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April, 2014 – 4000 Miles at Stonzek in Lake Worth

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Playhouse Black Box Series Resumes with

2012 Obie Award Winner and Pulitzer Prize Finalist        

4000 Miles by Amy Herzog 

 

For immediate release

April 10, 2014– The Lake Worth Playhouse resumes its Black Box Series with 4000 Miles a new, award winning drama from Pulitzer by Amy Herzog.

Synopsis:

After suffering a traumatic event while on a cross-country bike trip, young Leo seeks solace from his feisty grandmother Vera in her WestVillage apartment. Over the course of a single month, these unlikely roommates infuriate, bewilder, and ultimately reach each other. 4000 Miles looks at how two outsiders find their way in today’s world.

History:

4000 Miles first opened at The Duke Theater in New York City on June 20, 2011, presented by Lincoln Center Theatre/LTC3, as a Steinberg New Works Program production, under the direction of Andre Bishop and Bernard Gersten, and Paige Evans, LCT3 Artistic Director.

The play won the 2012 Obie Award for Best New Play as well as Time Magazine’s #1 Play or Musical of 2012. Amy Herzog won the 2012 New York Times Outstanding Playwright Award and the play was a finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Schedule:

All performances will be held in the Lake Worth Playhouse Stonzek Studio Theater

April 24th, 25th, 26th, 28th & 29th at 8pm

April 27th at 2pm

Tickets – $15 (General Admission)

Tickets can be purchased through the Lake Worth Playhouse Box Office at 561-586-6410 or online at lakeworthplayhouse.org

Featuring:

Richard Iverson, Leanna Oliveira, Jeanne O’Connor, Ashley Bourget

Directed by Daniel Eilola

Location:

Lake Worth Playhouse Stonzek Studio Theater is located at 713 Lake Ave in Downtown Lake Worth. 2 doors east of the Playhouse marquee. Valet Parking is available for $5. Street and lot parking is also available.

ABOUT LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE:           

Lake Worth Playhouse is a non-profit community theatre with a diverse array of offerings, including award-winning dramas, comedies, musicals, area premieres, Broadway favorites, children’s shows, ballets and operas on film, live concerts, improv comedy and alternative programming. In addition to its main stage theatrical fare, the Playhouse presents year-round independent and foreign films in the Stonzek Theatre, an intimate black-box style theatre equipped with a large viewing screen and high-definition projection. The Playhouse is proud to offer a variety of educational programs for adults and children, as well as community outreach initiatives that bring cultural programs into the neighborhoods of underserved youth and also make theatre available free of charge for disadvantaged citizens in the community.  

 

CONTACT: 

Daniel Eilola
Tel:  561-586-6169 (ext. 210)

E-mail: Daniel@lakeworthplayhouse.org

 

April, 2014 – Plaza Theatre Presents a Tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber

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Plaza Theatre Presents A Tribute To Andrew Lloyd Webber With Music of the Night April 24 – May 11
MANALAPAN (April 8, 2014) He has created some of the most recognizable Broadway music of all time—from CATS to EVITA to The PHANTOM OF THE OPERA—along the way collecting a variety of honors, including knighthood, seven Tony Awards, three Grammy Awards, an Academy Award and the Kennedy Center Honors Award. Audiences are invited to celebrate the best of Andrew Lloyd Webber from April 24 through May 11 at the Plaza Theatre, during Music of the Night – a tribute of songs from his most-beloved productions. This will be a cabaret-style show.
Beginning with his studies at age 17 at the Royal College of Music, Andrew Lloyd Webber was considered a “child prodigy” of composing and, at the same age, he was contacted by Tim Rice, who at the time was writing pop lyrics. The pair joined up and together created some of the most lasting, long-running musicals of the 20th and 21st Centuries. Featuring music from PHANTOM, CATS, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, EVITA, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, SUNSET BOULEVARD and many more, Music of the Night takes theatergoers on a magical journey through the legacy of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Starring Wayne LeGette, Laura Hodos,  and Ann Marie Olsen. Directed by Amy London. Music direction by Mark Galsky.
Music of the Night runs April 24 – May 11 Wednesdays & Sundays at 2 p.m., Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 each, with special group rates available. Tickets may be purchased at the Box Office located at 262 South Ocean Blvd Manalapan, FL 33462, online at www.plazatheatre.net or by calling 561-588-1820.
About the Plaza Theatre
The Plaza Theatre, a not-for-profit 250-seat theatre, is home to a variety of light-hearted shows, with an occasional gripping drama, that will please every show-goer. Opened in early 2012 by Alan Jacobson, a Palm Beach Gardens resident who ran the Florida Jewish Theatre for five seasons in the 1990s and then became an independent producer of cabaret shows, musical revues and comedies such as If You Ever Leave Me … I’m Going With You and Down the Garden Path, which played at the Royal Poinciana Playhouse, The Plaza Theatre promises lower-than-average ticket prices and is bringing quality entertainment to all. The Plaza Theatre is located at 262 S. Ocean Blvd in Manalapan, FL. For more information, please call (561) 588-1820 or visit www.theplazatheatre.net.

