‘The Best Live Performer I’ve Ever Seen,’ Hails John Mayer
(Delray Beach, FL – May 24, 2021) To add another layer of audience-wowing sizzle to his outdoor concert next Thursday in Delray Beach, jazz/pop recording star Martin Sexton today announced that he will be preceded on-stage by singer/songwriter Jesse Young before showing off his own unique combination of American rock and blue-eyed soul at Old School Square Pavilion this Thursday, May 27, at 8 pm.
The safely pod-centric and socially distanced concert is being produced at Old School Square by T-Presents, House of Parnes, and MusicWorks. Each pod is like a private box that can comfortably accommodate up to four people, with prices starting at $120 per pod. The exclusive VIP Pod ($280) includes four seats and a table, bar service through the app Noble, and the very best views of the stage.
About Martin Sexton:
Widely considered a “musician’s musician,” Sexton started as a street performer in Boston before winning the Artist of the Year Award in 1994 from the National Academy of Songwriters. He has released nearly a dozen albums, including among others Black Sheep (1996), The American (1998), Wonder Bar (2000), Seeds (2007), Sugarcoating (2010) and Mixtape of the Open Road (2015), a musical cross-country trip, blazing through all territories of style, a charm bracelet of 12 gems all strung together with the golden thread of what Rolling Stone calls a “soul marinated voice that can easily be compared to the likes of a young Steve Winwood or Van Morrison.”
The New York Times praised Sexton for his unpretentious ability “to amplify the sound of the ordinary heart,” while Billboard calls him “the real thing, people, a star with potential to permanently affect the musical landscape and keep us entertained for years to come.” Dave Matthews says Sexton is “one of my favorite singers and songwriters,” and John Mayer gushes, “I may just quit my job and go follow Martin and make a fuss everywhere I go, just to make sure that people don’t go their lives without hearing this man sing to them.”
About Jesse Young:
South Florida singer/songwriter Jesse Young may be best known for his debut full length album Heart of Me (2019), and his previous recordings Part Time Rock Star (2017) and Live, Love, Learn (2011). He has opened for such musical superstars as Bon Jovi, Sister Hazel, Jason Mraz, The Steve miller Band, Styx, and more.
How to Get Concert Tickets:
Tickets for Martin Sexton can be purchased online at www.OldSchoolSquare.org or by calling the Box Office at 561.243.7922, ext. 1.
Hanley Foundation leadership joined other substance use disorder leaders for a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the Palm Beach County HUB. The new venue will serve as a local resource by and for the community to support people recovering from substance use and behavioral health disorders.
Local political VIPs attended the event, including Commissioners Mack Bernard, Melissa McKinlay and Robert Weinroth, and State Attorney Dave Aronberg, all of whom spoke at the event. John Hulick, Senior Program Manager for Palm Beach County’s Community Services Department for Substance Use Disorders, opened the program with his remarks. Cindy Singer, Staci Katz and Robin Tupper, HUB board members and mothers of loss, were joined by Hanley Foundation CEO Jan Cairnes to cut the ribbon to officially open the HUB.
Located at 2120 W. Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, the HUB provides a safe space where people with substance use and behavioral health disorders are met with compassion and encouragement along their path to recovery. The HUB connects people to services, peer support, recovery coaching, seminars, webinars, and workshops, while carrying out their mission to “empower, connect and advocate for individuals and their families, in all stages of recovery.”
“Anyone who needs help – from job searching to insurance questions – can walk in anytime and get assistance and know they have someone in their corner,” said Cairnes. “The HUB also gives those who use it a better chance of recovery, as support like the HUB is key.
In addition to serving as a sponsor to the HUB’s capital campaign, Hanley Foundation is planning its Recovery Leadership Institute (RLI) series to take place over the summer at the HUB. RLI is a seven-week series of trainings to educate community members and behavioral health workers, hoping to advance efforts in creating equitable outcomes for all individuals impacted by substance use disorder using the Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC) model.
