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Science Center Hosts Festival del Mar

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Science Center Hosts Festival del Mar

FESTIVAL DEL MAR RETURNS TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER
Annual Event Aims to Engage Local Latin Community And Promote Lessons in Ocean Conservation

(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) – The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is inviting guests to splash into sea science during the fourth annual “Festival del Mar” on Saturday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is aimed at engaging the local Latin American community and promoting ocean conservation and education worldwide. This year, children under 12 will receive free admission.

All ages are invited to celebrate with music, bilingual touch tank demonstrations, interactive story time with the Palm Beach County Library system, science demonstrations, arts, crafts and much more. Special planetarium shows are planned, featuring an enchanted reef, black holes, Big Bird’s Adventure and even a bilingual show spotlighting the night skies over the Palm Beaches.

Festival del Mar is also aimed at encouraging Latin Americans to pursue a career in a science field. “Unfortunately, statistics show that Latinos are much less likely to pursue a degree in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) areas as compared to their Caucasian classmates,” said Kate Arrizza, CEO of the Science Center. “This shows the need for the Science Center to open every mind to science and provide opportunities to inspire young people to follow their passion in science no matter what background they come from.”

Partners and vendors include Estrella TV, WPBF Channel 25, La Guia News, Palm Beach County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Palm Beach County Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce.

Tickets to Festival del Mar are included with admission to the Science Center. Non-member adults are $16.95 and the event is free for children under 12 and members. Admission includes access to the latest traveling exhibit, “Travel Adventure” featuring LEGO bricks. The interactive exhibit takes visitors an on extraordinary adventure to exotic locations through all kinds of terrain. People of all ages put their creative skills to the test to plan and build vehicles to move though mountains, jungles, oceans, deserts and more while learning about the history of travel and imagining the future of transportation. Families are invited to dress up as pilots, sailors, racers and world explorers as they take the wheel of life-sized toy LEGO vehicles and engage in dynamic play. Duplo bricks are available for younger visitors.

The mission of the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is to “open every mind to science” and the indoor/outdoor venue features more than 100 hands-on educational exhibits, a 10,000 gallon fresh and salt water aquarium- featuring both local and exotic marine life, a digital planetarium, conservation research station, Florida exhibit hall, Pre-K focused “Discovery Center,” an interactive Everglades exhibit and the 18-hole Conservation Course – an outdoor putting course with science-focused education stations.

The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach and is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Admission to the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium during “Travel Adventure” is $16.95 for adults, $12.95 for children ages 3 to 12 and $14.95 for seniors aged 60 and older. Science Center members and children under 3 are free. Planetarium shows and mini golf are not included in general admission pricing. For more information, call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org. Like the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium on Facebook and follow them on Twitter and Instagram @SFScienceCenter.

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Sunday on the Waterfront: U.S. Stones

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Sunday on the Waterfront: U.S. Stones

The Palm Beach Post Sunday on the Waterfront
Sunday, June 17, 2018
“U.S. Stones” (Tribute to the Rolling Stones)
Meyer Amphitheatre | 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. | FREE
Calling all Stones fans! This is the chance for die hard Stones fans to go back in time and relive the world-renowned English rock band, the Rolling Stones, at the peak of their career in the mid-’70s and ’80s. Featuring the U.S. Stones, a tribute to, according to many, the “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band,” it’s been predicted that West Palm Beach’s visitors and residents will show off their best Mick Jagger moves at this Palm Beach Post Sunday on the Waterfront. The band’s high energy and ability to reproduce the persona of each member with mannerisms, authentic gear and stage outfits, allows the band to fully recreate the Rolling Stones’ concert experience. Fans might just get the “satisfaction” they’ve been searching for.

Screen On The Green: Beauty and the Beast

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Screen On The Green: Beauty and the Beast

Screen on the Green
Friday, June 8, 2018
“Beauty and the Beast” (2017) (PG)
7 – 11 p.m. FREE

7 p.m. | Kids Activities on the Great Lawn
Be our guest and put our service to the test! Before a tale as old as time comes to life on the big screen, kids of all ages are welcome to come down to the Waterfront and enjoy fun and magical activities by sponsor Rhythm & Hues.