May, 2014 – Woof Gang Bakery Launches National Pet Adoption Event

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Woof Gang Bakery Launches National Pet Adoption Event to Support Animal Rescue

 

“Your Neighborhood Pet Store” Kicks Off First Company-wide

Adopt-a-Thon Event in May

ORLANDO, Fla (Apr. 8, 2014) – Woof Gang Bakery, Your Neighborhood Pet Store, announces the first company-wide Adopt-a-Thon event to take place on Saturday, May 10, 2014, which also falls during National Pet Week. On May 10, Woof Gang Bakery stores nationwide will host in-store adoption events to support animal rescue organizations in their local areas. During this time and throughout the entire year, Woof Gang Bakery strives to help to raise awareness of the more than 6 million dogs and cats seeking “furever” homes across the country.

 Numerous local animal welfare groups will have adorable pets available for adoption at 40 Woof Gang Bakery locations in the United States. Woof Gang Bakery stores will offer giveaways throughout the day and will send all adopted pets home with a “welcome home” bag. The event is an excellent opportunity for prospective pet owners to find their perfect match, whether they are looking for a dog, cat, puppy, kitten, mixed-breed or purebred to become a part of their family.

 Together, with pet rescue groups, Woof Gang Bakery aims to increase awareness of shelter animals and their need for a second chance. In the weeks leading up to the May 10 Adopt-a-Thon event, Woof Gang Bakery stores will have donation drop boxes for food, treats and toys with these much-needed items going to local rescue groups.

Woof Gang Bakery is the leading retailer in raw frozen diets, kibble, canned and dehydrated dog and cat food. In addition to meeting pets’ nutritional needs, Woof Gang Bakery carries stylish essentials, fashionable accessories, and a variety of toys and a wide range of doggie spa products. Head-to-tail grooming also is offered for complete pet pampering.

About Woof Gang Bakery

Woof Gang Bakery is a leader in the pet franchise industry providing the very best in pet care with unparalleled service and products. Each Woof Gang Bakery location is a neighborhood store, offering healthy, natural pet foods and treats, pet supplies, accessories and pet grooming.

It is the Woof Gang Bakery company mission to provide quality products and services that enhance the well-being, health and happiness of beloved animal companions.

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming has awarded more than 50 franchises throughout the United States. For more information or to find the location nearest you, visit http://woofgangbakery.com/

April, 2014 – Million Dollar Quartet

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April, 2014 – Million Dollar Quartet
The National Tour of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET (Photo by Jeremy Daniel)
The National Tour of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET (Photo by Jeremy Daniel)
Elvis Presley / Jerry Lee Lewis / Carl Perkins / Johnny Cash
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

