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Yoga Rocks Retreat August 11-13 at Eau Palm Beach Resort I& Spa

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Yoga Rocks Retreat August 11-13 at Eau Palm Beach Resort I& Spa

The ‘downward dog days’ of summer are about to come alive at EAU Spa with rock-n-roll yogi Eric Paskel! He’s arriving from California and bringing with him his high-energy style, wicked playlist and awesome vibes to EAU Spa for the first ‘Yoga Rocks Retreat,’ a three-day getaway designed to renew, awaken and transform through Eric’s unique yoga classes and the restorative powers of EAU Spa!

Join International Celebrity Yoga teacher, Eric Paskel, this summer at EAU Spa for the coolest summer weekend retreat of your life; high-vibe fun, luxurious self-care, and powerful awakenings await!

Eric Paskel is known for his rock-n-roll personality in the normally quiet world of yoga. He is an international yoga teacher, marriage, family and child counselor, and motivational speaker.

Yoga Rocks Retreat Packages Includes:
Two-night accommodations (Friday and Saturday) at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa*
$899 includes
Ocean View room for two nights
All-access pass to yoga classes, spa amenities, pool, beach for one person
Breakfast buffet Saturday and Sunday morning for one person
$799 includes
Resort View room for two nights
All-access pass to yoga classes, spa amenities, pool, beach for one person
Breakfast buffet Saturday and Sunday morning for one person
To book the all-inclusive package please call 561-540-4960 or email eauspafitness@gmail.com.
*Additional guests sharing rooms (up to four people per room) may add an all-access pass for the yoga classes, spa amenities, pool, beach and Saturday and Sunday breakfast buffets for $199 per person.

Yoga Rocks – Classes Only:
$199 – All 5 classes.
$60 – EAUmmm Yoga Rocks Friday, August 11
$45 – Each Saturday and Sunday session, a la carte

Spa access Saturday and Sunday:
$60 each day (normally $100)

SCHEDULE & PRICING:

Friday, August 11
6:30 pm
EAUmmm Yoga Rocks
A dynamic series of sequenced postures that seamlessly flow together. This class is designed to make you sweat, take off unnecessary pounds and burn away toxins. If you’re looking for an eye-opening, fun-loving, high voltage, high energy yoga class, this is where you belong. In every class you move at your own pace, come join in! Length of class: 1 hour and 45 minutes.
-$60 – Includes Class and Spa access until 10:30 pm

Saturday, August 12
9:45am-11:30am
Vindalini
Say what? A class that blends a vinyasa flow, with a Kundalini kick and includes music that will have you popping, locking, and your heart stopping. Sounds too good to be true . . . but it’s not! A class where fire breath and a fiery flow come together. Be ready for a hearty sweat and a good cleanse. This class is for Every Body and Everybody. Length of class: 1 hour and 45 minutes.
-$45 a la carte

6:00pm-7:45pm
SoundOff™ Yoga Experience – Yoga Rocks the 80s (Headphone technology)
Nothing but good times with Duran Duran, The Cure, A Flock of Seagulls, Prince, a few hairbands, and a lot more. We will be moving along, singing those songs, and having a ball in this class that will leave you “hungry like a wolf.” Yoga Rocks will make you rethink what a yoga class can be like. Refreshing, inspiring, awakening, heartfelt, loud, and lots of fun. Join us for this kick-your-asana kind of class and some satsang to boot. For anyone who isn’t perfect and wants to let it all hang out. Length of class: 1 hour and 45 minutes.
– $45 a la carte

Sunday, August 13
9:45am-11:30am
Yin ‘on the rocks’
Yin Yoga is quiet, subtle, and deep. Its physical purpose is to work beneath the muscle tissue delving into our connective tissues, ligaments, joints, bones, cartilage and the deepest fascia networks in the body. Emotionally it’s one hell of a release! This great transformative system coupled with a charged opening sequence to get the body hot and juicy is the perfect complement to old and new, hard and soft, slow and fast, yin and yang. Length of class: 1 hour and 45 minutes.
-$45 a la carte

3:00pm-4:30pm
Relationships in the Raw Workshop
Yoga is the truest relationship with the Self. But, which Self? The one in the mirror, or the one within? In this journey together, we learn how to utilize the ancient teachings of Vedanta to relate to ourselves and others in a loving, grounded, and humble way. Through lecture, interactive discussions, and reflective activities, we’ll discover how to rise above outer rejections and find inner connections that will inspire us to experience how real, raw, and rich we truly are. Length of class: 90 minutes, lecture and interactive discussion. No asana.
-$45 a la carte

For all a la carte classes, book online at https://yogarocksretreat.eventbrite.com/ or call 561-540-4960.

