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April, 2013 – The Plaza Theatre Announces Lineup for Spring/Summer 2013

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The Plaza Theatre Announces Lineup for Spring/Summer 2013

 

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA – South Florida residents and visitors are in for a treat this Spring and Summer as the Plaza Theatre brings a full lineup of shows to their intimate stage. From cabaret shows to staged readings to full productions, there is something for everyone!

 

Kicking off the season will be the spring/early summer cabaret series, opening with Night and Day – The Music of Cole Porter, featuring Leah Sessa and Mike Westrich, with Vic Glazer at the piano. Performances will run on April 8 and April 22 at 7:30 p.m.

 

Being Alive – The Music of George Gershwin, features Mia Matthews and Wayne LeGette, with Eric Alsford at the piano. Performances will be June 17 and July 1, both at 7:30 p.m.

The last cabaret show of the spring/summer series will be I’ve Got Rhythm – The Music of George Gershwin featuring Jeanne Lynn Gray and John Lariviere. The shows will run on June 17and July 1 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets for the cabaret shows are $30 each; $75 for the series.

 

New to The Plaza Theatre is An Evening with Guitarist, Billy Rogan, on April 23. Billy Rogan, who is known for his original music that captivates audiences, will perform an incredibly magical and romantic evening of music on the Plaza’s intimate stage.  Joining Billy on stage will be special guest, Chloe Dolandis. Chloe, an upcoming jazz singer whose powerhouse performances are proving she is a force to be reckoned with, will be an extra special treat for show-goers. Tickets for this show are $25.

 

On April 29, the Theatre will present its new play reading series, Fresh Pages. First up will be Can I Really Date a Guy Who Wears a Yarmulke? by Amy Holson-Schwartz. The love story focuses on Eleanor, a smart, savvy young woman whose secular brand of Judaism might include the occasional latke, but definitely does not include God. She meets Aaron, aka Dr. Right. He’s got the brains, the looks, the wit… but wait! He’s also got a serious case of religion. Can Eleanor see past his yarmulke to find love? Can I Really Date a Guy Who Wears a Yarmulke? premiered as part of the 2010 Midtown International Theatre Festival, playing to packed houses at The Beckett at Theatre Row and winning the coveted Producers Award. It will feature Jim Ballard, Julie Kleiner Davis, Gregg Weiner, Deborah L. Sherman, Howard Elfman, and Elizabeth Dimon. Tickets for this reading are $10 per person.

 

Running through May 12, and back again from July 13– September 1, is the smash hit, Waist Watchers The Musical.  Written and produced by Alan Jacobson, Waist Watchers is the tale of four women sharing stories about their battles with aging, weight, dieting, exercise, and their significant others. Directed by Andy Rogow, the 90 minute show stars Missy McArdle as Connie, Shelley Keelor as Cindy, Jeanne Bennett as Cheryl, and Katie Angell Thomas as Carla, and features hit songs like Botox Queen, If I Were A Size Two, The World’s Greatest Ice Cream, I Went To The Buffet Line, and more. Don’t miss your chance to catch this hilarious show, before it heads out on an international tour!

Added to the season lineup of shows this year is an incredible performance by the Plaza Theatre Conservatory, a group of middle and high school students in training at the Theatre. The Conservatory will perform The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on June 1 at 2:00 and 7:30 and June 2 at 2:00 and 6:00. The hilarious tale is one of overachievers’ angst chronicling the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. The show’s Tony Award winning creative team has created the unlikeliest of hit musicals about the unlikeliest of heroes: a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time. Spelling Bee is directed by Melissa Jacobson, choreographed by Ben Solmor, and music directed by Jim Webber.

 

Next up is 8-track – The Sounds of the 70s, which runs from June 14- July 7, 2013, and will transform the Theatre in to a place of peace, love, and happiness. Created by Rick Seeber, 8-Track is a fast-paced musical performance by a quartet of talented and energetic singers that will have you singing, clapping and dancing along. Enjoy the electric sounds of The Emotions, The Carpenters, La Belle, Barry Manilow, Marvin Gaye, The Doobie Brothers, The Bee Gees, Helen Reddy, K.C. & The Sunshine Band and many more! 8 Track is directed and choreographed by Kevin Black with music directed by Jim Webber.