Hanley Foundation combats substance use disorders within our communities by raising awareness and providing prevention education programming in schools and communities throughout Florida. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to working alongside community partners to promote healthy lifestyles and positively influence attitudes, norms and values by empowering individuals and families. Through its Lifesaver Scholarship Program, the Foundation also helps supply treatment scholarships to individuals with demonstrated needs in Palm Beach County.
To learn more about Hanley Foundation or for more information about the HUB or the RLI series, please visit Hanleyfoundation.org or call 561-268-2355.
+ L.I.T. Art & Science Mini-Camp for Teens – June 22-25
+ Loni Markman Belly Bootcamp – June 26
+ Nature Wand Make & Take – June 29
West Palm Beach, FL – May 21, 2021) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting 15 outstanding open-air events in June for people of all ages, including a comprehensive Windows Into Wellness Series (Walks, Yoga, Pilates, and Qi Gong), two Special Days in the Garden, and a new 4-day Light, Inspiration & Transformation Mini-Camp for Teens (June 22-25).
“With so much of the COVID lockdown blessedly behind us, Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden is inviting garden enthusiasts, plant lovers, and proud ‘green-thumbers’ of all ages to come out and enjoy some of our many safe, healthy and happy horticultural activities in June,” says Mounts Curator-Director Rochelle Wolberg.
Windows Into Wellness Series
June 2, 9 & 16
Guided Sunflower Power Walks
Wednesdays, 8:30 am to 9:30 am
$5 for members; $15 for nonmembers
(Registration is required; tour size is limited; includes full Garden admission)
Reconnect and recharge with nature. Experience the beauty and plant life of the Windows on the Floating World Tropical Wetland along with other garden areas, and watch the newly planted Sunflower Field as it grows each week. Walk for fitness and fun.
$10 per class for members; $15 per class for nonmembers
(Registration is required; class size is limited to 15; includes full Garden admission)
Relieve stress and increase your metabolism, flexibility and strength. Qi Gong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique. The exercises include simple, slow movements (which mimic nature), meditation and focused breathing—similar to Tai Chi. Each class will begin with a gentle walk to the Exhibit Hall, followed by exercises. Classes will be led by Roxanne Cumberland.
(Registration is required; tour size is limited to 10; includes full Garden admission)
Join us for a peaceful walk designed to quiet your mind, boost your mood and bring awareness to your environment and your body. As you walk through the Garden, your guide will give you prompts to help you engage body, mind and spirit. Each walk will include a stop at the Windows on the Floating World Tropical Wetland and will focus on a different wellness related theme.
(Registration is required; group size is limited to 20; includes full Garden admission. Please bring water and Yoga mat or towel.)
Yoga Nidra is a practice of profound deep relaxation. This modality is different than meditation and more in line with a supported Savasana: deep rest and relaxation, healing for the nervous system and a process of letting go to remember and connect with the unchanging part of you. All the while, the body and mind are at deep sleep yet simultaneously being aware of the surroundings. This is the highest practice of self-care for body, mind and spirit. This exploration will start with gentle walk to the Exhibit Hall where participants will continue inside with easy movement and breath work culminating with a guided Yoga Nidra practice. Open to adults at all levels; No (physical) Yoga or meditation experience required. Class will be led by Heather Berg.
(Registration is required; group size is limited to 20; includes full Garden admission. Please bring water and Yoga mat or towel.)
Enjoy a full body Pilates class with deep focus on core strength. This class is open to adults at all levels. Meet at the front gate for a brisk walk to the Exhibit Hal, where “our power hour will unleash your core.”
(Registration is required; group size is limited to 15; includes full Garden admission)
L.I.T. (Light, Inspiration and Transformation) is a 4-day mini-camp designed for middle and high school students that incorporates the concepts of Light, Inspiration and Transformation as they apply to art and science. A small sketchbook and a pencil are an invitation to discover the magic of the garden, inspiring an awareness of plant life and local ecology. Nature walks and sketching sessions will help students to develop personal stories while recording their experiences. The sketchbooks will become cherished objects, not only as visual journals but as an integral part of transforming their artistic and scientific expression into a memorable learning experience. Students will explore how art and science intersect by investigating the diverse, natural world and biology of South Florida’s ecosystem. Daily workshops will provide students with an essential toolbox to develop their skills. Daily activities will be led by Mounts Botanical Garden’s Special Projects Manager and biologist April Krebs, along with professional artists Renata Rodrigues, Marilyn Walter, Hegina Rodrigues, and Craig McInnis.
