle Bar’s new location in Boca Raton’s Mizner Park on Friday, September 16, 2022.
“By enlisting the talent of top creatives, we are merging art, technology, and sustainability in a way that helps us lay the foundation for the future of the Kapow brand,” said Vaughan Dugan, co-founder of Kapow Noodle Bar. “We’re always looking ahead to what’s next while being mindful of what our customers want, and we can’t wait to showcase the evolution of Kapow,” he continued.
Mizner Park has been home to Kapow since 2011, but by relocating to a significantly larger 5,175-square-foot space, the restaurant has doubled its seating capacity and now offers room for special events. The venue also features an indoor/outdoor wrap-around bar, expansive covered patio seating, an omakase bar, and three private karaoke rooms.
The interiors from Manhas Design take inspiration from Kapow’s existing locations, including the original Michael “Pooch” Pucciarellimural in Boca Raton, while creating its own personality and character. Diners are welcomed to the space by a larger-than-life waving Japanese lucky cat from Unique Rabbitand artwork by Craig McInnis, and they can get lost in Rosanna Kalis’s dreamy 95-foot mural animated by Jasper Mosher.
“Kapow’s new location has allowed us to expand and develop the design,” said Pam Manhas. “We wanted to maintain the soul of the original look while elevating it with the addition of details like the illuminated abacus ceiling created by Sabal Design,” she concluded. Seating options from cozy u-shaped booths to long banquettes, communal tables, and an Opium Garden on the east side of the patio provide various dining experiences.
Perfect for private parties, Kapow offers three fully-automated karaoke rooms with Savant IP Audio speakers, wireless mics, LED screen TVs and AV capabilities. Guests will control their song selection and order food & beverages via iPad without having to leave the privacy of their room. Two rooms can connect for larger parties and open to the Garden Patio.
Sustainability is a top priority both in the restaurant design and the kitchen. They’ve custom-built low-water woks, are using an eco-friendly Peking duck roaster oven, and their lighting /HVAC automation will reduce energy costs by more than 20%.
With creative Southeast Asian cuisine, Kapow is known for its fun vibe and gastronomically addictive dishes. The culinary team is debuting a new elevated menu that will also roll out to the West Palm Beach location. “For over a decade, Kapow built a cult-like following with a truly great menu,” said Sub-Culture founder Rodney Mayo. “But during that time, diner’s palates have grown along with their desire and openness to try more authentic Asian flavors,” he stated. “We will add new ingredients and apply them differently so that the flavors really pop.”
Fan favorites like Vietnamese Chicken Wings, Salmon Tartare Tacos, Hoisin BBQ Baby Back Ribs, and Peking Duck will remain on the menu, but new stand-out dishes include Red Oil Dumplings with pork, shrimp, tingly red oil sauce and cilantro; Carrot Dumplings with bamboo shoots and mushroom; Grilled Oysters with kimchi butter; Korean Wagyu Beef Tartare; King Prawn Bahn Mi with prawn pate and tangy mixed pickles; and Cantonese Ginger Scallion Lobster.
Reserve a spot at the 8-seat Omakase Bar,where the chef selects the menu for an exclusive and personalized experience. Consisting of the freshest fish, both locally sourced and flown in from around the world, and composed plates, these are dishes you will not find on the regular menu.
Kapow’s new Corporate Pastry Chef, Lee Mazor, owner of LoveLee Bakeshop, worked at Hakkasan in the Fontainebleau and under a two-star Michelin chef in Miami Beach. Notable desserts from Mazor include Matcha Vietnamese Coffee Cake, amoist chocolate cake topped with creamy chocolate, coffee, condensed milk ganache and a matcha milk foam; Black Sesame Cremeux served with cashew sponge cake and salted caramel ice cream; and an Ube Gateau, a fudgy purple sweet potato cake topped with creamy coconut milk, taro mousse and rose petal meringue kisses.