Sundown | Beauty and the Beast (2017) (PG)
Disney’s animated classic takes on a new form, with a widened mythology and an all-star cast. A young prince, imprisoned in the form of a beast, can be freed only by true love. What may be his only opportunity arrives when he meets Belle, the only human girl to ever visit the castle since it was enchanted.

Outdoor movie watching has never been more inviting than on the West Palm Beach Waterfront. Monthly, on the second Friday of the month, the City of West Palm Beach turns the Great Lawn into an open-air theater – movie and included views of the stars and sea are both FREE. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair and snuggle up for featured films – including newly released hits and throwback favorites. After hours, please call 561-822-2222 for information on event cancellations.

2018 Palm Beach Central High School Basketball Camp

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2018 Palm Beach Central High School Basketball Camp

Palm Beach Central High School Boys Basketball team will be holding a basketball camp for students entering 2nd to 8th grade next school year. The dates in June are 18-21 and 25-28, plus we have July dates of 16-19 and 23-26. Camp runs from 9 am to 12 pm each morning and the cost is 80 per session. Our goal is to have a ton of fun everyday at camp. We work on all of the basic fundamentals everyday; shooting, passing, dribbling, defense, rebounding and even some footwork. The basketball coaches are part of the camp staff, along with all of our players. This event is a fundraiser for the basketball program where 100% of the profits go to support the program. You can contact Coach Pitman the Boys Varsity Basketball at jason.pitman@palmbeachschools.org or (561) 398-9177, if you have any questions.

Clematis by Night: June Schedule

Maria Cardenas
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Clematis by Night: June Schedule

Clematis by Night info:
Weekly concert series
Every Thursday; 6 – 10 p.m.* extended hours for summer | FREE
West Palm’s favorite Thursday night tradition proves why it has been the “hot spot to chill” for more than 20 years. During Clematis by Night, guests will enjoy live music, food and drink specials, and the hottest local social scene, creating an unmatched waterfront happy hour setting. For more information, please visit Wpb.org/events or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB, on Twitter @westpalmbch or on Instagram @westpalmbch.

With sunset at bay and a longer day, Clematis by Night will have twice the entertainment for the whole summer.

• Thursday, June 7:
Opener: Reggae Brew (Reggae) | www.reggaebrew.com
With South Florida roots, the rock reggae act Reggae Brew showcases this classic genre in the 21st century. Formed in 2017 by veteran keyboardist and vocalist Dean Fishback, the band features top South Florida musicians, including drummist Junior Richards, bassist Frank Burt and guitarist Benji Baez. Since their debut album launched on Dec. 3 of last year, they have already shared the stage with Mykal Rose of Black Uhuru, Third World, and Easy Star All Stars. Their live show at the Waterfront will be full of heavy drum and bass with bubbling rhythms – including a live horn section.

Headliner: The Resolvers (Reggae) | http://www.theresolvers.com/
The phrase “breath of fresh air” does not provide the oomph needed to describe just how special The Resolvers are. An 11-piece band, their unique sound is a marriage between roots reggae and New Orleans-style funk. Upon releasing their third EP, titled “Big Band Reggae,” it debuted at number five on the Billboard reggae charts, establishing the band’s presence in the reggae world at large. The band has uplifted audiences throughout the Southeast, California, Jamaica, and now, they will spread their powerful vibes at Clematis by Night.

• Thursday, June 14:
Opener: The earl Band (RnR Party & Dance) | http://www.earltrio.com/
The earl Band is a dynamic group that focuses on delivering high energy tributes to the best rock and roll party and dance music of the ’70s,’80s, ‘90s and current times. With focused tributes to the music of The Beatles, the late Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Billy Idol, and many others, their opening act will create a party atmosphere that gets the audience dancing and singing to their favorite tunes. With bandleader Shawn Malaney on guitar and vocals, Bill Lee on bass, and Al Konkal on drums, percussion and vocals, the show is a party that Clematis by Night guests are sure to remember.

Headliner: 56 Ace (Modern Country Rock) | www.facebook.com/56AceBand
56 Ace is an energetic entertainment band with a diverse style that ranges from country to rock and pop. In the past, the band has performed at the Perfect Vodka Amphitheater, casinos, festivals, and most of the finer venues in South Florida. Now, their live show at the West Palm Waterfront will keep the dance floor packed all night long.