FREE for members; $10 for nonmembers; $5 for children 5-12
This dog-and-family-friendly monthly event is held throughout the Garden. Bring your beloved pooch to enjoy a relaxed garden stroll. There are many great spots to capture family photos for posting online with #mountsbotanicalgarden.
Guidelines:
+ Non-retractable leashes only; retractable leashes are not permitted.
+ No more than one dog per adult will be admitted.
+ Rabies vaccination must be current.
+ Visitors should bring their own and water treats for the puppies.
Regular admission applies: FREE for members; $10 for nonmembers; $5 for children 5-12. Purchase admission tickets at the front gate.
Stop by the Stickwork installation on the Great Lawn to make a “Nature Wand” for $5 each, while supplies last, and learn about the different natural materials. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Fun for all ages.
Still available for viewing at Mounts Botanical Garden
The awesome and ecology-conscious exhibition Cutting Corners: A Stickwork Exhibition, a massive, willow sculpture located in the Great Lawn area.
About Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County:
With a mission to inspire and educate through nature, Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden. Visitors to this 14-acre tropical oasis will see an acclaimed collection of 25 unique garden areas containing more than 5,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants, including Florida natives, exotic and tropical fruit trees, herbs, palms, roses, cactus, bromeliads and much more. Mounts Botanical Garden is part of the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Department, in partnership with the University of Florida and the non-profit Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden. This project is sponsored in part by The Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council and the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County. Mounts Botanical is located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit www.mounts.org.
June workshops, classes, and demonstrations: Thursdays, June 3, 10, 17 Sumi-e Ink Painting (Floral, Beginner) Time: Floral – 10:30am – 12:30pm Cost: $45 (Morikami Members $41). Advance Registration Required. Sumi-e is a form of Japanese ink painting brought from China in the 12th century. Primarily done in black ink, sumi-e means, “charcoal drawing” in Japanese. Students grind their own ink using an ink stick and a grinding stone and learn to hold and utilize brushes to create primary brushstrokes. Floral and landscape classes will start with a review of the basic techniques before moving on to the main subject.
Fridays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 Sumi-e Ink Painting (Class) Time: Floral – 10:30am – 12:30pm Landscape – 1:30pm – 3:30pm Cost: $60 (Morikami Members $55). Advance Registration Required. Sumi-e is a form of Japanese ink painting brought from China in the 12th century. Primarily done in black ink, the name means, “charcoal drawing” in Japanese. Students grind their own ink using an ink stick and a grinding stone and learn to hold and utilize brushes to create the primary sumi-e brushstrokes. Floral and landscape classes will start with a review of the basic techniques before moving on to the main subject.
Sundays, June 6, 13 or Thursdays, June 3, 17 Sado: Tea Ceremony (Beginner) Time: 10:15am -12:15am Cost: $55 (Morikami Members $50). Advance Registration Required. Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and season to season.
Sundays, June 6, 13 Sado: Tea Ceremony (Intermediate) Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm Cost: $55 (Morikami Members $50). Advance Registration Required. Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of master instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and season to season. Intermediate course requires approval by the instructor before registering.
Saturday, June 12 Sado Tea Ceremony Time: 1pm – 3pm Cost: $40. Advance Registration Required. The workshop teaches the basics and aesthetics of sadō – The Way of Tea – necessary to understand the tea ceremony aesthetics and to fully enjoy the tea ceremony itself. Participants become familiar with how to be a guest, as well as learn how to prepare and serve tea.