Sustainability and innovation continue behind the bar, where mixologist Angela Dugan’s thoughtful cocktail program re-purposes viable food waste like avocado skins for toasted rice and avocado orgeat, and pineapple cores for a minty lemongrass-pineapple shrub. Using a Suntory highball machine that creates perfectly carbonated soda water, guests will make DIY highballs with housemade offerings such as limeade and rose-sweetened tea.
Signature cocktails include the Akai with El Tesoro Blanco Tequila, hibiscus, Montelobos mezcal, ginger, Chareau Aloe Liqueur, Suze, and aquafaba, and the Land & Sea with Peak whisky, Redemption high rye, kelp elderberry cordial, mushroom cypress stock and Choya yuzu. Rounding out the offerings are craft beers, global wines, and premium sakes. Ahead of the low ABV and no alcohol trend for several years, Angela Dugan has revamped her popular Chak-Tails menu with as much care and presentation as their spirited libations.
Slipping into the space once occupied by Kapow, Sub-Culture will debut Penelope (early 2023), a playful New Orleans-style brasserie borrowing from French, Cajun, and other global influences. Earlier this year, Sub-Culture opened its eponymous coffee shop at Mizner Park and shuttered The Dubliner after a 16-year-run to make room for its new Italian trattoria, Shaker & Pie(Fall 2023).
“At Sub-Culture, art and innovation have always been a priority, and we truly love what we do,” states VaughanDugan. “You’ll see it in the details at Kapow, from the tiki glasses and uniforms designed by renowned illustrator Joshua Noom, to the amount of intention that goes into crafting our Chak-tails. We aim to be a leader in our industry and the community, so we’re always altering our way of doing things and making way for new concepts.”
Kapow Noodle Bar: Founded in 2011 by Sub-Culture Group, Kapow Noodle Bar combines contemporary Southeast Asian cuisine with a South Florida vibe. Kapow’s two locations in Boca Raton and West Palm Beach are known for innovative cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and vibrant nightlife. The award-winning restaurant has received several accolades, including “Best Happy Hour” and “Best New Restaurant” from the New Times, named “8 Must-Try Restaurants” by Zagat and received a four-star review from the Sun-Sentinel. 402 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432 | 561.347.7322 | Instagram | Facebook
Sub-Culture Group: Sub-Culture Group operates an eclectic, award-winning collection of exceptional places to eat, drink, dance and celebrate. Their 18 locations and ever-growing portfolio span South Florida from Miami Beach to Jupiter.
(West Palm Beach, FL – August 23, 2022) The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC)today invited potential new members and anyone interested in election issues and integrity to a virtual get-acquainted session.
Saturday, September 24 at 10:30 am
New Member Online Orientation
Targeted to both new LWVPBC members and those thinking about joining, this Zoom event is for anyone interested in knowing more about the League’s work on such critical issues as heath care, voting rights, national popular vote, and voting rights and/or suppression.
About the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County:
The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County is a nonpartisan political organization of women and men of all ages and backgrounds, encouraging informed and active participation in government through education and advocacy. The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that voting is a fundamental citizen right that must be guaranteed. For more information, please visit www.lwvpbc.org or
On August 11, the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County had a grand re opening at its offices on Hibiscus Street in West Palm Beach. The Chamber had a great time celebrating the members and the new season of successful black-owned and minority businesses at our Grand Reopening. Speeches were given by Grasford Smith, President of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County, Commissioner Mack Bernard, and the event sponsors; Keene Urquhart, Project Manager of Whiting-Turner, and Anthony Bradford, Owner of Creative Solutions Companion Care Services. For more information about the Black Chamber of Commerce, check out their website at https://blackchamberpbc.com.
Participate in Hadassah’s virtual Machon Study Series. Enjoy multiple topics with stimulating facilitators scheduled on the following dates from 9:30am – 11:00am:
September 18, November 6, December 4, January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2 and May 5.
For more details, contact Hadassah Florida 1-877-949-1818 or email florida@hadassah.org.
The cost of Series is $18.00 per person.