• Thursday, June 21: June 21 is a “double header” night – both bands have equal play time.
1st Band: Solid Brass (Classic Rock/R&B) | www.solidbrassband.com
Solid Brass is an eight-piece horn band that emerged in Palm Beach County from the demand for local quality music. The band plays classic rock and R&B songs from the ’60s through the ’80s, made famous by icons such as Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, Joe Cocker, the Doobie Brothers, Stevie Wonder, and many more. Their motto – “Live Solid, Play Solid” – demonstrates how their musicians were carefully auditioned and chosen based on their abilities to perform perfectly rehearsed, professional renditions. Not only will they play the audience’s favorites, but they have a passion for the music, a respect for the artists of the classic rock era, and, most importantly, Solid Brass loves what they do. That passion translates to their live shows and Clematis by Night guests will love getting down to their sounds.

2nd Band: Big City Dogs (Classic Rock & Blues) | www.bigcitydogsband.com
South Florida-based classic rock and blues band Big City Dogs pays tribute to many of the great bands of the ’60s through the 2000s. Consisting of four, seasoned, professional lead singers with dynamic vocal arrangements and solid musical abilities, Big City Dogs perform true renditions of popular hits that everyone knows and loves. Come down to the Waterfront and enjoy popular songs from Bon Jovi, The Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Red Hot Chili Peppers, ZZ Top, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Hootie and the Blowfish, and many more!

• Thursday, June 28:
Opener: Catabella & the Latin Group (Tropical/Latin) | http://www.diamusicaentertainment.com
Temps will already be high, but the West Palm Beach Waterfront might even reach burning temps when one of the hottest local tropical music bands opens this Clematis by Night. Catabella and the Latin Group is distinguished for the diversity of their musicians and the selections of songs they perform. Fronting the band is tropical music singer, Catabella, a Colombian native who grew up in Miami, the global business hub for the Latin music industry. Her beautiful voice and tropical swing will get la fiesta started!

Headliner: Afin-K2 (Salsa) | www.orquestacallesol.com
Miami-based classic salsa band Afin-K2 (a homophone of Afincados) present a joyful tribute to the salsa of the ’70s and ’80s, the “Golden Years” of the genre. Musical director Raul Fiestas formed this very compact salsa band by bringing together musicians with immense talent from different Latin American countries. Members include Carlos Duran from Colombia, Pepe Espinoza from Cuba, Luis Flores from the Dominican Republic, Louie “Tito” Rivera and Jesus Manuel Martinez from Puerto Rico, and Bruno Mendez and Raul Fiestas from Peru. Together, they deliver the big sound of a salsa band full of art, talent and energy. Dancing shoes are a must for this Clematis by Night!

Summer in Paradise Kickoff

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Summer in Paradise Kickoff

Thursday, June 7: Summer in Paradise Kickoff | reveal of Fairy Tale Playhouses during Clematis by Night; 6 – 10 p.m.*playhouses will be revealed at 7 p.m. | 100 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Through a partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, whose mission is to build simple, decent and affordable housing for low to very low-income families around the world, the City of West Palm Beach will continue to include philanthropy in its seasonal “Summer in Paradise” (SIP) campaign. The magical, enchanting stories that once upon a time taught generation after generation that anything is possible will come to life when the child-size “Fairy Tale Playhouses” make their debut during the Summer in Paradise kickoff at Clematis by Night. Each of the 15 painted playhouses illustrate a timeless fairy tale, including beloved tales from around the world, such as “The Little Mermaid,” “The Three Little Pigs,” “Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox,” and more. The playhouses will be on display daily through July 26, when they will be auctioned off to support 15 local nonprofits. In addition to the “Fairy Tale Playhouses,” visitors to the Waterfront this summer can also engage in non-stop summer fun, to include: a “Big Storybook” photo opportunity, with a newly crafted chapter; “StoryVille,” a create your own life-size fable activity; “FlaminGO Croquet,” complete with an “Alice in Wonderland” theme and flamingo mallets; and “Fairy Tale Trivia Tuesdays.” As is summer tradition, the City will expand its Clematis by Night offerings, booking two times the bands and extending entertainment hours to 10 p.m. Guests at the SIP kickoff will also enjoy live performances by reggae band The Resolvers, and opening act Reggae Brew.