National Tour Wraps Up the 

Kravis Center’s Kravis On Broadway 2013/2014 Season

 
Limited Engagement April 29 – May 4
(West Palm Beach, FL – April 8, 2014) The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts announces the arrival of the national tour of the Broadway musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, inspired by the electrifying true story, opening April 29 – May 4. The musical hit is the final production in the Kravis on Broadway 2013/2014 season. Tickets are on sale now.
The international Tony® Award-Winning musical, Million Dollar Quartet is set on December 4, 1956, when an auspicious twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together. Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll” who was responsible for launching the careers of each icon, gathered the four legendary musicians at the Sun Records storefront studio in Memphis for the first and only time. The resulting evening became known as one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll jam sessions in history.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal, humorous banter and celebrations featuring timeless hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “That’s All Right,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “See Ya Later, Alligator,” “Fever,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Hound Dog” and more.
Portraying these icons are, James Barry as Carl Perkins, John Countryman as Jerry Lee Lewis, Tyler K. Hunter as Elvis Presley and Scott Moreau as Johnny Cash. Vince Nappo plays the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Sam Phillips.  The cast also features Kelly Lamont as Dyanne, and musicians Patrick Morrow (Fluke, drums) and Corey Kaiser (Jay Perkins, bass). Rounding out the company are: Andrew Frace, Robby Kipferl, Stephanie Lynne Mason, Sean McGibbon, David Sonneborn, and H. Bradley Waters.
The show is directed by Eric Schaeffer and features a book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux. The design team includes: Derek McLane (scenic design), Howell Binkley (lighting design), Jane Greenwood (costume design), Kai Harada (sound design) and Chuck Mead (musical arrangements and supervision).
When the Broadway production opened in April 2010, critics and audiences leapt to their feet in unanimous praise. The New York Times called the show, “a buoyant new musical that whips the crowd into a frenzy,” New York Magazine labeled it, “a dazzling raucous spectacle that sounds like a million bucks,” and NY1 called it, “90 minutes of platinum grade entertainment.” The musical continued its successful New York engagement at New World Stages through June 2012.
The longest-running musical production in Chicago’s history, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET opened in 2008 and continues to perform to packed houses at the Apollo Theatre. The West End production played at the Noël Coward Theatre in London in 2011, and a Las Vegas production began performances at Harrah’s Showroom in Las Vegas in February 2013.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET won a Tony Award® for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical and received a Tony Award® nomination for Best Musical and Best Book of a Musical (Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux). The show received an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical, a Drama Desk nomination for Outstanding Musical Revue and three Drama League nominations including Distinguished Production of a Musical and Distinguished Performance.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is produced by Relevant Theatricals, John Cossette Productions, American Pop Anthology and Broadway Across America.
Kravis On Broadway is sponsored by Bessemer Trust and Gunster. 
 
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET will play Tuesday, April 29 at 8:00 pm; Wednesday, April 30 at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm; Thursday, May 1 at 8:00 pm; Friday, May 2 at 8:00 pm; Saturday, May 3 at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm; and Sunday, May 4 at 2:00 pm. Tickets start at $25 and may be purchased at the Kravis Center’s Official Website www.kravis.org; by calling the Box Office at (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471; or in person at the Kravis Center Box Office located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Group orders of 10 or more receive a discount and may be placed by calling 561-651-4438 or 561-651-4304.
 
For more information, please visit the official MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET website at www.MillionDollarQuartetLive.com.
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 economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County.

April, 2014 – Boomer’s Egg Hunt

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April, 2014 – Boomer’s Egg Hunt

Boomer’s Easter Egg Hunt on April 20th

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April, 2014 – Registration Opens for Zoo Camp

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April, 2014 – Registration Opens for Zoo Camp

Registration Opens for Zoo Camp and Wildlife Conservation Academy

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Kids and teens are invited to go wild this summer at the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society during the Best Summer Camp in Palm BeachCounty. “Zoo Camp” is the 2012 & 2011 winner of the “Kids Crown Award” for Best Summer Camp in Palm Beach County, as voted by South Florida Parenting Magazine’s readers. Participants can enroll for one week or the entire summer, to learn about wildlife and wild places.

