Cultural Council names six new board members LAKE WORTH — Six new members have joined the board of directors for the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, with global finance expert Nathan Slack appointed as chair. William Parmelee will serve as vice chair and Jean Sharf will serve as secretary. Other board members include Phil DiComo, Gail Horvath, Michele Jacobs, Daryn … [Read more...]
Letter from Edinburgh: No love lost in Scotland for Trump
By Chloe Elder As an expat living in Scotland, I often find myself in conversations disparaging the state of my homeland. My American accent simply seems to invite a political discussion. Even a trip to the local fish and chip shop welcomes remarks like, “Oh, you’re American? That’s too bad.” The sentiment, however, is one of commiseration rather than accusation. The … [Read more...]
Festival of the Arts Boca set to open 11th edition
The annual Festival of the Arts Boca, now in its 11th season, returns to Mizner Park from March 2-12, with musical performances and author discussions at the Mizner Park Amphitheater and the Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center. “We are so excited to present the 2017 Festival of the Arts Boca season and we think the audience will be, too,” said Charlie Siemon, co-founder and … [Read more...]
Violinist Sirena Huang wins first Oliveira Competition
Sirena Huang, a 22-year-old violinist from South Windsor, Conn., won first prize tonight in the inaugural Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition. Huang, who has soloed with more than 40 orchestras including the New York Philharmonic and Cleveland Orchestra, received $30,000, along with a new violin, bow and case, plus professional management and performance … [Read more...]
Arts buzz: Oliveira finalists perform this weekend; Liman Gallery closing will benefit Dreyfoos
Tonight and tomorrow afternoon, the four finalists in the Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition will compete for the grand prize in the inaugural mounting of this contest. Tonight at Lynn University’s Wold Performing Arts Center, two of the four finalists, Hannah Tarley, 25, of the United States, and Quanshuai Li, 25, of China, will perform with the Lynn … [Read more...]
ArtsBuzz: Carbonell nominations, Oliveira contest, new PBG theater
The Maltz Jupiter Theatre again dominated the nominations for South Florida’s Carbonell Awards, recognizing excellence in resident professional theater, with 18 nods going to the company in northern Palm Beach County. Ten of those went to the Depression-era music hall show, Me and My Girl and another four went to the musical The Will Rogers Follies. The Maltz’s other four … [Read more...]
Arts buzz: Sarah Chang to play Boca Fest; new theater to open in Gardens
BOCA RATON – Violinist Sarah Chang will headline a March 10 concert at the Festival of the Arts Boca, festival officials said today. Chang, whose participation was kept under wraps until now, will perform the Violin Concerto No. 1 (in G minor, Op. 26) of Max Bruch at the concert, which will be held at the Mizner Park Amphitheater. Pianist Daniel Hsu will open the program … [Read more...]
The January Scene: Notable events for the month
Here is a quick overview of some of the notable events on tap for January, some of which will be explored in more detail in future ArtsPaper stories: Shakespeare in the Park Festival (Mizner Park, Jan. 6-8) Shakespeare Miami is teaming with the city of Boca Raton to present three free mountings of The Merchant of Venice at Mizner Park in the first week of the new … [Read more...]
Arts buzz: Arts Garage cancels theater season; violin competitors named
The Arts Garage in Delray Beach said Monday it has canceled the remainder of its theater season. CEO Marjorie Waldo and Board President Chuck Halberg said in a joint statement that the venue’s losses from the first two shows had been substantial. “After an intensive five-week review of the varied programs we offer, it has become apparent that the losses we have suffered … [Read more...]
My Cuba: A photo essay and that big D word
As of late, I have a hard time understanding Americans. They love their country and defend it with blind vigor because they believe it to be the best in the world and yet, they reject its main attribute: Democracy. I get that they are upset and feel sick to their stomachs with the latest gift democracy dropped. At least one half of the country got what it wanted. That’s … [Read more...]