Please click on this link to register for the program:
In Person Opening Night Reception on August 26 from 6 to 7:30 pm
(West Palm Beach, FL – August 19, 2022) Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world-renowned Palm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today announced the world-class museum’s next exhibition:
26th Annual MEMBERS’ SHOW
Juried Exhibition Opens on August 27 and Runs Through October 29
“This exhibit provides a glimpse into the diverse work and the unique perspectives of the members of the Palm Beach Photographic Centre,” said NeJame. “The exhibition is also featured on our website at www.workshop.org.”
Palm Beach Photographic Centre’s 26th Annual MEMBERS’ SHOW will display stunning images from 36 members, including:
+ Six from West Palm Beach (Elizabeth Colome, Susan Klein, EJ Morales, Lauren Necaise, Ted Tribolati, and Mary Jane Zapp).
+ Five from Palm Beach Gardens (Christine Brunner, Kathleen Collins, Louis Mark, Marilyn Samwick and Leslie Slatkin).
+ Two each from Boynton Beach (Peter Collins and Lorin Duckman) and Wellington (Alan Fabricant and Giada Robinson).
+ And one each from Aventura (Philip Goldberg), Boca Raton (McKenzie Williams), Coral Springs (Jeff Olson), Delray Beach (Brian Blum), Fort Lauderdale (Alberto Sisso), Jensen Beach (Kai Lynn Liefer), Juno Beach (Pierre Debbane), Jupiter (Robin Beers), Lake Worth (Robert Wiley), Lantana (Dede Dehon), Palm Beach (Katherine Bryan), Palm Springs (Linh M. Trinh), Pompano Beach (Corrinne Carroll), Port St Lucie (Mark Stall), Royal Palm Beach (Anita Warnet), Singer Island (John Edwards), South Miami (Colin Knight), Sunrise (Janis Ehlers), and Vero Beach (Gregory McIntosh), as well as from Glendale, CA (Elizabeth Bush), and Beaver Falls, PA (Marty Moskovitz).
By Alan Fabricant from Wellington
The Juror for the 26th Annual MEMBERS’ SHOW is Craig Blacklock, one of the country’s premier nature photographers who has been featured in numerous television and magazine stories. He has published 18 books, dozens of calendars, and several videos. His books on the landscape and nude have garnered many awards including two gold IPPY’s and gold and silver Pub West Design awards. His photographs have been shown in over 30 museum and art center exhibitions. Craig Blacklock has inspired and instructed photographers through weeklong workshops and lectures since 1982.
By Pierre Debbane from Juno Beach
A Best of Show cash prize of $950 will be awarded, as will two Merit Awards for free tuition for a FOTOfusion Passport or a Master Workshop. This year’s winners will be announced at the exhibition’s live opening reception on August 26 from 6 to 7:30 pm.
About the Palm Beach Photographic Centre:
The Photo Centre is located at the downtown City Center municipal complex at 415 Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm. Monday through Saturday. For more information, please call 561.253.2600 or visit www.workshop.org or www.fotofusion.org.
The Palm Beach Photographic Centre is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching life through the photographic arts. All donations are greatly appreciated at www.workshop.org/contrib.
The pet-friendly provider of modern, intercity rail partners with Miami-Dade County Animal Services to host mobile pet adoption and will name its first “Chief Canine Officer”
MIAMI (AUGUST 19, 2022) – Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail is celebrating National Dog Day, August 26, with a week of festivities for pups and their owners. The celebration kicks off on Sunday, August 21 during Brightline’s Sunday Picnic Series with a mobile pet adoption in partnership with Miami-Dade County Animal Services (Animal Services) and a contest to find Brightline’s “Chief Canine Officer.” Throughout the week, Brightline guests and their furry, four-legged friends can enjoy sweet treats at Mary Mary and receive Brightline swag at all three stations while taking fun family photos at the MiamiCentral station.
Animal Services pet adoption will be located inside the MiamiCentral station on Sunday, August 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. With more than 500 pets currently available for adoption, Animal Services is asking the community to open their hearts and homes to adopt or foster pets. All adoptions include the first set of age-appropriate vaccines, microchip, deworming, and spay/neuter surgery. Brightline will give two PREMIUM train tickets to anyone who adopts a new furry family member at the event.