PBZooCamp

Each week offers a unique wildlife theme as participants experience zookeeping activities, behind-the-scenes tours, scavenger hunts, enriching conservation education activities and interactive fountain time. Every day, participants will enjoy up-close animal encounters, animal exhibit visits, crafts, games, and much more! We offer programs for ages 5 to 17 years of age.

Camps start at $210 per camp per child for Zoo members, and $235 per camp per child for non-Zoo members. Camps run Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Extended care and lunch is available for an additional fee. Limited spaces are available for each camp.

The WildlifeConservationAcademy is week-long summer experience for high school students who are interested in zoological sciences, veterinary medicine, wildlife conservation and other animal-related careers.  Students are invited to participate in the exciting week of hands-on career-related activities. More information about Zoo Camp and the WildlifeConservationAcademy, as well as online registration forms, can be found at www.palmbeachzoo.org/zoo-camp.

About the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society

The Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches exists to inspire people to act on behalf of wildlife and the natural world. We advance our conservation mission through endangered species propagation, education and support of conservation initiatives in the field. Our commitment to sustainable business practices elevates our capacity to inspire others.

The Palm Beach Zoo is located at 1301 Summit Boulevard in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, visit www.palmbeachzoo.org. 

April, 2014 – The 2014 Grace Hoadley Dodge Award

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April, 2014 – The 2014 Grace Hoadley Dodge Award

From:               YWCA of Palm Beach County

Re:                   2014 Grace Hoadley Dodge Award

Date:                April 8, 2013

Contact:           Allyson Samiljan – 561-640-0050, Ext. 115

ajsamiljan@aol.com

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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The YWCA of Palm Beach County is seeking nominations for its 2014 Grace Hoadley Grace DodgeDodge Award.  The award is presented annually to a woman residing in Palm Beach County who has overcome adversity and in the process has not only empowered herself but also created opportunities for and led other women toward their own empowerment.  These accomplishments have been achieved with dignity and a commitment to peace, justice and freedom.

Grace Hoadley Dodge benefited greatly from the wealth and business acumen of her family.  In 1874 at the age of 18, she dropped out of Miss Porter’s School, determined that her interests were not in the program offerings but in helping people in need.  She began her career as a social worker and philanthropist teaching Sunday school and sewing classes.  She taught for five years at the Children’s Aid Society in New York.  She initiated tenement reform in 1879 from her position as Chairperson of the Working Girl’s Society’s Committee on Elevation of the Poor. She was instrumental in the development of the Kitchen Garden Association in New York, later reorganized into the Industrial Education Association that in 1889 became Teachers College.  The college became a part of ColumbiaUniversity in 1889.  In 1886 she was given one of the first two seats for women on New York City’s Board of Education. She help establish the Girls’ Public School Athletic League in 1905, acted for six years as the first President of the YWCA of the USA, and was influential in the consolidation of church groups into the New York Travelers Aid Society in 1907 and in the organization of the American Social Hygiene Association in 1912.

Information required on the application includes the nominee’s name, address phone number, and current occupation as well as the adversity she has overcome, how she overcame it and how she has helped empower others.  The name and contact information about the person making the nomination is also needed.

The award will be presented at the YWCA’s annual Donor and Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on June 17, 2014, at BearLakes Country Club, West Palm Beach.

Applications must be received by the YWCA no later than May 28, 2014 at:  Grace Dodge Award Committee, YWCA of Palm Beach County, 1016 N. Dixie Highway, WestPalm Beach, FL33401.

For more information or to request an application, please contact the YWCA, 561-640-0050, Ext. 115.

April, 2014 – Celebrate Earth Day in Wellington

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Celebrate Earth Day with a Free Concert and Giveaways at the Wellington Amphitheater 

Jump on your bike, get in your low emission fuel efficient car or put your walking shoes on and join Wellington in celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day on Sunday, April 27th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Wellington Amphitheater located at 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard. The first 250 guests will receive free reusable bags! In addition, there will be a face painter and coloring murals for the kids as well as local vendors who will be conducting presentations on earth friendly products, and free samples of seedlings and wildflower seeds will be distributed.