 

Unless specified above, shows will run Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows beginning nightly at 7:30 p.m. Matinee performances begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets for each show (unless specified above) are $45. A subscription for all shows is available. Discounted group rates are available. The Plaza Theatre invites you to bring your friends, co-workers, and family to a show and enjoy discounted rates for groups of 10-19, at $39 a ticket, while groups of 20 or more are $36 per ticket. For more information or to purchase your tickets, please call the box office at (561) 588-1820 or visit www.theplazatheatre.net.

 

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.

April, 2013 – MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE SEEKS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PRODUCE HAMLET

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MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE SEEKS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PRODUCE HAMLET

 A free ‘summer intensive’ mentorship program offers one-on-one guidance

to produce the Shakespearian classic 

April 2, 2013 (Jupiter) – The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is offering local high school students the chance to produce a thrilling Shakespearian drama.

Under the guidance of industry professionals at Florida’s largest award-winning professional regional theatre, the Theatre is inviting high school students to apply to be part of a free summer mentorship program to produce William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The show will take place Saturday, August 24, and will be centrally staged “in the round” at Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta.

One of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies, Hamlet follows Prince Hamlet of Denmark as he struggles with the death of his father and a ghostly visit, then sets out on a quest for truth, justice and ultimately revenge. Hamlet’s journey reminds us all “to thine own self be true.”

“Our students will be producing a dynamic, high-energy adaptation of one of the most powerful and important dramas in the English language, as adapted by T. Scott Wooten, award-winning Florida playwright and director,” said Julie Rowe, director of education for the Theatre.

Known as the Youth Artists’ Chair, the project aligns high school students with individual Theatre staff members for one-on-one mentoring and guidance during the creation process of the show.

Applicants for the project will be interviewed and chosen by a committee. Winning students will then take on specific roles throughout the summer months that include producer, director, set designer, costume designer, lighting designer, sound designer, properties designer, stage manager, assistant stage manager, marketing, press relations, development, carpentry, run crew, wardrobe and electrics. The students will then lead three weeks of rehearsals before mounting the show on stage.

“This project is an integral part of our Theatre’s community outreach and mission statement, which is to entertain, educate and inspire our community,” said the Theatre’s producing artistic director, Andrew Kato. “We feel energized and fortunate to have this opportunity to mentor the next generation of theatre’s leaders, and we are excited to be showcasing a new adaptation of Hamlet by T. Scott Wooten.”

The deadline to apply for the project is April 8, with interviews that will take place through April 12. Submission packets are available by visiting www.jupitertheatre.org/yac.

Those chosen for the role of director and producer will also assist in casting the show’s young performers. With casting open for local students ages 13-18, open auditions for the show will be held Saturday, April 27, during the Theatre’s annual First Step to Stardom audition day at Jupiter Community Center (a day which also includes opportunities to audition for three other shows: Annie, The King and I and Through The Looking Glass).  

Students interested in auditioning for Hamlet should check in by 4 p.m. and come prepared with one of Shakespeare’s sonnets; pre-registration highly recommended. Note that the show contains adult subject matter. For additional audition information, visit www.jupitertheatre.org/fsts.
About the Maltz Jupiter Theatre
The not-for-profit Maltz Jupiter Theatre has become one of Florida’s preeminent professional theatres, committed to production and education through its collaborations with local and national artists. Currently the state’s largest award-winning regional theatre, the Theatre draws over 70,000 people annually, serves a subscription base of more than 7,530 and has world-class classroom facilities in support of its Paul and Sandra Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts, which serves hundreds of youth and adults. The Theatre is a member of the prestigious League of Resident Theatres and has earned numerous Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s highest honor for artistic excellence, including the prestigious Bill Von Maurer Award for Theatrical Excellence in 2012. For more information about the Theatre’s upcoming shows and Conservatory, visit www.jupitertheatre.org or call the box office at (561) 575-2223.   