Also on August 21, Brightline will launch a social media contest to find its “Chief Canine Officer.” Brightline social media fans and guests are encouraged to snap a photo of their pup at the station and post on Instagram using the hashtag #BrightlineCCO. The winner will be announced on National Dog Day and receive a box of Brightline merchandise, dog treats and bragging (or barking) rights as Brightline’s first ever Chief Canine Officer.
Throughout the week at all three stations, Brightline will surprise its pup friends with complimentary Brightline bandanas and custom-made puppuccinos at the in-station bar Mary Mary with a purchase of a beverage. Guests passing through MiamiCentral can also pose for complimentary pet family photos before boarding the train.
“We are honored to partner with Animal Services to support their ongoing efforts to help pets find loving homes,” said Ali Soule, VP of community affairs for Brighltine. “We are encouraging all of South Florida to help us support Animal Services in their mission to clear the shelters by adopting a pet this month.”
Brightline always welcomes dogs and cats, leashed or in a crate, aboard in their stations and trains. To travel with a furry friend, passengers must provide notice in their reservation. Pet fees may apply. Guests can read the Terms of Service to learn more about Brightline’s pet-friendly policy.
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About Brightline
Brightline is the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America. The company currently serves Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, with stations in Aventura and Boca Raton opening at the end of 2022 and its Orlando station beginning service in 2023. Brightline was recognized by Fast Company as one of the Most Innovative Companies in travel, offering a guest-first experience designed to reinvent train travel and take cars off the road. Brightline plans to bring its award-winning service to additional city pairs and congested corridors across the country that are too close to fly and too long to drive, with immediate plans to connect Las Vegas to Southern California. For more information, visit www.gobrightline.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
About Miami-Dade Animal Services
Every year the Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department (Animal Services) provides care and refuge for 28,000 to 30,000 lost and abandoned dogs and cats. Every day, Animal Services staff works diligently to find life-long homes for these abandoned animals by facilitating onsite adoptions, hosting offsite adoptions at events and locations throughout the community, and working collaboratively with rescue organizations, volunteers and adoption partners. For more information visit, animals.miamidade.gov and/or follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @adoptmiamipets.
Longtime sports industry executive and former professional athlete Karin Buchholz is now doing a job that she never knew existed and one that she never thought she would undertake, but, it’s an opportunity which she is uniquely qualified to do. Buchholz is the new Global Executive Director of the Israel Tennis and Education Centers (ITEC) Foundation.
Founded in 1976, the Israel Tennis and Education Centers (ITEC) – featuring 17 centers and five satellites in cities and towns throughout Israel — create hope, build friendships and inspire dreams by providing opportunities to support every child who lives in Israel regardless of geography, religion, ethnicity, physical ability or socioeconomic status. Through its programs, ITEC helps to build a stronger and more peaceful state of Israel. And, with ITEC, tennis is at the core of what ITEC offers.
When Buchholz was notified about this opportunity with ITEC by an executive search firm, she knew that it was a perfect job for her.
“Wow! This job is made for me,” recalled Buchholz. “I was moved by its mission. At this point in my life, I only want to do things that move me. And, I get to use the great power of sports to change the lives of others.”
Buchholz is excited about this new challenge in her professional life.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the ITEC Foundation,” said Buchholz. “In many ways, I feel that everything I have done up to this point has led me to this moment. It is a privilege to join an organization that is doing the hard work of bringing peace, cross-cultural understanding and a brighter future to a part of the world that has known so much conflict. I look forward to being a part of the effort to make a positive difference in the lives of all Israeli children.”
Buchholz knows first-hand about the power of sports, based on her past roles with the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New York Liberty, U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the NBA, and the United States Tennis Association (USTA).
As a former professional tennis player, she is used to dealing with people from diverse backgrounds.
“I played three years of professional tennis,” said Buchholz. “I traveled around the world.”
She can relate to people from all nations because of the power of tennis.