FoundCare Implements Program to Improve Pediatric Health

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FoundCare Implements Program to Improve Pediatric Health

FOUNDCARE, INC. IMPLEMENTS PROGRAM TO IMPROVE PEDIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH
New Program Helps FoundCare Patients Express Themselves Through Play

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – FoundCare, Inc. is now implementing play therapy for its pediatric patients, a process which uses toys to help children express their feelings, thoughts, fears and interests without using words. Administered by FoundCare’s team of psychotherapists and graduate students who have received training, the play therapy program’s toys range from Legos and crayons to diverse human figurines and emotionally-targeted board games.

“Since children cannot always communicate with words as well as an adult can, physicians say play is a natural way to engage them in the therapeutic process,” said Yolette Bonnet, CEO of FoundCare. “At FoundCare, we already offered primary care to children in the community and felt it was important to expand our behavioral health options in order to provide the best comprehensive healthcare services. One of the most important areas for a child’s development is social and emotional growth, and play therapy is a big part of that. It complements our treatment protocol for current patients in our pediatric system and we are really delighted to now offer this service that has been proven successful in many health centers across the country. We also accept referrals from schools and other community providers.”

To help further the mission of fulfilling unmet healthcare and social service needs of individuals and families, FoundCare offers pediatric and adult primary care, chronic disease management, behavioral health services, dentistry, laboratory services and X-rays, and an on-site pharmacy, all in one location. As a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center, FoundCare serves every patient who comes through the doors, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

“Mental health is as important as physical health in a child’s development,” said Dr. Myriam Glémaud, Doctor of Psychology and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at FoundCare. “A child who is having social, emotional or behavioral problems may become violent, struggle in school or suffer from self-esteem issues. By providing preventative services at an early age, we can help children reach their full potential. Since social workers are not in every school, it is important that both primary and mental health providers are tuned in to emotional issues as they arise.”

FoundCare plans to open a designated room for play therapy at their West Palm Beach location on Congress Avenue later this year. Clinicians and graduate students offer the program in Creole, Spanish and English.

FoundCare, Inc. accepts most insurance plans, Medicaid, Medicare and self-pay on a sliding fee scale that is based on income and family size. For more information about FoundCare, please call 561-HEALTHY (561-432-5849) or visit www.foundcare.org.
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It Gets Better

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It Gets Better

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

to Present Anti-Bullying Musical

it gets better

Saturday, June 16 at 7:30 pm

 

Production Includes Project Residency in Collaboration with Compass Community Center, Stonewall National Museum & Archives, and KOP Mentoring Network – June 12-16

 

(West Palm Beach, FL – May 24, 2018) The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts today announced that it is presenting it gets better, which uses the universal foundation of music to educate and enlighten people about the struggles of LGBTQ youth, on Saturday, June 16 at 7:30 pm. This will be the Kravis Center’s final PEAK series performance of the season.

 

The it gets better project began in 2010 after writer Dan Savage and his husband, Terry Miller, created a YouTube video in which worldwide supporters assured LGBTQ youth who felt bullied that “it gets better.” The grassroots campaign has evolved into a week-long residency in which local students work with it gets better representatives, including members of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles, on anti-bullying, self-image, tolerance and acceptance.

 

The cast of it gets bet­ter trav­els to com­mu­ni­ties nation­wide and pro­duces a week of edu­ca­tional work­shops cul­mi­nat­ing in a mov­ing musi­cal the­ater per­for­mance. Through laughter and tears, the stage show brings to life real-life sto­ries from les­bian, gay, trans­gen­der, gen­derqueer and straight allies from across Amer­ica and infuses them with dynamic musi­cal numbers.

 

June 16 at 7:30 pm (Saturday)
it gets better

(PEAK)
In addition to its ongoing live performance by the it gets better cast of professional artists, the dynamic musical includes recorded student material — poems, songs, skits and more — from the collaborative events at Compass Community Center. The performance combines live actors and dynamic, multimedia presentations into one ultimate expression of hope and action. In addition, there will be a “talk-back session” immediately following the performance.

(Note: Guests will receive a ticket voucher for one complimentary beverage. Underage guests will be offered a non-alcoholic selection.)

Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $32
This PEAK performance is made possible by a grant from the
MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis

Prior to the Saturday night performance at the Kravis Center, it gets better is collaborating with Compass Community Center, Stonewall National Museum & Archives, and KOP Mentoring Network to present a five-day Project Residency (June 12-16).