Kravis Center Announces New ‘Dream Awards’ for High School Musical Theater

Heather Graulich
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KRAVIS CENTER ANNOUNCES NEW HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER AWARDS

‘Dream Awards’ Will Send Two Students to New York City to Compete in the National ‘Jimmy Awards’

(West Palm Beach, FL) – The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is excited to announce its newest arts education program, the Kravis Center Dream Awards: Celebrating High School Musical Theater Excellence.

This new performing arts education initiative for high school students, being launched for the 2017-2018 school year and sponsored by PNC’s Arts Alive program, will be open to all public and private high school students in Palm Beach County. During the yearlong program, which begins in September, Kravis Center theater adjudicators will view and critique eligible musical theater productions at participating schools.

On Sunday, June 3, 2018, student ensemble work and individual students’ accomplishments in musical theater performance will be recognized and honored at an exciting awards event in the 2,195-seat Dreyfoos Hall at the Kravis Center.

“We have always wanted to create a high school musical theater awards program here at the Kravis Center, so we’re thrilled that our Dream Awards are launching this season,” said Judith Mitchell, Kravis Center CEO. “Our community has become the cultural capital of Florida, and these awards are a testament to the mission of the Kravis Center, as well as to the hard work by our local educators to make arts education a priority for our young people.”

At the Dream Awards event, two local student actors – one male and one female – will be selected from among the eligible performers to travel to New York City to participate in the National High School Musical Theater Awards, known as the Jimmy Awards, and represent Palm Beach County while taking part in a weeklong musical theater intensive. The culmination of the intensive will be the Jimmy Awards ceremony performance on the Minskoff Theatre stage on Broadway. All expenses for this student experience will be compliments of the Kravis Center.

During the awards event at the Kravis Center, an inspiring local theater educator and his/her commitment to performing arts education will also be honored.

“We know what art can do, how it changes perspectives, even changes lives,” said Cressman Bronson, PNC regional president for Florida East. “From classical music and fine art to dance and theater, we’re committed to keeping the arts alive in Florida.”

Bronson added that the arts and culture industry in the state of Florida generates approximately $49.7 billion in annual revenues, according to the Division of Cultural Affairs.

The Dream Awards pilot program has three primary objectives:
To provide much-needed enrichment and access for students and drama teachers to learn from theater professionals. By launching this program, the Kravis Center expands the resources available to underserved students and under-funded theater arts programs throughout Palm Beach County schools.
To celebrate the art form of musical theater and to elevate the prominence of our schools’ musical theater programs, helping make our community aware of the fine work that is being produced in our local high schools.
To engage the community and offer performance excellence at an affordable ticket price. This project welcomes family members, students and community members to experience the outstanding work of these young performers while contributing to the development of future audiences for live performing arts in southeast Florida.
Starting in September, Kravis Center theater adjudicators will attend eligible musical performances at each participating school and prepare written evaluations of student performances. The written feedback will then be provided to both the students and directors to enhance the growth of each individual program.

Selected student actors, individually and in ensembles, will be invited to join the cast for the end-of-year awards production. In the spring, these groups will work with a guest stage director, a guest choreographer and a guest musical director to workshop the awards production, which will take place in Dreyfoos Hall on Sunday June 3, 2018 at 7 pm. A group of honorary judges will attend the awards celebration and will select the actor and actress who will go on to the Jimmy Awards ceremony in New York City.

Educators interested in having their theater programs participate in the 2017-2018 Dream Awards are encouraged to contact Miranda Hawkins at the Kravis Center at hawkins@kravis.org or by calling 561-651-4251. Applications to participate are due by September 15th, 2017.