Saturday, June 12 Morikami Film Series: Blade of the Immortal Sponsored by The Rubens Family Foundation Time: 11am and 2pm (In Japanese, subtitled in English); (140min., 2017, Rated R) Cost: $5 with paid museum admission (children ages 3 and under free) Blade of the Immortal is a 2017 samurai film starring Takuya Kimura and Hana Sugisaki and directed by Takashi Miike. The narrative focuses on the curse immortal samurai Manji, a highly skilled samurai in feudal Japan who promises to help a young woman avenge the death of her parents. Their mission leads them into bloody battles with a ruthless warrior and his band of master swordsmen.
Sunday, June 20 Family Fun: Koma Time: 12pm – 3pm Cost: FREE for members or with paid museum admission. No Reservation Required. Celebrate Father’s Day with your favorite Superman at the Morikami. Customize your very own koma, a Japanese wooden spinning top. Learn about Japan’s rich history of this game and how these toys can be rigged for epic battles.
Monday, June 21 – Friday, June 25 Youth Music and Culture Summer Camp Sponsored by Batchelor Foundation and Toshiba International Foundation Time: 9am – 4pm Cost: $250. Advance Registration Required. Grades 3rd – 12th Campers will be immersed in Japanese culture participating in fun craft activities, Japanese cultural arts , and exciting music classes, which include the 13-string koto (zither) and taiko drums, taught by professional musicians Joseph Amato and members from the Fushu Daiko Taiko group. All materials and instruments are provided by the museum. The program will allow students to have both practical and knowledge-based (theoretical/ historical) classes all while having fun learning. Due to COVID-19, all programming is subject to change. Always check the website for updates and/or cancellations. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org.
About Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has been a center for Japanese art and culture in South Florida since opening in 1977. Morikami invites guests to discover its South Florida’s history, connection with Japan, and explore a series of six diverse gardens, each inspired by a different historical period and style of Japanese gardening. Visitors experience traditional and contemporary Japanese culture through engaging exhibits, varied educational programs and seasonal events, a world-class bonsai display, Pan- Asian cuisine, and a distinctive museum store. The Morikami Museum is fully accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
This year marks the 11th annual Quantum in the Community (QIC) initiative to help local nonprofits working toward a healthier Palm Beach County by meeting the basic needs of residents through food, clothing, shelter, transportation, and more. Starting on June 7, Quantum Foundation will be accepting applications for grassroots nonprofits in Palm Beach County to receive their share of $1 million. Included in this year’s awards is a new Marie Thorpe Above and Beyond Award to be presented to an individual. The deadline for applications is July 30.
To acknowledge the incredible service and sacrifice of so many working to improve Palm Beach County, Quantum Foundation will celebrate a local everyday hero with the 2nd annual Marie Thorpe Above and Beyond Award in memory of staff member Marie Thorpe who served Quantum Foundation for 22 years. The $2,500 award will be presented at the annual QIC breakfast celebration to an individual for their selfless services that go beyond the call of duty as well as their supporting organization. The individual will receive $2500 as will their organization for a total of $5000.
Quantum leaders say the past year has exposed longstanding health inequities as well as the impacts of social determinants of health, especially for grassroots nonprofits. “Health is not simply the absence of illness; it is a positive state of physical and mental well-being,” said Eric Kelly, president of Quantum Foundation. “Our Quantum in the Community program has been addressing the needs of disinvested communities for 11 years. Those communities need us now, more than ever, to continue providing basic needs. Health equity is our way forward.”
A committee of Quantum Foundation staff and board members will carefully consider each application. Strict criteria are set up for those nonprofits applying: • Organization must be registered as a 501(c)(3). • Organization must have been working in Palm Beach County for at least six months. • Annual operating budget may not exceed $500,000. • Organization must provide basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, utilities, or transportation to the county’s most vulnerable residents.
Quantum Foundation is a health foundation that was formed from $135 million in proceeds from the sale of JFK Medical Center. Now in its third decade of community investment, the foundation has assets of approximately $170 million. Since its inception, Quantum Foundation has awarded $150 million to hundreds of Palm Beach County nonprofit grantees. Every dollar the foundation grants stays in the county to benefit local communities.
