The staff at Chafin Musicenter; Sue and Jeff Chafin are second and third from left. (Photo by Bill Meredith) Much of the first half of the 60-year life span of Chafin Musicenter (www.chafinmusic.com) in Lake Worth was spent on the 900 block of Lake Avenue, just west of U.S. 1. But when owner Paul Chafin found a larger site — a defunct feed store on North Dixie Highway — in … [Read more...]
Hubbard Street Dance brilliant at Duncan Theatre
By Tara Mitton Catao Hubbard Street Dance Chicago made a great impression Friday night while making its first appearance as part of the Duncan Theatre’s popular dance series in Lake Worth. The polished company that started more than 30 years ago as a jazz and tap dance troupe performing in the parks of Chicago has morphed into a top-notch contemporary dance organization that … [Read more...]
Lake Worth’s Bamboo Room revived once again
It’s only slightly more than 48 hours before the July 31 grand reopening of the Bamboo Room (www.facebook.com/TheBambooRoomLW) — the historic, if on-and-off, Lake Worth live music venue from 1999 to present-day — but general manager Ben Foster appears calm. At least on the surface. “They just hired me,” he says, “so it’s pressure-packed, but I’ve opened a lot of venues before. … [Read more...]
‘Ida’ a hypnotic, beautiful journey into a dark past
In the Polish import Ida, the sky is always overcast, the interiors are as sparse as monasteries, nobody ever smiles, and they don’t speak very much, either. It goes without saying that it’s photographed in black-and-white; it’s that kind of art-house movie. As much as I hate the qualifier “it’s not for everyone,” this is one of those films that’s not for everyone. But … [Read more...]
Community theater: Lake Worth Playhouse does fine by Elvis jukebox musical
By Dale King Lake Worth Playhouse has opened its season with All Shook Up, an energetic musical featuring Elvis Presley’s greatest hits, tucked very neatly into a dramatic frame based on William Shakespeare’s comedy, Twelfth Night. It rolls out so smoothly, you’d think the songs were written specifically for this show. Before long, nearly every cast member is sporting blue … [Read more...]