About the Raymond F. Kravis Center
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. Please visit kravis.org.

About the PNC Foundation
The PNC Foundation, which receives its principal funding from The PNC Financial Services Group (www.pnc.com), actively supports organizations that provide services for the benefit of communities in which it has a significant presence. The foundation focuses its philanthropic mission on early childhood education and community and economic development, which includes the arts and culture. For more information about Arts Alive grants visit www.pncartsalive.com.

Ladies’ Night Out at the Science Center

Jennifer Cope
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Ladies’ Night Out at the Science Center

CELEBRATE LADIES’ NIGHT OUT THE SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM
Mix, Mingle and Enjoy an Evening of Excitement and Entertainment

(West Palm Beach, Fla.) – Cocktail concoctions, cosmetic science demos, food and wine samples and even Kaluha karaoke are coming to Ladies’ Night Out at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium Friday, August 18th from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

Science-savvy ladies 21+ are invited to enjoy the DJ, silent auction, giveaways, exhibit and aquarium exploration, and liquid nitrogen Rumchata Fireball ice cream at this unique event.

“Science isn’t just about complicated equations or impossible to understand concepts,” said Lew Crampton, president and CEO of the Science Center. “Science is fun for everyone, and it makes for a fantastic ladies’ night out. We’ll have all sorts of demonstrations that cover everything from makeup to wine, so there’s something for everyone.”

Admission is $10 in advance and $15 the day of the event. Tickets are available for purchase at the door or on the website.

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. For more information on these new offerings or SFSCA general 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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Mug Shots Exhibit

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Mug Shots Exhibit

Flamingo Clay Studio

Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery

Presents

“Mug Shots”

Faces Faces Faces Faces Faces

Portraits Portraits Portraits Portraits Portraits Portraits

Opening Friday, August 4   6-10PM

Free Admission   Free Parking 

15 South J Street in Downtown Lake Worth

 

“Mug Shots”  is all about faces and portraits.  Portraits are the favorite subjects of most artists, often because they need only look in the mirror for a model.  The portraits in this show are serious, whimsical, off-beat and abstract visions of humanity (and the world of beasts.) A few artists special in animal portraits.  The audience for the show is invited to seek out their favorite artists  and ask to have a portrait created of them, their families, their grandchildren or their pets.

 

As a special treat in the gallery, artist, Alyrical,  will be on hand to paint or draw  a “Mug Shot on the Spot.”  For only $20 paid to an artist who usually charges hundreds of dollars for their works, visitors can walk away with a special work of art.  For a more intricate work of art, Alyrical will photograph you and create a masterpiece.  Ask any artist in the show to do this, as well, and you will be sure to be captured on canvas for posterity.

 

For several weeks a group of teen-age artists from the Lake Worth and as far away as the Acreage, area have been working on a large mosaic project.  They took time to create a series of masks for this show.  Some of them will be for sale, the proceeds going to a college scholarship fund for these young people.

 

Included in the show will be paintings, photographs, glass works, fountains, wooden and pottery masks.  

 

The gallery will celebrate this exhibit with a wine and cheese reception.  The wines provided are donated French wines from a local wine distributor.

 

 

For additional information contact Joyce Brown, Joyce@Flamingoclaystudio.org.

Clay§Glass§Metal§Stone Cooperative Gallery is sponsored by the Flamingo Clay Studio, a non-profit arts organization whose mission is to provide affordable studio and gallery space for three-dimensional artists.  The gallery is located at 15 South J Street in downtown Lake Worth. Hours are Sunday thru Thursday, 10AM-6PM. Friday and Saturday, 10AM-10PM.   Gallery openings are the first and third Friday of each month from 6-10 PM with many special events in-between. The Flamingo Clay Studio is located at 216 South F Street with open studio and workshop opportunities for those interested in the 3-D Arts and Artists in Clay. Fused Glass and Small Metals.