To learn more about Quantum in the Community, visit the Quantum Foundation website at www.quantumfnd.org. All applications must be submitted using the foundation’s online system by the July 30 deadline. For general information about Quantum Foundation, or to learn about applying for grants, please visit www.quantumfnd.org or call 561-832-7497.
Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches 9th Annual Better Ball Tournament Most Successful to Date
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL. – Coming off of a year unlike any other, Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc. is thrilled to announce their 9th Annual Better Ball Invitational raised over $200,000. The event safely returned to the award-winning Jack Nicklaus designed Banyan Cay Resort & Golf Club in West Palm Beach on Friday, May 7, 2021, and raised funds to support the agency’s efforts in strengthening the safety and stability of vulnerable families in Palm Beach County.
The sold-out event featured 24 foursomes, all vying for the top prize, which Alan Somerstein and Eric Boritz took home with a score of 54. Second place, with a score of 58, went to Gerry Greenspoon and Ira Marcus. Bill Johnson and Chris Schmitz took third place, and fourth place went to Jeff Preston and Hampton Beebe.
Participants were treated to an al fresco lunch, a Halfway House treat on the course catered by The Kitchen, and an awards reception and dinner on the open-air Banyan Cay terrace.
Tournament sponsors included: Steve & Andrea Wynn, North American Development Group, Frank & Sean Bresnan, Michele & Howard Kessler, and David Lambert.
“The past twelve months presented challenges no one expected,” shared Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches CEO Matt Constantine. “The number of calls we received increased significantly but Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc. remained a constant source of support for families in need. Our golf committee also remained focused and dedicated–this tournament’s success is because of them. They stepped up and raised more money than ever to help fund our programs that serve a growing number of families in our community. We are fortunate to have their unwavering support”.
Committee members for this event include: Frank Bresnan, Sean Bresnan, Joe Carron, Matt Constantine, Tom Frankel, Ned Grace, Joe LaRocca Jr, Gary Pohrer, and Jeff Preston.
Last year, Adopt-A-Family worked with 1,516 households and ended or prevented an episode of homelessness for 728 families and their 1,418 children. The agency’s Project Grow afterschool program had a success rate of 98% of students promoted to the next grade level–far exceeding the local and national average, despite schools moving to all virtual instruction in 2020. The highlight of the year was the opening of Julian Place, Adopt-A-Family’s new 14-unit townhome community for at-risk families with children attending Highland Elementary. This new development is now nearing capacity, with 10 families already moved in. Additionally, in 2020, Adopt-A-Family achieved its 14th consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, a distinction less than 1% of nonprofits rated nationally.
To learn more about Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc, please call (561) 253-1361 or visit www.adoptafamilypbc.org. About Adopt-A-Family
Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches is dedicated to providing programs, services, and solutions to homeless and low-income Palm Beach County families experiencing a crisis. The organization’s mission is to strengthen families with children in their efforts to achieve stability and self-sufficiency by providing access to all-encompassing services. To achieve this mission, the agency provides physical housing units, an emergency shelter, rental assistance, homeless prevention services, youth educational programming, mental health services, and job coaching. To learn more about the work that Adopt-A-Family does in Palm Beach County, please visit www.adoptafamilypbc.org or contact (561) 253-1361.
Camp focuses on education, health and wellness, and FUN.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
West Palm Beach, Fla.– (May 19, 2021) The nonprofit, Digital Vibez is offering five summer camps throughout Palm Beach County in partnership with Palm Beach County Youth Services Department, Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation, West Jupiter Recreation Center, South Bay Crossroads Center, Gardens School of Technology Arts, Somerset Academy JFK and St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Focus on enrollment for the Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter locations is encouraged as space is limited.
The TASC Enrichment Camp provides youth with opportunities to participate in a variety of activities such as but not limited to: Arts & crafts, dance fitness, social activities, Exer gaming, expressive writing, and more.
Each week hundreds of youths will engage in academic lessons pertaining to reading, math and science led by certified teachers to assist in preventing summer slide. Our Digital Vibez exclusive programs such as Fitness Jamz, Wellness Workshop, Digital Expressions, Digital DJ-ing & Hip-Hop Dance Lessons will also be implemented each week ensuring youth meet the suggested 60-minutes of physical activity and to find expressive ways to boost their confidence and tap into their natural talent by staff.