 

June 12 (Tuesday)

+ from 6 to 7 pm 

Journey at Stonewall National Museum & Archives, 2157 Wilton Dr. in Wilton Manors

An open forum of inquiry and dialogue as cast members share personal stories and reflections about it gets better.

 

+ from 6 to 9 pm 

Karaoke Night at The Book Cellar, 801 Lake Avenue in Lake Worth

A fun evening of full of musical expression in a judgment-free space.

 

June 13 (Wednesday)

+ from 10 to 11:30 am 

it gets better Workshop with KOP Mentoring Network

Members of the cast will work with a small group of KOP Mentoring Network kids to create a video PSA. (Note: Not open to the public)

 

+ from 2:30 to 3:30 pm 

Journey at Compass Community Center, 201 N. Dixie Hwy. in Lake Worth

An open forum of inquiry and dialogue as cast members share personal stories and reflections about it gets better.

 

+ from 4 to 6 pm 

World Café Workshop at Compass Community Center, 201 N. Dixie Hwy. in Lake Worth

This workshop will explore the beliefs, attitudes and behaviors in the community toward LGBTQ people and particularly LGBTQ youth, while aiming to identify solutions and create an action plan for creating positive change in Palm Beach County. Educators, parents, student leaders, elected officials, law enforcement, artists and business professionals are all encouraged to attend.

 

To learn more about the it gets better Project Residency, please visit

https://compassglcc.com/youth-program/it-gets-better/

 

How to Get Tickets to see it gets better at the Kravis Center:

Tickets are available for purchase online through the Kravis Center’s official website at kravis.org; in person at the Box Office, located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; or by phone at 561.832.7469 or 800.572.8471. For group sales, please call 561.651.4438 or 561.651.4304.

 

About the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts:

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit performing arts center whose 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; by providing a Palm Beach County home in which local and regional arts organizations can 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. The Kravis Center is located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL. For more information, please call 561.832.7469 or visit the official website at kravis.org.

 

About Compass Community Center:

Compass Community Center is Palm Beach County’s only LGBTQ Community Center and works to diminish stereotypes by challenging long-standing misconceptions about the character of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community. For more information, please visit https://compassglcc.com.

 

About Stonewall National Museum & Archives:

Celebrating more then 40 years, Stonewall National Museum & Archives (SNMA) promotes understanding through preserving and sharing the proud culture of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their significant role in society.SNMA presents an ongoing schedule of exhibitions, including author readings and movie screenings on LGBT topics, writer’s and book discussion groups, and other special events. Information on programs at Stonewall National Museum – Wilton Manors, Stonewall National Library & Archives and programs organized through Stonewall National Education Project is available at stonewall-museum.org. Find SNMA on Facebook: stonewallmuseum, Twitter: stonewallmuseum and on Instagram: @stonewallarchive.

 

About KOP Mentoring Network:

KOP Mentoring Network is a nonprofit organization that uses non-traditional tools such as field trips, guest speakers and team building projects to prepare youths ages 7 to 17 for life in this global society. The Delray Beach-based organization has been in existence since 1991 and has created opportunities for several hundred youths, many of whom are in the armed forces or are gainfully employed locally.

(Photo Credit: James Geiger)

 

YWCA’s “Run for the Roses” Tea

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YWCA’s “Run for the Roses” Tea

Nearly 120 elegantly dressed women enjoyed the YWCA of Palm Beach County’s “Run for the Roses” Pre-Derby Tea on May 1, 2018, at The Chesterfield Hotel in Palm Beach. Co-Chairwomen, Susan Rothman and Maggie Zeller, along with Honorary Chairwoman, Margaret Donnelley, welcomed guests to a champagne reception and auctions. Entertainment was provided by saxophonist Reginald Ellison and former jockey Larry Larkin.

Jockey Sponsors were Margaret Donnelley and the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller, Palm Beach Commandery; Silks Sponsors were Marie Adler-Kravecas, Jane Bloom, Plastridge Insurance, PNC Wealth Management, and Karen Swanson; while Tamera Pompea, Rebecca Robinson, Susan Rothman, Bobbi Shorr, Sheryl Wood and Maggie Zeller – Health Insurance Solutions served as Mint Julep Sponsors.