 For information call Joyce Brown-215-205-9441 or Joyce@FlamingoClayStudio.org.   Gallery phone: 561-588-8344 Studio phone: 561-284-6807

Millions Marching for Medicare for All – WPB

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Millions Marching for Medicare for All – WPB
Millions Marching for Medicare for All —West Palm Beach
Monday, July 24th
5:00pm – 7:00pm
West Palm Beach City Hall 401 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
 

Please join us —We are doing a solidarity march with the marches in DC and across the country, to take a stand for single payer improved Medicare for ALL!

We will start from the corner of Clematis and N. Dixie Hwy, which is the corner of the block where both WPB City Hall and Senator Nelson’s office can be found. We then plan to march up through City Place to the Cleveland Clinic Health Care building, to make the health care tie-in.


Co-Sponsored locally by:
DFA Palm Beach County (Democracy for America)
DSA Palm Beach County (Democratic Socialists of America)
PDA Palm Beach County (Progressive Democrats of America)
Floridians for Healthcare
AWAKE Palm Beach County

Link to our facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/334206033696020/National website:
www.millionsmarchingformedicare.org/

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” –Anne Frank

also the national event in dc..
 
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10212839092999676&set=a.1078979502261.2014305.1459477251&type=3&theater
 

http://www.millionsmarchingformedicare.org/

 

The Gardens Mall Walking Club and Jupiter Medical Center Presents “Exercise and Managing Joint Pain”

Mikayla Carroll
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The Gardens Mall Walking Club and Jupiter Medical Center Presents “Exercise and Managing Joint Pain”

FIT FOR LIFE:
The Gardens Mall Walking Club and Jupiter Medical Center Presents
“Exercise and Managing Joint Pain”

Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. – Join The Gardens Mall Walking Club on Tuesday, August 15, and meet Judy Dellosa, a registered nurse and Orthopedic & Spine Patient Navigator at Jupiter Medical Center, who will discuss lifestyle tips and exercise techniques to help improve one’s overall joint health.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 15 million U.S. adults live with moderate to severe joint pain related to arthritis. Severe joint pain limits a person’s ability to do basic tasks and can affect their quality of life. Learning self-management skills, maintaining a healthy diet, and being active can help manage joint pain.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. in the Nordstrom Court. Light bites will be served. Discussion with Judy Dellosa starts at 9 a.m. Stretching and cardio intensive mall walking will follow at 9:30 a.m.

The number of calories burned when walking depends on the intensity of the walk, as well as the person’s weight. According to Harvard Health Publications, a 125-pound person will burn about 120 calories walking 1.5 miles, while a 185-pound person will burn about 170 calories.

New members will receive a complimentary Mall Walker Fit Kit from Jupiter Medical Center, which includes a tote bag, water bottle, pedometer, and T-shirt. Membership also includes special offers from participating mall retailers, and invitations to health and wellness screenings, events, and lectures. Plus it’s free!

To reserve your spot, please contact Erin Devlin, Guest Services and Tourism Director, at edevlin@thegardensmall.com or call 561.622.2115. To learn more about the Orthopedic & Spine Patient Navigator at Jupiter Medical Center, please visit jupitermed.com or call 561.263.5050.

Mall walking hours are Monday-Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

About The Gardens Mall
The Gardens Mall is located one mile east of I-95 on PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The luxurious, 1.4-million-square-foot, super-regional shopping center features more than 150 world-class retail specialty shops and restaurants. It is anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, and Macy’s. The Gardens Mall is owned and managed by The Forbes Company. For more information about The Gardens Mall, call 561.775.7750 or visit the mall online at thegardensmall.com or floridaluxuryshopping.com.

About Jupiter Medical Center
A not-for-profit, 327-bed, regional medical center consisting of 207 private, acute-care hospital beds and 120 long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation and Hospice beds, Jupiter Medical Center is reimagining how to restore the community’s health and wellness. Award-winning physicians, world-class partnerships, and innovative techniques and technology enable Jupiter Medical Center to provide a broad range of services and specialty concentrations. For more information on Jupiter Medical Center, please call 561.263.2234 or visit jupitermed.com.