“The sport of tennis is in my DNA,” said Buchholz. “I relate to others through sports, specifically tennis.”
Buchholz will work closely with ITEC’s global board of directors and professional staff in North America and Israel to implement best-in-class fund development strategies, strengthen community outreach, and enhance donor engagement. She will also take a leadership role in steering the organization’s continuing evolution as it communicates its mission to the world.
ITEC’s unique system and approach to tennis education have helped transform Israel, the Middle East and beyond, engendering partnership and enhancing peace between its peoples, communities and cultures.
Buchholz will play a big role in ITEC’s future growth.
“Karin has a proven ability to lead non-profits in their fundraising initiatives,” said ITEC CEO Erez Vider. “She has experience working with at risk and marginalized youth. And, look at her background in sports, both as an executive and a premiere athlete. Add this to her collegial style of problem solving and Karin’s unique skill set makes her ideally positioned to spearhead the ITEC Foundation.”
Buchholz comes to ITEC after serving as Head of Development for GLSEN, an organization fighting for the rights of marginalized young people in schools across the United States.
The ITEC Foundation, the development arm of ITEC, is based in New York City, Florida and Toronto.
For more information, visit https://itecenters.org/ or call the Florida office: (954) 480-6333.
Brett Frazee, former Enterprise Fleet Management executive now strategic partner, leverages mobility operations expertise to focus on mobi-tech growth
EFO Ventures, an investment and incubation firm with offices in Atlanta, GA and Dublin, IE that backs founders and their innovative ideas not only with access to capital, but also personal guidance and hands-on collaboration from the very first stages, is pleased to recognize Brett Frazee, Managing Partner of BF4 Capital, will support the team’s growth initiatives in the mobi-tech space as an investor and strategic partner. Frazee’s nearly 25 years of experience in the transportation and technology space, most recently with Enterprise Fleet Management, will assist the team to support the organization’s growth initiatives in the mobi-tech space.
Frazee’s mobility experience, coupled with his knowledge of identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities while developing innovative solutions and implementing initiatives that support strategic growth opportunities, will be extremely valuable to the EFO Ventures team and portfolio of companies (Volcon ePowersports, MIXTE Electric, Frog Mobility, Llama, Element, Automotus and Ottr).
“We are at a pivotal moment in our organization’s history; we are recognized as a leader in the industry, we are poised for dramatic growth and the communities our companies serve continue to place value on technology, safety and ongoing advancements,” said David Touwsma, Partner of EFO Ventures. “As we prepare to scale it’s imperative that we have the right team members in place, to support our initiatives as a leading venture capital partner in the mobi-tech space. I am confident that Brett is the ideal team member to help us take our portfolio companies, specifically those in the smart cycling division, to the next level for both team members and customers alike.”
The strategic partnership is designed to leverage Brett’s expertise and passion for cycling with EFO Ventures’ portfolio to fuel international expansion opportunities prioritizing the MIXTE Electric brand which has developed a family of electric consumer products, designed for approachability and reliability, giving riders the power to go further and experience more fun every day.
Electric bike sales are soaring throughout the world. According to the World Economic Forum, electric bicycle sales grew 145% in just one year. It’s predicted that twice as many bikes will be purchased than cars by 2030 in Europe.
“I’ve joined EFO Ventures because I believe our portfolio of brands is at the forefront of developing and setting the gold-standard in the mobi-tech industry,” said Frazee. “I am honored to work alongside leaders who support entrepreneurs in turning their visions into disruptive reality for the greater good and extremely excited about advancements in technology as well as safety that are currently underway with many of our portfolio companies.”
About EFO Ventures
EFO Ventures is an investment and incubation firm that backs founders and their innovative ideas not only with access to capital but also personal guidance and hands-on collaboration from the very first stages. Our managing partners are both founders themselves, and together with a dedicated team of advisors, we bring decades of entrepreneurial experience to our work. We provide our portfolio companies with all the resources and expert advice they need to turn their visions, traditionally in the mobi-tech space, into disruptive reality. Portfolio companies include: Volcon ePowersports, MIXTE Electric, Frog Mobility, Llama, Element, Automotus and Ottr. For more information, visit www.efoventures.com.