 

April, 2013 – 2013 Heroes in Medicine Awards: Finalists Announced

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2013 Heroes in Medicine Awards: Finalists Announced

West Palm Beach (Revised March 21, 2013) – Palm Beach County Medical Society Services is proud to announce the finalists for the 2013 Heroes in Medicine Awards.  Finalists will be recognized at the 10th Annual Heroes in Medicine Awards luncheon on Thursday, May 9th at the Kravis Center, Cohen Pavilion in West Palm Beach. For the past 10 years, the Annual Heroes in Medicine Award has honored individuals and organizations throughout Palm Beach County that use their skills and resources in the field of health care to provide outstanding services for the people of our local, national, and global communities.

The 2013 Heroes in Medicine finalists are:

Dick Van Eldik, MD Distinguished Service Award: Alan B. Pillersdorf, MD

Excellence in Medical Education Award: Michael Dennis, MD

Bruce Rendina Professional Hero Finalists: Kelly Conroy, Kerry Diaz, Kimberly LaRue, Clare O’Keeffe

Community Outreach Hero Finalists: Ronda Ayala, Jay Feinberg, Brian Fuller, Jupiter Volunteer Clinic, DeAnna Warren

Health Care Educator Hero: Diane Esposito, ARNP; Nickerson Geneve, DO; Ari Robinson, Stephanie B. Stiepleman

Health Care Innovation: W. Anthony Lee, MD; Daniel Cane & Michael Sherling, MD; Gaetano Scuderi, MD

Health Care Provider Hero Finalists: Darci McNally, Eugenia Millender, ARNP, PhD (c), RN; Kathi Voege-Harvey, FNP, ARNP; Mary Ellen Koehler, RN; Mary Prokop, RN; Wilda Patterson-Julias

Student Hero Finalists: Jordan Camp, Paul Coulson, Alexander Kasmere, Lisa Oliveri & Saima Siddiqi, Jennifer Rose, Yasmeen Scuderi

Physician International Hero Finalists: Argentina Brito, MD; Frank Cirisano, MD; Dror Paley, MD

Physician Local/National Hero Finalists: Ronald L. Cohen, MD; Phillip Colaizzo, MD; Kishore K. Dass, MD; Howard Goldman, MD; Lauren Rosecan, MD; Brent M. Schillinger, MD

 

“Based upon the number of nominees in each category, Palm Beach County has no shortage of individuals, organizations and groups that put the needs of others before themselves.  As difficult as it was to determine the finalists, we are pleased to present this year’s Heroes in Medicine Finalists,” shares Chairwoman Sally D. Chester, RN.  “We hope the community joins us on May 9th to shine on these extraordinary people.”

Project Access is a physician led system of volunteer physician care, hospital care, diagnostic services, and medication assistance for the low-income uninsured residents of Palm Beach County. Project Access has provided over 9 million of donated care to the uninsured residents. Proceeds from Heroes in Medicine benefit Project Access; it provides health care for low income and uninsured residents of Palm Beach County. 

To learn more about sponsorship or about donating a silent auction item, visit www.pbcms.org/heroes or call 561-433-3940.

April, 2013 – Palm Beach Photographic Center

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Palm Beach Photographic Center  Announces FOTOcamp for Kids 2013

Three Sessions Planned this Summer for

Children & Teens, Ages 9 to 17

(West Palm Beach, FL – March 28, 2013)  Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world renowned Palm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today announced that this summer the nonprofit organization will be offering three age appropriate FOTOcamps for children and teens.

 

FOTOcamp for Kids

+ June 10-22  /  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

+ July 8-19  /  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

+ July 22 – August 2  /  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For ages 9-17

 

“FOTOcamp is for anyone between the ages of 6 and 17 that has an interest in photography and/or computers, and who are inquisitive and like adventure,” says NeJame.  “It is the perfect opportunity for youngsters and teens to gain knowledge in all areas of photography, beginning with the basics of picture-taking using SLR digital cameras and progressing to state-of the-art digital imaging, at each participant’s own rate of speed.”

 

“FOTOcamp is my favorite time of the year,” she adds. “I enjoy seeing the amazing images the kids come back with from their field trips, and I love to see their reactions when working in a real studio.”