Emotion “Trump”(s) Logic and Reason

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Emotion “Trump”(s) Logic and Reason

Living Green

Emotion “Trump”(s) Logic and Reason

By Bryan Hayes

Evoking an emotional response is the basis for headlines, plots and story lines.   Logic and reason do not equate to increased sales, more votes, or better ratings.  On the contrary, the more emotionally captivated the audience the less a need for logic and reason.

Today, emotions are running high about sustainability. Is climate change real, or not?  Are scientific reports fake, or not?

In an age where fear is a catalyst, it can be difficult ascertaining fact from fiction.   The headlines may read one thing but the story may be something different.   Plus, the sponsor of said story might be influencing the agenda they are promoting.

If one only looks only at the total body of work that is the news media, one might ascertain that every category of violence and crime has increased dramatically.   Even if that is categorically false, and can be proven false, we see a never ending visual barrage of rape, ravage and pillage 24 hours a day, seven days a week.   

Logic and reason, while not necessarily the catalyst for change or the popular framework whereby information is distributed, is an integral part of choice.   Fear is a trendy emotional trigger. It is everywhere.  Be afraid.  Be very afraid.  

It was not that long ago, though, when the newspaper and the 5:00 a clock news were main sources of information.   The newspaper was delivered daily, and sometimes weekly.  The news segments lasted a mere hour (coupled with late night news and the morning news).  That is a stark contrast to today’s world. Are there more news worthy events?  Or, are there more time slots to fill? Is that why less than news worthy material ends up making the headlines?

Has life really changed that much, or rather has the coverage of life changed? 

Looking back, life is much clearer.   Part of that is disassociating from the emotion of the moment.  Getting caught up in the emotion is also a part of living.

When emotions run high, logic and reason can be thrown out the window.   Political debates are a prime example.  The content of the message matters less. What’s important is the sound bite.  Providing a plan of action is not as pivotal as saying what someone wants to hear.

With such an atmosphere of fear there is inherently a lot of distrust of everything.   What gets lost is some very good, responsible reporting.   But, there are reputable sources that disseminate information responsibly. 

Stepping away from it – all of it – can be refreshing.   Pushing the reset button can be instrumental in changing the reaction to current events.   Taking away the emotion can bring a new clarity to the equation.

Sweeney Todd Swipes Away at PalmBeach Dramaworks

Angela Shaw
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Sweeney Todd Swipes Away at PalmBeach Dramaworks

AW Stories of the Month

Sweeney Todd Swipes Away at PalmBeach Dramaworks

By Angela Shaw

If Musical Thrillers are your cup of tea, Palm Beach Dramaworks’ “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” is served up hot, dark and acidic. Stephen Sondheim’s caustic wit and the killer cast stir up a libation that goes down—unlike Mr. Todd’s straight-edge—easy on the throat.

Based on the book by Hugh Wheeler, the show plays through August 5th at the theater’s Clematis Street location. PBD offers viewers under 40 the chance to “pay their age” for admission. So if you’re 18, then tickets cost $18. No matter what the age, attendees will be disturbingly entertained as they sip this perfect brew of genius wordplay, gritty Dickensian setting and razor-sharp execution.

After serving an ill-deserved 15-year sentence in Australia, Mr. Todd is propelled on a path of revenge. When he is unable to “do in” the shady judge, Sweeney turns on the London common folk. In the song, “The Barber and His Wife,” he justifies his barber-ic shaving methods:

There’s a hole in the world

Like a great black pit

And the vermin of the world

Inhabit it

And its morals aren’t worth 

What a pig could spit,

And it goes by the name of London.

Sondheim’s dissonant, yet hauntingly beautiful melodies are steeped with commentary on the human condition. Under the direction of Clive Cholerton—and with top-notch actors like Ruthie Stephens (Mrs. Lovett), Shane Tanner (Sweeney Todd) and Paul Louis Lessard (Anthony Hope)—“The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” delivers a strong blend of depravity and dark love.   