This exciting, family-friendly event will feature a concert by the popular band VIVA and demonstrations by Whole Foods Market, Bee Understanding, proper pruning techniques and information about greening your home and a special appearance by the Muck Monster of the Lake Worth Lagoon.

Residents are also invited to visit booths highlighting the Wellington Garden Club, Whole Foods Market, the Solid Waste Authority, the Wellington Tree Board, and the Wellington Preservation Coalition. This event is made possible by our sponsors, Whole Foods Market and Jet Hauling, Inc.

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.

April, 2014 – Quantum Foundation Funds Projects

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April, 2014 – Quantum Foundation Funds Projects

Quantum Foundation funds projects from public fitness zones to a mobile food pantry to improve PBC’s health

Quantum President Eric Kelly
Quantum President Eric Kelly

(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla) —The board of Quantum Foundation, under the chairmanship of local businessman and philanthropist William A. Meyer, approved ten new grants totaling $1,718,287 at its recent board meeting. The private health care foundation based in West Palm Beach funds projects that tackle health problems in fresh and innovative ways. Every dollar the foundation grants, about $7.5 million every year, stays in Palm Beach County to benefit local communities.

Grant recipients included HomeSafe ($40,000), Palm BeachAtlanticUniversity ($30,744 and $250,000), University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine ($83,250), Palm Beach County Food Bank ($100,000), Community Foundation for Palm Beach & MartinCounties ($50,000), CaridadMedicalCenter ($500,000), T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society ($150,000), Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County ($379,293) and the Trust for PublicLand ($135,000).

Quantum Foundation is a private grantmaking organization that funds approved charities and certain government agencies serving Palm Beach County, Fla. The foundation has assets of approximately $140 million and since its inception in 1997 has awarded over $100 million to hundreds of grantees in Palm Beach County.

“As West Palm Beach’s largest health-related grantmaking organization with 100% of funding dollars staying in the county,” said Meyer, “it is Quantum’s mission to inspire and fund bold initiatives that improve the health of Palm BeachCounty.  Our 12-member board unanimously approved this recent cycle of grants which will provide much needed services directly aligned with the foundation’s mission. “

Two of this grant cycle’s funded projects show innovative approaches to solving health-related issues, from access to exercise opportunities to the provision of good nutrition for better health.

  • The Trust for PublicLand’s Fitness Zones for Palm Beach County project incorporates exercise equipment into public parks. Since 1972, the Trust for PublicLand has focused on reinvigorating cities in a variety of ways, including increasing community access to outdoor exercise equipment, especially for residents of low-income neighborhoods. These fitness zones consist of 9 to 17 pieces of durable easy-to-use gym equipment in accessible public areas. The two proposed sites for this grant are located in Boynton Beach and LakePark. The project aligns with Quantum Foundation’s mission to help nurture healthy communities in innovative ways.
  • The Palm Beach County Food Bank’s Nutrition Xpress Mobile Food Pantry project will deliver fresh food directly to underserved neighborhoods in Palm BeachCounty using a newly-acquired specialized truck. By increasing the accessibility of fresh food, along with nutrition education, this projects aims to reduce childhood obesity and diabetes rates and improve the health profile of needy communities.

Quantum Foundation’s President Eric M. Kelly said: “Each grant application we receive is carefully vetted to ensure we use our funds to benefit the health of Palm BeachCounty. There are many facets to creating a vibrant, healthy community and we look for grantees who seek bold ways to resolve health issues and make our county a happy and healthy place to call home.”

Quantum Foundation welcomes letters of inquiry/grant applications from non-profit organizations working directly within its focus areas. For more information, please visit the organization’s website at www.quantumfnd.org

 

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April, 2014 – 1st Annual 5K Walk/Run for Kids

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April, 2014 – 1st Annual 5K Walk/Run for Kids

1st Annual 5K Run/Walk for Kids

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