Proceeds benefit the programs of the YWCA including Harmony House, a shelter for abused women and children; two Child Development Centers; Rapid Re-Housing for women who are victims of domestic violence; Y-Girls and Y-Teens, leadership and mentoring program for girls ages 8-18; and a racial justice initiative.
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MUSIC FOR THE MIND Concert Series to Present The Stuart School of Music in Concert

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MUSIC FOR THE MIND Concert Series to Present The Stuart School of Music in Concert

Kretzer Piano Music Foundation’s

MUSIC FOR THE MIND Concert Series to Present The Stuart School of Music in Concert

In the Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace

Tuesday, June 19, at 7 pm

 

(West Palm Beach, FL – May 18, 2018) The Kretzer Piano Music Foundation’s popular MUSIC FOR THE MIND concert series will present The Stuart School of Music in concert on Tuesday, June 19, at 7 pm, in the Harriet Himmel Theatre at CityPlace in West Palm Beach. This concert will launch the school’s 17th year of performing in this cultural and historic venue.

 

The program will showcase honor students of notable faculty members including:

+ Susan Joyce, acclaimed Juilliard concert pianist and Doctorate from University of Miami;

+ William Borovina, baritone and graduate of Manhattan School of Music;

+ Tom Servinsky, clarinetist, Indiana University of PA and conductor of the Treasure Coast Youth Symphony; 

+ Luanne Dwyer, pianist and graduate of Wellesley College;

+ Cynthia Hinkelman, violinist and graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University;  

+ Laura Mozena, violinist and graduate of Northern Arizona University; and

+ Cynthia Kessler, pianist, graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University, who was named Martin County Arts Council’s mARTies Outstanding Student Performing Artist.

Tickets for this MUSIC FOR THE MIND concert are $10 for adults and $5 for students. They may be purchased in advance by calling 772.221.8000 or at the door. The funds raised at the benefit concert will be used for music scholarships and music education programs at The Stuart School of Music.

 

About The Stuart School of Music:

The Stuart School of Music has had six first-place winners along with additional winners in the prestigious Palm Beach Post Pathfinder Awards. These students were recognized for their outstanding achievements in academic and musical accomplishments at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. In addition, the school has been honored to have four students receive the mARTies awards for “Outstanding Student Performing Artist” from the Arts Council of Martin County. Dozens of the school’s students have been featured on the celebrated WQCS/88.9-FM National Public Radio “Young Musicians Spotlight.” Also, students from the school have won first-place in the Treasure Coast Symphony Concerto Competition and had the distinction of performing with the symphony orchestra.

 

Established in 1993 and celebrating 25 years on the Treasure Coast, the Stuart School of Music continues to offer the finest in music education to students of all ages. The distinguished faculty consists of twelve instructors of piano, voice, guitar, violin, viola, cello, and clarinet. The school is host to the National Federation of Music Clubs Festival and the National Guild of Piano Playing Auditions each year.  Additional information can be found at www.stuartschoolofmusic.com.   

 

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 pianos to disadvantaged children and local children’s charities, KPMF’s popular programs include:

 

+ The KRETZER KIDS, gifted young people who have performed over 60 concerts annually for 16 years in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, community events and at children’s hospitals.

 

+  The Music for the Mind concert series presented the third Tuesday of every month at CityPlace in West Palm Beach.  These concerts feature various musical groups from our area.  Beginning in 2002, Music for the Mind has provided more than 12,000 young musicians the opportunity to perform while raising over $650,000 to help promote music in our schools and community.    

 

+ The Keyboards for Kids group piano classes were given to underprivileged children at Adopt-a-Family, the Boys and Girls Club and the Center for Creative Education.   

 

+ The headline-grabbing Keys to the Cities campaign 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). Afterwards, the pianos were donated to worthy local nonprofit organizations, including Adopt-a-Family, Quantum House, Children’s Hospital at St. Mary’s, Grandma’s Place, Lighthouse for the Blind, Opportunity, Inc., Palms West Pediatric Oncology, Salvation Army and the YWCA, where they continue to brighten lives.

 

+  The PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE concerts held for five years featured a group of talented medical doctors and raised funds for local children’s charities and music education.

 

For more information about KPMF, please visit www.kretzerpiano.com/KPMF.

 

 

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