Come take a hearty gulp of Sweeny Todd at Palm Beach Dramaworks. Like me, however, you might pass on the pie that’s for sale during intermission—or at least eye it suspiciously…

Photo credit – Palm Beach Illustrated

Back to School Community Block Party

Mikayla Carroll
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Back to School Community Block Party

Back to School Community Block Party

The new school year is approaching and in an effort to ensure that Wellington students are prepared for a great start, please join us for our Annual Back-to-School Community Block Party Saturday, August 5th, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tiger Shark Cove Park located at 13800 Greenbriar Blvd. The event is hosted by Wellington’s Community Services Department.

Attendees can expect back-to-school supplies, entertainment, free food, arts & crafts, face painting, games, music, and a kid zone.

The Back-to-School Community Block Party is made possible through partnerships with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, Christopher Aguirre Memorial Foundation, Walgreens, the Wellington Community Foundation, and the Wellington Kiwanis Club.

Due to a limited number of supplies, students are encouraged to arrive promptly with Wellington issued School Identifications. If you have any questions, please contact Community Services at 561-791-4764.

As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/enews.

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch WellingtonTV for the latest happenings.

Kretzer Piano Music Foundation’s MUSIC FOR THE MIND Concert Series to Present…

Mikayla Carroll
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Kretzer Piano Music Foundation’s MUSIC FOR THE MIND Concert Series to Present…

Kretzer Piano Music Foundation’s
MUSIC FOR THE MIND Concert Series to Present
An Intimate Evening with Jill & Rich
At the Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace
Tuesday, August 15, at 7 pm
(West Palm Beach, FL – July 18, 2017) The Kretzer Piano Music Foundation’s popular MUSIC FOR THE MIND concert series will be back in August with An Intimate Evening with Jill & Rich.

Following their successful kick-off this month of the Summer Cabaret Series in the world-famous Royal Room at The Colony Hotel Palm Beach, fans of the deliciously delightful co-hosts of The Morning Lounge on Legends 100.3 FM, now have another great opportunity to enjoy Jill & Rich live on Tuesday, August 15, at 7 pm, in the Harriet Himmel Theatre at CityPlace in West Palm Beach.

VIP tickets to attend this special MUSIC FOR THE MIND concert including a pre-show meet-and-greet with Jill & Rich are $50; regular tickets are only $10 for Adults and $5 for Students. They are available for purchase by calling CTS Tickets at 866-449-2489.

Profit from this MUSIC FOR THE MIND concert will enable the Kretzer Piano Music Foundation (KPMF) to expand its music education programs for children in need.

About Jill and Rich:
The married co-hosts of The Morning Lounge on Legends 100.3 FM, daily from 6 to 10 am, have both had sterling musical careers. Jill has headlined at Birdland in NYC, locally at The Colony’s Royal Room and with the Palm Beach Pops. She recently released the CD By Special Request, and is the author of The Diva Next Door: How to Be a Singing Star Wherever You Are. Rich is a gifted pianist/composer, who has been entertaining audiences in South Florida for the past 32 years. His four CDs of melodic piano instrumentals have made a significant mark musically, beginning with his debut release, Quiet Storm. He’s also an honorary Board member of The Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook.

About the Kretzer Piano Music Foundation:
KPMF is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the gift of music to children and seniors. “We believe that music enriches lives,” says founder Kathi Kretzer. “Together, we can provide music education to underprivileged children and performance opportunities for music students.”

In addition to awarding scholarships for music lessons and donating more than 30 pianos to disadvantaged children and local children’s charities, KPMF’s popular programs include:

+ Keyboards for Kids: Group piano lessons for 100+ inner-city school children at the Center for Creative Education in Pleasant City.

+ Kretzer Kids: More than 30 gifted young people who perform over 50 concerts every year in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and children’s hospitals.

+ Music for the Mind: Concert series at CityPlace held the third Tuesday of every month for the past 15 years. These concerts have featured more than 11,325 young musicians and raised over $638,000 for music in our schools and community.

+ Physicians Talent Showcase: Annual concert featuring a group of talented medical doctors, raising much-needed funds for children’s charities.

+ Keys to the Cities: The headline-grabbing campaign that placed 18 whimsically painted pianos in public spots from Jupiter to Delray Beach for public enjoyment. The pianos were later donated to local children’s charities.

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

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