 

FOTOcamp students are grouped by their level of experience, from beginner to advanced in each of three 2-week summer sessions. Students are each issued a digital SLR Camera and while exploring lens choices, lighting, and composition of photographs they will learn about photography and digital imaging, in a fun and fact-filled environment. Sessions in the computer lab will expose them to downloading images to the computer, saving and renaming files, burning CDs, and creating slide shows.

 

In addition, using Adobe Photoshop and Elements, they will learn image adjustment techniques such as color correction, compositing images, adjustment layers and layer masks and other digital imaging technology. The computer lab is set up so that each student has access to a computer ensuring the ultimate hands-on experience. Location shooting and photographic assignments give them the opportunity to practice their skills while acquiring new images.

 

Based at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre in downtown West Palm Beach, all sessions of FOTOcamp will include a professional instructor and an assistant, with opportunities for both individualized and group critiques for each student.

 

The culmination of all three sessions of FOTOcamp for Kids will be a special exhibition of photos taken by the young students. At the exhibition’s opening in August, one talented FOTOcamper will be named Student of the Year and receive a free SLR Digital camera.

 

The cost to attend one of the three two-week session of FOTOcamp for Kids is only $695 for Photo Centre members and $745 for nonmembers.  This covers 10 6-hour sessions and includes use of digital SLR Cameras, transportation and admission fees for the fieldtrips, t-shirts, prints, etc. 

 

To register for one of the three sessions of FOTOcamp for Kids, please call 561.253.2600 or visit www.workshop.org.

 

Now running through June 1 at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre is FLORIDA WILDLIFE CORRIDOR EXPEDITION: The Exhibition by Carlton Ward, Jr. In 2012, the photographer and explorer led a small team through a 100-day, 1,000-mile trek — traveling by kayak, mountain bike, horse and by foot — from Everglades National Park north to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in southern Georgia.  The exhibition is the legacy of that journey.  More than 50 large photographs and maps document the landscape, flora and fauna of Florida’s interior and illustrate the interconnected, natural corridor that should be preserved for wildlife and future generations.

 

About the Palm Beach Photographic Centre:

The Photo Centre is located at the downtown City Center municipal complex at 415 Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission is free. For more information, please call 561.253.2600 or visit www.workshop.org or www.fotofusion.org.

 

AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW:

Fatima NeJame

Palm Beach Photographic Centre

561.253.2600  /  [email protected]

 

MEDIA CONTACT:

Gary Schweikhart

PR-BS, Inc.

561.756.4298  /  [email protected]

 

April, 2013 – America’s Favorite Shark

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April, 2013 – America’s Favorite Shark

America’s Favorite Shark
Barbara Corcoran To Share
10 Ways To Lead Your Team To Greatness
At NWBOC Luncheon


Corcoran and Others to Speak at National Women’sCorcoran_Barbara_2006 Business Owners Corporation National Conference May 8-10, 2013

Local luncheon only option available to hear Corcoran

 

Palm Beach Gardens, FL (March 28, 2013) – Barbara Corcoran – America’s favorite shark from ABC’s hit television show Shark Tank, is coming to share her business knowledge and shark savvy in “10 Ways to Lead Your Team To Greatness” Keynote luncheon on Thursday, May 9, 12:15 pm at the PGA National Resort and Spa.
Corcoran is in the area to speak at the National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC) national conference, “Decades of Excellence,” May 8-10, 2013. Over the course of three days, 200-300 women Presidents & CEOs will arrive in the Palm Beaches for intense workshops, seminars, expositions and business to business opportunities at the world class resort destination. 
Local business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to take part in the lunch only portion of the conference so they too can learn from one of the best entrepreneurs in the country who was recently featured on the front cover of Entrepreneur Magazine, is a real estate expert on NBC’s Today Show and was the Founder of the Corcoran Group (one of the largest real estate companies in America).

The luncheon is $100 and includes the keynote address from Barbara Corcoran and a three-course lunch at the PGA National Resort and Spa. Purchase tickets in advance by calling 1-800-675-5066. Full conference registrations and more conference information is available at www.nwboc.org.