About BF4 Capital
BF4 Capital is an investment portfolio with assets focused on fun, mobility, micro-mobility, cycling, outdoor, and healthy brands. Bringing like-minded companies together through ownership, strategic partnerships, and unique relationships. Our mobility companies are focused on improving the safety and the overall rider experience with electrification, technology, and convenience.
(Delray Beach, FL – August 8, 2022) Marjorie Waldo, President & CEO of Arts Garage, today promoted six upcoming arts education classes for young people and adults this fall. Information about each of these courses including how to register is available online.
Triple Threat: Musical Theatre Workshop
(For Ages 13-17)
August 29 through November 14 / Mondays at 5:45 to 7 pm
Ideal for students who enjoy performing on stage, this class will develop techniques in acting, singing, and dancing and help students build confidence in each area. Students will learn how to act out a song, perform and create their own choreography, and improve vocal production. The class will feature pieces from classic and contemporary Broadway shows and culminate in a final performance for friends and family.
Instructor: Julius Wynn, Jr. teaches English at Atlantic Community High School and is choir director at Payne Chapel AME in West Palm Beach. A classically trained vocalist with extensive experience performing gospel, rhythm and blues, jazz, pop, and musical theater, Wynn believes that music and theater are truly what brings the world together and provides moments of escape.
(Note: No class on Mondays September 5 or September 26)
August 30 through November 15 / Tuesdays at 4:45 to 6 pm
This course builds basic photography skills. Utilizing digital cameras, 360 cameras and camera phones, students will explore lighting techniques, composition, and photo editing and retouching. Students will be introduced to various styles of photography, such as portraits, landscape, still life, strobe light, and more. The class includes detailed demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and constructive critiques to assist in developing the necessary skills.
Instructor: Victor Milt has worked in advertising his entire life. He opened his own portrait studio at age 19 and, by 21, had moved to NYC where he worked for many of the top fashion magazines of the time, later moving into TV commercial production where he directed iconic commercials for the Air Force, Time/Warner, Burger King, McDonalds, Colgate, Schweppes, and dozens of others. His “Juan Valdez” is an American icon. Milt won more than 60 awards and in 2011 was named a Florida Film Legend.
(Note: No class on Tuesday, November 8. Students are encouraged to bring their own camera)
August 30 through November 15 / Tuesdays 6 to 7 pm
An ideal class for both beginners and those with dance experience, this class will improve rhythm and musicality and introduce basic tap technique. Classes include warm-ups, across the floor progressions, and choreography for a short tap routine. Students will train both their body and musical ear as new steps are introduced each week. This exciting and energizing class is open to adult students of any age. Prerequisites: None. No previous tap experience required. Please dress in comfortable clothing in which you can easily move. Tap shoes are highly recommended, but a flat-soled sneaker may be used in their place.
Instructor: Libby Garno began her dance training at age 5 at Encore Dance Studio in Adrian, Michigan. She studied ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, contemporary and hip hop and was a member of the Elite Competition Team for over 10 years. In 2014, she joined the staff of Dance Theatre Studio in Ann Arbor, Michigan. At DTS she taught both youth and adults for seven years in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, and musical theatre. She also coached and choreographed competition routines for A2DT, the studio’s competitive group. In addition to her work as a dance instructor, Libby has choreographed full productions for multiple schools and community theaters. Favorites include In the Heights, Mary Poppins, The Addams Family, and 9 to 5. She received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Michigan, and currently works as the Director of Arts Education at Arts Garage.
August 30 through November 15 / Tuesdays 7 to 8 pm
A class for dancers with at least one full year of tap experience, this class will further develop rhythm and musicality and expand on more complex tap techniques. Classes include warm-ups, across the floor progressions, and choreography for a full tap routine. Students will train both their body and musical ear as more intricate new steps are introduced each week. This exciting and energizing class is open to adult students of any age. Prerequisites: Proficient with basic tap steps and minimum 1 year of tap experience. Please reach out to the instructor if unsure of level placement at:libby@artsgarage.org. Note: Please dress in comfortable clothing in which you can easily move. Tap shoes are required at the intermediate level. The instructor is Libby Garno, same as above.