“We look forward to hearing how much each child loves our summer camp and everything we have to offer. It’s our goal each summer to create a safe space for youth who attend our camp to not only have access to meals each week but to also have the freedom to express themselves, ability to try new things and also the room to be creative” Cassy Romelus, Program Director.
Youth will be given the opportunity to sign-up for the 7th Annual Super Summer Spelling Bee, and the opportunity to participate in our 10th annual KidsFit Jamathon Concert which will be conducted in-person at the South Florida Fairgrounds and virtually following CDC and State recommended guidelines in July.
Enrollment for camp is now open for ages 5-17. Camp begins June 21 Monday-Friday 8:00-6:00pm. Breakfast, Lunch and Snack is provided to all the campers at both locations and the registration fee is $30 per camper. Early Drop-Off is at 7:30am and is free to all the parents. The five locations are: The Gardens School of Technology Arts (Palm Beach Gardens), JFK Somerset Academy (Lake Worth), St. John Missionary Baptist Church (Boynton Beach), West Jupiter Parks and Recreation (Jupiter), and Crossroads Community Center (South Bay) sponsored by the Jim Moran Foundation. Youth are required to wear masks to camp. There will be touchless hand-sanitizer docks throughout each location.
About Digital Vibez: Digital Vibez, Inc. is an innovative 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that moderates the negative impacts of apathy and lack of available services on the underserved youth population of Florida and beyond. Our objective is to provide avenues for children to maintain a healthy lifestyle through physical fitness and recreational activities that incorporate technology and dance fitness. We designed our programs to be mobile and accessible to individuals, schools, and communities of all backgrounds and economic status. We empower youth through technology and the arts. To learn more, visit www.digitalvibez.org.
Foundation reports record year of fundraising with more than $500,000 in latest round of grants awarded last week
West Palm Beach, FL (May 18, 2021) — A record-breaking $1.4 million was granted to local children’s charities during the 2020-2021 fiscal year by Boca West Children’s Foundation, with $500,000 awarded last week in the latest round of grants.
The Foundation established new fundraising initiatives to support its partner charities during the pandemic, resulting in a record fiscal year for the 11-year-old non-profit organization. New initiatives included the “Partnership,” which raised $280,000 for 11 local charities, and the “Bike for Tikes” initiative which provided hundreds of bikes to local kids for the holidays. The Foundation also held its annual raffle program and a socially distanced golf challenge.
The funds granted help local children and their families with food, medical care, education, counseling, aftercare, college preparedness, college scholarships, computers, school supplies, diapers, music camp, sleep away camp, beds on which to sleep, and safe homes for displaced kids.
“The pandemic presented such a challenge to our charity partners as well as to the families they serve. The Foundation’s supporters rallied to support these charities resulting in our best year ever in terms of fundraising,” said Pamela Weinroth, Executive Director and COO for the Boca West Children’s Foundation. “We have exciting plans for the year ahead, including a partnership with the Palm Beach Marathon, ‘Walk the Walk” on December 11, and our annual Golf Challenge on November 1.”
The most recent round of grants were awarded to: Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center, American Association of Caregiving Youth, Best Foot Forward Foundation, Boca Helping Hands, Bound For College, Boys & Girls Clubs All Stars, Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, Caridad Center, Eda & Cliff Viner Community Scholars Foundation, Inc., Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, Faulk Center for Counseling, the Fuller Center, HomeSafe, JAFCO – Jewish Adoption & Foster Care Options, JAFCO – Children’s Ability Center, Place of Hope – The Leighan, and David Rinker Campus, Roots & Wings, Rotary Club of Boca Raton, SOS Children’s Village – Florida, Spirit of Giving, Sweet Dream Makers, Take Stock in Children Palm Beach County, Unicorn Children’s Foundation, YMCA of South Palm Beach County, YMCA of the Palm Beaches, and the Youth Activity Center.