               
The NWBOC conference begins on Wednesday, May 8 at the PGA National Resort and Spa and runs through Friday, May 10 culminating with the “Decades of Excellence” Awards Gala and dinner. NWBOC provides WOSB and EDWOSB Certifications and has been approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to be a third-party certifier for the new women-owned small business federal contracting program, which will directly benefit many woman-owned companies across the nation.

 

NWBOC is a national 501(c)(3), not-for-profit corporation.  For more information, visit www.nwboc.org or call 800-675-5066.

Media Contact:

Terri Neil
Terri Neil PR and Marketing, Inc.
[email protected]
561-628-2538

 

 

 

April, 2013 – Kravis On Broadway

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Kravis On Broadway

Announces the 2013-2014 Series

 

*  RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR,

STARRING THE ROCKETTES

(November 29 – December 8, 2013)

 

*  THE GERSHWINS’ PORGY AND BESS

(January 7-12, 2014)

 

*  WAR HORSE  

(February 12-16, 2014)

 

*  SISTER ACT

(March 4-9, 2014)

 

*  EVITA

(April 8-13, 2014)

 

* MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

(April 29 – May 4, 2014)

 

(West Palm Beach, FL – March 28, 2013)  The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is proud to announce the sixth annual series of Kravis On Broadway, which will present six smash hit musicals.

 

“The 2013-2014 Kravis On Broadway season boasts a powerful line-up that includes some of the top, award-winning hits straight from the Great White Way: Best of all, five of the six shows are making their Kravis Center debut: the RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, Starring THE ROCKETTES, The Gershwins’ PORGY AND BESS, WAR HORSE, SISTER ACT and MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET. Only EVITA is a returning audience favorite,” said Lee Bell, the Kravis Center’s Senior Director of Programming.

 

The 2013-2014 Kravis On Broadway series includes:

 

November 29 – December 8, 2013

RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

Starring THE ROCKETTES

Coming to the Kravis Center and West Palm Beach for the first time ever, this beloved family holiday tradition features dazzling scenery and special effects, glamorous Rockette costumes and a 50-foot LED screen that will enhance the show with breathtaking imagery, including the amazing “New York at Christmas” scene. The RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, Starring THE ROCKETTES is the perfect show for all ages.

 

January 7-12, 2014

THE GERSHWINS’

PORGY AND BESS

See what Time Magazine exclaims is, “A don’t miss theatre event! The #1 Broadway musical of the year.” Winner of the 2012 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical, The Gershwins’ PORGY AND BESS is hitting the road in a stunning and stirring new staging, including such legendary songs as “Summertime,” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” and “I Got Plenty of Nothing.” The Gershwins’ PORGY AND BESS features one of Broadway’s most accomplished creative teams, led by Tony-nominated director Diane Paulus (Hair), Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks (Topdog/Underdog), and two-time Obie Award-winning composer Diedre L. Murray (Running Man), bringing George and Ira Gershwin’s legendary masterwork to the Broadway stage for the first time in more than 35 years.

 

Praised by the New Yorker as, “A great achievement!” and hailed by the Associated Press as, “a gorgeous version of the Gershwin masterpiece,” the classic story of The Gershwins’ PORGY AND  BESS is set in Charleston’s fabled Catfish Row, where the beautiful Bess struggles to break free from her scandalous past, and the only one who can rescue her is the courageous Porgy. Threatened by her formidable former lover Crown, and the seductive enticements of the colorful troublemaker Sporting Life, Porgy and Bess’ relationship evolves into a deep romance that triumphs as one of theater’s most exhilarating love stories.

 

February 12-16, 2014

WAR HORSE

A heart-warming tale of loyalty and friendship, and the winner of five 2011 Tony Awards®, WAR HORSE is a show of phenomenal inventiveness that is currently playing to packed houses around the world. At its heart are astonishing life-sized puppets that bring to life breathing, galloping, charging horses strong enough for men to ride.

 

March 4-9, 2014

SISTER ACT

SISTER ACT is Broadway’s feel-amazing musical comedy smash. The New York Post calls it, “Ridiculously fun,” and audiences are jumping to their feet in total agreement. Featuring original music by 8-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Little Shop of Horrors), SISTER ACT tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look – a convent.  Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly discovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, this delightful show gives theater and music fans reason to rejoice.