August 30 through November 15 / Tuesdays Noon to 2 pm
Join us for an intermediate/advanced-level acting class, where the focus will be on scene work and character development. The goal of this course is to use learned tools to make informed creative choices in a scene, while creating believable characters and relationships. Each student will need to have had some prior acting experience. This class is a lot of fun but requires commitment. Participants will work together to create a positive environment full of encouragement and constructive criticism. Prerequisites: Some type of previous acting experience: class, stage performance, film/TV, etc.
Instructor: Michelle Diaz recently returned to South Florida after 18 years in New York and California where she studied, taught, and worked in theatre and television. She holds a BFA from New World School of the Arts in Miami, her hometown, before moving to New York City where she worked with renowned experimental playwright and director Richard Foreman. A co-founder of Wreckio Ensemble, a 501c3 non-profit theatre company that focuses on original work, she wrote and directed The Corner, which was selected to be performed at the NYC Fringe Festival. After receiving an MFA from the University of California, San Diego, she performed at La Jolla Playhouse. While in Los Angeles, Diaz acted in commercials and TV shows, including Sons of Anarchy and How I Met Your Mother. She also had the opportunity to perform Palestine, New Mexico (Dir. Lisa Peterson) at the Mark Taper Forum with Culture Clash. Other favorite roles include Varya in The Cherry Orchard, Paulinka in A Bright Room Called Day (Dir. Stuart Meltzer), and Florella in Labyrinth of Desire (Dir. Jerry Ruiz). A member of SAG-AFTRA and Actors Equity Association, she’s now working as Artistic Director of Theater at Arts Garage.
October 10 through November 14 / Mondays 10 to 11:30 am
The six-week session of Jazz and Java will include listening, viewing, and discussing the Big Bands, Arrangers and Vocalists of the past 45 years. Big Bands and Arrangers will include the later works of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, along with performances of Don Ellis, Gil Evans, Maria Schneider, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Bob Mintzer, Maynard Ferguson, John Beasley, Orrin Evans, JALC and others. Vocalists of the past 45 years will include Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae, and Ella Fitzgerald and some of the rising new performers such as Samara Joy, Camille Thurman, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Cyrille Aimee, and others. As in the past, various performers have included Randy Brecker, Emmet Cohen, Rich De Rosa, and Sherrie Maricle. The class is for musicians and enthusiasts alike.
Instructor: Dick Lowenthal, Professor Emeritus, is a noted Jazz Historian, Performer, Conductor, and Educator for over 50 years. He founded and chaired the Jazz Program at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music and conducted the award-winning Jazz Orchestra. He recently retired from New Jersey City University, where he started, chaired, and taught in the Jazz Department. In the Jazz-Rock field, he has conducted for the Brecker Brothers, Lew Soloff-trumpet and Lou Marini-sax (both with Blood, Sweat and Tears) and played trumpet on a South Africa tour with Cher. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Arts Garage, a donor to the Band of Angels, and established the highly successful Jazz and Java Adult Education Series that has been in existence for the past four years.
Arts Garage delivers innovative, diverse, meaningful and accessible visual and performing arts experiences to Delray Beach and South Florida. “Connecting our community to the world through the Arts”—this vision drives all decision-making at Arts Garage, which brings local, emerging artists and established global performers into the local multi-cultural community (students and adults, locals and tourists, people of all ages, income levels, backgrounds) who share a love of the arts.
Diversity is a hallmark of Arts Garage, which provides multicultural programming that promotes inclusion in the arts. #DiscoverDiversity isn’t just a tagline—it is the cornerstone of our outreach programs, staffing, and marketing. Arts Garage is located at 94 NE 2nd Avenue in Delray Beach’s popular Pineapple Grove (33444). For more information, please call 561.450.6357 or visit www.artsgarage.org.