About Boca West Children’s Foundation
The Boca West Foundation was launched in 2010 and came about as a desire by the thousands of volunteers from the Boca West Country Club to give back to children in Palm Beach County. The Foundation’s mission is to identify and fund projects to assist children and their families in need in the area. Since its inception, the Foundation has granted more than $13.1 million for specific programs of more than 30 charities.
(West Palm Beach, FL – May 18, 2021) The Kravis Center is bringing Broadway back to West Palm Beach with the 2021/2022 Kravis On Broadwayseason. The series is headlined by the “cultural phenomenon” (LA Times) and winner of six Tony Awards DEAR EVAN HANSEN, the acclaimed Lincoln Center Theater production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY, and the heartfelt COME FROM AWAY.This upcoming Kravis On Broadway seasonalso features CATS, SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL,ANASTASIA, and AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN. Series subscriptions starting at $268 go on sale Monday, June 7, and payment plans are available for this season of “impossible to resist” Broadway hits.
The 2021/2022 Kravis On Broadway series includes:
November 16-21, 2021
COME FROM AWAY
Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America. This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Don’t miss this breathtaking new musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by Tony® winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!” On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all.
December 15-19, 2021
DEAR EVAN HANSEN
A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. The show has struck a remarkable chord with audiences and critics everywhere, including The Washington Post who says it is “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theatre history.” The New York Times calls it “a gut-punching, breathtaking knockout of a musical.” And NBC Nightly News declares the musical “an anthem resonating on Broadway and beyond.” DEAR EVAN HANSEN features a book by Tony Award winner Steven Levenson, a score by Grammy®, Tony® and Academy Award® winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman), and direction by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif (Rent, Next to Normal).
January 5-9, 2022
SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical
She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven, who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva. But what the world didn’t know was how Donna Summer risked it all to break through barriers, becoming the icon of an era and the inspiration for every music diva who followed. With a score featuring more than 20 of Summer’s classic hits including Love to Love You Baby, Bad Girls and Hot Stuff, this electric experience is a moving tribute to the voice of a generation.
February 8-13, 2022
CATS
CATS, the record-breaking musical spectacular by Andrew Lloyd Webber that has captivated audiences in over 30 countries and 15 languages, is now on tour across North America! Audiences and critics alike are rediscovering this beloved musical with breathtaking music, including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater—”Memory”. Winner of 7 Tony Awards® including BEST MUSICAL, CATS tells the story of one magical night when an extraordinary tribe of cats gathers for its annual ball to rejoice and decide which cat will be reborn. The original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber (ThePhantom of the Opera, School of Rock, Sunset Boulevard), original scenic and costume design by John Napier (Les Misérables), all-new lighting design by Natasha Katz (Aladdin), all-new sound design by Mick Potter, new choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton) based on the original choreography by Gillian Lynne (Phantom) and direction by Trevor Nunn (Les Misérables) make this production a new CATS for a new generation!
March 9-13, 2022
ANASTASIA
Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical ANASTASIA is on a journey to the Kravis Center at last! From the Tony Award® winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family. ANASTASIA features a book by celebrated playwright Terrence McNally, a lush new score by Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics) with direction by Tony Award® winner Darko Tresnjak.
April 19-24, 2022 MY FAIR LADY
From Lincoln Center Theater that brought you The King & I and South Pacific, comes “a sumptuous new production of the most perfect musical of all time” (Entertainment Weekly), Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY. Director Bartlett Sher’s glowing production is “thrilling, glorious and better than it ever was” (New York Times). “Every so often a revival comes along that reminds you how indispensable great theater can be” (NY1). Boasting such classic songs as I Could Have Danced All Night, The Rain in Spain, Wouldn’t It Be Loverly and On the Street Where You Live, MY FAIR LADY tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.” But who is really being transformed?