 

April 8-13, 2014

EVITA

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award®-winning musical returns at last. Eva Perón used her beauty and charisma to rise meteorically from the slums of Argentina to the presidential mansion as First Lady. Adored by her people as a champion for the poor, she became one of the most powerful women in the world — while her greed, outsized ambition and fragile health made her one of the most tragic. EVITA tells Eva’s passionate and unforgettable true story, and features some of theater’s most beautiful songs, including “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina,” “Another Suitcase in Another Hall” and “High Flying, Adored.”  Don’t miss the stunning new production of EVITA, directed by Michael Grandage and choreographed by Rob Ashford, that Channel 4 New York calls “The Hottest Ticket in Town!”

 

April 29 – May 4, 2014

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

A Tony® award-winning Broadway musical, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is inspired by the electrifying true story of the famed recording session where Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” brought together icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for one unforgettable night.

 

How to Get Tickets: 

Subscribers for the Kravis On Broadway series will receive their renewals in the beginning of April. Kravis Center donors will receive information on becoming a Kravis On Broadway subscriber for the 2013-14 series in the beginning of May. For more information about becoming a donor, log on to kravis.org/membership, or call (561) 651-4320.

 

Subscriptions for all six Kravis On Broadway productions are $174 to $492 and go on sale Friday, July 12 at 10 a.m. to the general public. For information about purchasing a subscription to Kravis On Broadway, contact the Kravis Center box office at (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471, or log on to kravis.org/broadway.

For group sales contact Teri Reid at (561)-651-4338 or [email protected] or Karen Farruggia at (561) 651-4304 or [email protected]

 

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. 

 

The Kravis Center is located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL.  For more information, please call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org/broadway

 

 

For Photos & Videos:

To download accompanying images & videos, go to the Kravis Center’s online pressroom at http://pressroom.kravis.org.

 

Media Contact:

Gary Schweikhart

PR-BS, Inc.

561.756.4298

[email protected]

April, 2013 – JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH

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JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY INVITES
LOCAL RESIDENTS TO MAKE AN IMPACT ON JEWISH COMMUNITY

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. – March 28, 2013 – For those who haven’t yet supported Federation’s 2013 Annual Campaign, now’s the time! Phone calls will be made throughout the greater Palm Beaches on Sunday, April 14 through Thursday, April 18 – Sweeps Week!.

Gifts to Federation’s 2013 Annual Campaign do so much for so many in the greater Palm Beaches, in Israel and overseas. We feed the hungry, help the unemployed, provide crucial support for families with special needs, and so much more.

Additionally, volunteer callers are needed on Sunday, April 14 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Federation’s offices at 4601 Community Drive in West Palm Beach and the JCC at 8500 Jog Road in Boynton Beach, as well as Monday, April 15 through Thursday, April 18 from 9:00 am. to 7:30 p.m. at Federation. Register online at JewishPalmBeach.org.

 Sweeps Week will end with a community-wide Israel@65 celebration on Sunday, April 21 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. This free event is open to the public, and will feature live musical performances, children’s activities and food for purchase.

 The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County serves residents of Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties as the central Jewish community-building organization. Federation strengthens Jewish identity, energizes the community’s relationship with Israel, and meets the human needs of Jews locally, in Israel and 70 countries around the world.

 

 

April, 2013 – Dealing with Aggressive Behavior as a Caregiver

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April, 2013 – Dealing with Aggressive Behavior as a Caregiver

Alzheimer’s Caregiving Tips for Dealing with Aggressive Behavior Issued by National Institute on Aging

By Editor, HelpingYouCare.com

The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, has recently issued a tipsheet for Alzheimer’s caregivers on Coping with Agitation and Aggression.

As the tipsheet points out, agitation and aggressive behavior are common manifestations of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Agitated-Senior-Yelling

Coping with these behaviors in an effective and informed way is a key concern for family caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s.
 

Focus First on Finding and Eliminating the Cause of the Behavior

“Most of the time, agitation and aggression happen for a reason,” the NIA explains. “When they happen, try to find the cause. If you deal with the causes, the behavior may stop,” the NIA tipsheet counsels.

Some examples of common causes for aggressive behavior or agitation in a person with Alzheimers, include:

  • “Pain, depression, or stress
  • Too little rest or sleep
  • Constipation
  • Soiled underwear or diaper
  • Sudden change in a well-known place, routine, or person
  • A feeling of loss—for example, the person may miss the freedom to drive
  • Too much noise or confusion or too many people in the room
  • Being pushed by others to do something—for example, to bathe or to remember events or people—when Alzheimer’s has made the activity very hard or impossible
  • Feeling lonely and not having enough contact with other people
  • Interaction of medicines”

The NIA advises the caregiver to look for signs of aggression or agitation early. When such behavior appears, focus first on trying to find and eliminate the cause of the behavior before it worsens.

“A doctor may be able to help. He or she can give the person a medical exam to find any problems that may cause agitation and aggression. Also, ask the doctor if medicine is needed to prevent or reduce agitation or aggression,” the NIA advises.

Tips for Coping with Agitation and Aggression in a Person with Alzheimer’s

Here are the NIA’s tips for the caregiver on how to deal with agitation and aggressive behavior of your loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease:

  • “Reassure the person. Speak calmly. Listen to his or her concerns and frustrations. Try to show that you understand if the person is angry or fearful.
  • Allow the person to keep as much control in his or her life as possible.
  • Coping with changes is hard for someone with Alzheimer’s. Try to keep a routine, such as bathing, dressing, and eating at the same time each day.
  • Build quiet times into the day, along with activities.
  • Keep well-loved objects and photographs around the house to help the person feel more secure.
  • Try gentle touching, soothing music, reading, or walks.
  • Reduce noise, clutter, or the number of people in the room.
  • Try to distract the person with a favorite snack, object, or activity.
  • Limit the amount of caffeine, sugar, and “junk food” the person drinks and eats.
  • Slow down and try to relax if you think your own worries may be affecting the person with Alzheimer’s.
  • Try to find a way to take a break from caregiving.”

Safety Concerns

Finally, the NIA warns that safety concerns must take priority. “When the person is aggressive, protect yourself and others.”

“If you have to, stay at a safe distance from the person until the behavior stops. Also try to protect the person from hurting himself or herself,” the NIA’s tipsheet concludes.

More Information

You can download a PDF copy of the NIA’s tipsheet from their website.

See related HelpingYouCare® reports on:

FOUR STEPS TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT ELDERLY BEHAVIOR

5 Tips On Dealing With Violent Alzheimer’s Behavior

The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for Persons with Alzheimer Disease

See also: the HelpingYouCare® resource pages on How to Deal with Difficult Elderly Behavior, including Classic Sources and more sources (continually updated) on:

And see:

For more information on Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia, see the HelpingYouCare® resource pages on Alzheimer’s/ Dementia, including:

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Copyright © 2013 Care-Help LLC, publisher of HelpingYouCare®. All rights reserved. Published with the permission of the editor of HelpingYouCare®. Visit HelpingYouCare.com for other health and care-giving related articles.

 

 

April, 2013 – Camp Oasis is the Place for Fun, Friends and Support

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Camp Oasis is the Place for Fun, Friends and Support

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America Hosts Summer Camp for Children with Digestive Diseases

 

South Florida – March 27, 2013 Dealing with a disease, especially a digestive disease, is never easy. It is especially difficult when you are a child or teenager. The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) can help to alleviate some of that stress,though! With CCFA’s fun-filled summer program, Camp Oasis, specifically for any child with medically stable Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, campers can enjoy incredible activities with people who truly understand them.   

 

The week-long sleep away camp is jam packed with fun such as swimming, boating, and fishing, as well as visual and performing arts, special events, team sports, and outdoor adventures. It is a safe environment where children are not defined by their illness, but instead are encouraged to try new things, make life-long friendships and have the time of their lives.