May 3-8, 2022
AN OFFICER AND A GENTLMAN
Based on the Oscar-winning film starring Richard Gere, AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN is a breathtaking production that celebrates triumph over adversity and includes one of the most iconic and romantic endings ever portrayed on screen. Featuring the Grammy Award® winning, #1 hit song Up Where We Belong, and a score based on the 1980’s catalogue of music that gave voice to a generation, the live stage production is a new adaptation by multiple Tony Award® nominee Dick Scanlan (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Everyday Rapture), based on the original screenplay by Douglas Day Stewart. The musical is directed by Scanlanwith choreography by Broadway sensation Patricia Wilcox(Motown, A Night with Janis Joplin). Zack Mayo’s got smarts and a body built for US Navy pilot boot camp, but he also has too much swagger… until he meets a drill sergeant who’s determined to drill his arrogance out of him. Zack finds comfort in the arms of a local factory girl. But it isn’t until tragedy befalls a fellow candidate that Zack learns the importance of love and friendship and finds the courage to be his best self and win the heart of the woman he loves. A sweeping romance that lifts you up where you belong.
HOW TO GET TICKETS TO KRAVIS ON BROADWAY 2021/2022
The best place to get information on tickets is through the Kravis Center’s official website at kravis.org/broadway. Kravis On Broadway subscriptions will go on sale to the general public on Monday, June 7. Subscriptions start at $268 and payment plans are available.
You can reach the Box Office by calling 561.832.7469,
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.
SHAVUOT MEALS DELIVERED BY VOLUNTEERS FROM ALPERT JFS, THE KIND KITCHEN OF PALM BEACH AND JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY’S JEWISH VOLUNTEER CENTER BRING HOLIDAY TRADITIONS
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – May 19, 2021 – Approximately 30 volunteers from Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS), The Kind Kitchen of Palm Beach (Kind Kitchen), and Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center packaged or delivered meals for the Jewish holiday of Shavuot on May 14, 2021. Drivers wore wear masks and practiced social distancing to deliver festive, traditional meals, along with a holiday guide and flowers safely.
Meals of gefilte fish, chicken, kugel and side dishes, challah, fresh cake and a dairy cheese tray and crackers that reached clients of Alpert JFS’ Holocaust Survivors Assistance program were funded through KAVOD. The organization partners with Jewish family services and other organizations that work with survivors, providing assistance with whatever emergency or day-to-day needs that they have.
The mission of KAVOD is to provide emergency relief to Holocaust survivors in need, helping them live the remainder of their lives in comfort and with dignity. The organization partners with Jewish Family Service and other organizations that work with Survivors, providing assistance with vital emergency or ongoing day-to-day needs that they have. One hundred percent of all donations by KAVOD go to Survivors.
The Kind Kitchen of Palm Beach is located at 844 Prosperity Farms Road in North Palm Beach. The 501(c) (3) organization, dedicated to doing kindness, provides weekly Glatt Kosher meals. The elderly, new and/or single mothers, those in mourning, people recovering from surgery, people with terminal illness, or anyone experiencing the stresses of COVID-19 may get meal delivery assistance. Menus rotate each week so established clients have variety. To volunteer with the organization, sponsor or sign up to receive traditional meals, visit www.thekindkitchen.org.
The Alpert JFS Holocaust Survivors Assistance Program has seven full-time employees working to preserve the dignity of Holocaust survivors, identifying and addressing their distinct social welfare, health care, and emotional needs with the
utmost sensitivity. The team helps them navigate the Reparations Benefit Process, and provides monthly, bi-monthly, and annual socialization activities for survivors. The HonoringLifeTM program facilitated by Alpert JFS provides cultural competency training for healthcare and legal professionals, as well as others who may encounter Holocaust survivors. Visit www.AlpertJFS.org/for-seniors-holocaust-survivors-assistance/ for more information.
Established in 1974, Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS) is a nationally accredited service provider for children, adults, seniors, and Holocaust survivors. The non-profit, non-sectarian organization is a trusted leader, with a team of nearly 200 highly skilled professionals delivering high-quality care to community members. Alpert JFS works to ensure the well-being of children and families, independence of older adults, and quality of life for individuals with disabilities. For more information, visit www.AlpertJFS.org/ or phone 561-684-1991.