 

Camp Oasis will be held at Camp Will-a-Way, located in Winder, Georgia from July 14 through July 19, 2013. The camp is staffed with 24-hour on site medical supervision by healthcare professionals, as well as dedicated counselors, many of whom have IBD, to ensure the best possible care for campers while they are away from home. To be eligible for Camp Oasis, campers must be in grades 2 through 10 in 2013. Leaders in training must be in grade 11 – 12. Those interested in volunteering must be at least 19 years old, and meet additional requirements.

Applications are due by May 15, and space is limited. There is a $25 non-refundable application fee and $250 attendance fee. Parents are encouraged to apply online at www.ccfa.org/camps or contact 561-218-2929 for a hard copy of the application.

 

For additional questions, contact Katie Keohane at (561) 218-2929 or [email protected], or visit www.ccfa.org/camps for more details on Camp Oasis.

 

About Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are painful, medically incurable illnesses that attack the digestive system. Crohn’s disease may attack anywhere from the mouth to the anus, while ulcerative colitis inflames only the large intestine (colon). Symptoms may include abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, fever and weight loss. Many patients require hospitalization and surgery.  These illnesses can cause severe complications, including colon cancer in patients with long-term disease. Some 1.4 million American adults and children suffer from Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, with as many as 150,000 under the age of 18.  Most people develop the diseases between the ages of 15 and 35.

 

About the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. The Foundation ranks third among leading health non-profits in the percentage of expense devoted to research toward a cure, with more than 79 cents of every dollar the Foundation spends goes to mission-critical programs. The Foundation consistently meets the standards of organizations that monitor charities, including the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance (give.org) and the American Institute of Philanthropy (charitywatch.org). For more information, contact the Foundation at 800-932-2423 or visit www.ccfa.org. Join CCFA on Facebook at http://apps.facebook.com/supportccfa/and follow CCFA and Take Steps on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ccfa and www.twitter.com/takesteps.

April, 2013 – Arthur R. Marshall Foundation

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April, 2013 – Arthur R. Marshall Foundation

Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades Adds Fredda Butowsky & Toni Mastrullo to Advisory Council

 

(Lake Worth, FL – March 25, 2013)  Nancy Marshall, President of the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades, which champions the restoration and preservation of the historic River of Grass ecosystem, today announced the addition of Fredda Butowsky and Toni Mastrullo to the nonprofit organization’s 25-person Advisory Council.

Fredda Butowsky

Fredda Butowsky joins the Advisory Council after serving as the organization’s Office Administrator over the last year.  She brings more than two decades of experience as a legal secretary, office manager and administrator, and has been a resident of Palm Beach County since 1997. Ms. Butowsky also serves as a Docent at the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach and is on the screening committee for the Jewish Film Festival. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Fordham University where she earned a degree in Psychology, she is a stepmother of four and has eight grandchildren.

 

“Working with the Marshall Foundation means that I am, in some small way, helping to save the environment and secure the safety and well being of generations to come,” says Fredda Butowsky.

 

Toni_MastrulloToni Mastrullo

Toni Mastrullo is President & CEO of Telecom Resources of America, Inc. (TRA), a certified WBE (Women Business-Owned Entity) that concentrates on both communication products and product procurement and installation in the healthcare industry. Ms. Mastrullo has been active in ABWA and currently sits on the Board of the YWCA of Palm Beach County, where she is a member of the finance committee of that Board.  She also is on the Board of the Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. “Keeping Music Alive” in our area schools. 

 

“As a firm believer in education who loves our environment, I look forward to working with the Marshall Foundation to help eliminate the epidemic of nature deficit disorder that is negatively impacting today’s children,” said Ms. Mastrullo. 

 

About the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades:

Based in Palm Beach County, the Marshall Foundation champions the restoration and preservation of the greater Everglades ecosystem through science-based education and outreach programs.   Annually, more than 25,000 elementary and high school students in Palm Beach County actively participate in the Marshall Foundation’s various education programs. 

 

Founded in 1998, the nonprofit organization has in recent years awarded more than $450,000 in scholarships and internships, planted nearly 100,000 native Florida trees in wetland areas, and involved more than 5,000 volunteers in hands-on restoration projects.

 

For more information about the Marshall Foundation, please call 561.233.9004 or visit www.artmarshall.org.

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