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Master Chorale of South Florida brings Mozart to town – for adults and kids

State Sen. Polsky has been diagnosed with breast cancer

Boca Ballet Company opens 2021-22 season with Tchaikovsky’s ‘Nutcracker’

Parker Playhouse reopens as ‘The Parker’ at renovated Fort Lauderdale site

FAU Among Three Finalists for National Degree Competition Award The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) selected Florida Atlantic University to be one of three ﬁnalists for its national Degree Completion Award. A winner will be selected during the APLU’s annual meeting that takes place Nov. 15-17. FAU more than doubled its four-year graduation rate from 19.3 percent in 2014 to 47.5 percent in 2020. The 28-percentage point increase of the four-year graduation rate is the highest increase. Continued on Page 18

FAU Accepts Invite to The American Athletic Conference

Boca Raton Community Advocate David S. Feder Passes Away David Feder, loving husband, proud and adoring father and grandfather and an accomplished and respected national hospitality industry executive, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021. David’s highest priority and most signiﬁcant source of happiness was his family. He is remembered with love by his cherished wife of 24 years Renee and treasured children Sara (Guillermo Melo), Catherine, and Garrett, along with grandson Sebastian and family pup Miley. David is also survived by his brother Robert Feder (Sharon), his in-laws Paul and Barbara Kipp, numerous nieces and nephews, and former spouse Carolyn. The eldest son of Leon and Doris Feder, David was born in New York and raised in Westchester County. More than six decades, his career was focused solely in the hospitality industry where he valued lifelong friendships with clients and colleagues and considered staff members “family.” Continued on Page 3

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• The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) selected Florida Atlantic University to be one of three finalists for its national Degree Completion Award. A winner will be selected during the APLU’s annual meeting that takes place Nov. 15-17. FAU more than doubled its four-year graduation rate from 19.3 percent in 2014 to 47.5 percent in 2020. The 28-percentage point increase of the four-year graduation rate is the highest increase over the last six years by any public institution. In the last year alone, the four-year rate jumped 10 percentage points. • State Sen. Tina Polsky, D-Boca Raton, has announced that has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The statement that was issued on Oct. 22 also states that Polksy has undergone treatment to have lymph nodes and a tumor removed. She states that she will begin radiation treatment in the coming days. • Boca Helping Hands is seeking help from the community for its 17th annual Thanksgiving Box Brigade program, which provides turkeys and a box filled with everything a family needs to prepare a holiday meal. Members of the community can fill a box with Thanksgiving dinner essentials. Alternatively, the cost of a box this year is $27.15, which can be donated at BocaHelpingHands.org/Thanksgiving. All filled boxes must be received at Boca Helping Hands by Monday, November 15. • Baptist Health South Florida in Boca Raton and other cities are promoting breast cancer awareness in local communities. As reported by WPTV, the hospital system is using pink trucks to promote early detection and screenings for breast cancer. • Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce PEP Leads Group and Eat Better Live Better have Partnered with Purpose for a Connect 4 Tournament – a Do Good Delray event on Wednesday, October 27 from 5:30pm to 8pm at Aloft Delray Beach (202 SE 5th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483). Enjoy drinks, lite bites, networking, raffles, prizes and more! Tickets are $20 to come and network, $30 come to play in the Con-

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nect 4 Tournament. Proceeds beneﬁt Eat Better Live Better. Register now at connect4tournament.eventbrite.com • Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) 10th Annual Witches of Delray Bike Ride will take ﬂight on Saturday, October 30th from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Hundreds of witches will ride through scenic Downtown Delray Beach, guided by the Delray Beach Police Department. Riders will begin at Delray Beach City Hall (100 NW 1st Avenue, Delray Beach) end at the Delray Green Market at Old School Square, where the party will continue on the Old School Square Outdoor Pavilion Stage (51 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach) with awards for “Best Costume,” “Best Witch Cackle,” “Best Decorated Bike,” and “Best Group Theme.” • Tara Rudes-Dann of L’Agence will headline the Saks Fifth Avenue Fashion Show at the Junior League of Boca Raton’s 34th Annual Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon. Rudes-Dann is a third generation fashion entrepreneur and is the Fashion Director of L’Agence. Her uncle, Jeff Rudes, founded the brand. Saks Fifth Avenue is presenting a runway fashion show featuring the fall “It List” inspired by trends of the season on Friday, November 12 at The Boca Raton during the luncheon. • Children wearing their Halloween costume at any South Florida Hooters restaurant on Sunday, October 31 will receive a free kids meal. The meals are served on a Hooters Kids Club Frisbee that the kids can take home. Kids meal choices include grilled cheese, wings, boneless wings, burger sliders, chicken sliders, cheese quesadilla and mac & cheese. Kids meal includes a side and beverage. • Leadership Palm Beach County (LPBC) has announced that its annual Holiday Breakfast, presented by Jupiter Medical Center, will take place on the morning of Friday, December 3, at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

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COMMUNITY Hospitality Industry Leader and Boca Raton Community Advocate David S. Feder Passes Away

David Feder, loving husband, proud and adoring father and grandfather and an accomplished and respected national hospitality industry executive, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021. David’s highest priority and most significant source of happiness was his family. He is remembered with love by his cherished wife of 24 years Renee and treasured children Sara (Guillermo Melo), Catherine, and Garrett, along with grandson Sebastian and family pup Miley. David is also survived by his brother Robert Feder (Sharon), his inlaws Paul and Barbara Kipp, numerous nieces and nephews, and former spouse Carolyn. The eldest son of Leon and Doris Feder, David was born in New York and raised in Westchester County. His father, after a long career in insurance, bought a boutique hotel in upstate New York where, as a young man, David worked in various capacities, forming the foundation of what would become a successful and distinguished career at some of the most iconic hotel and resort destinations. For more than six decades, his career was focused solely in the hospitality industry where he valued lifelong friendships with clients and colleagues and considered staff members “family.” His work ethic and leadership qualities marked his success in the luxury resort industry, but it was the intrinsic enjoyment he found in men-

toring and caring about employees, customers, and guests that was his true motivator. After earning his MBA from American University in Washington D.C., David began his career at the Plaza Hotel in NYC. Over the span of his career, he held executive positions at several other preeminent luxury properties, including The St. Francis San Francisco, Princess Hotels International, Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort, The Breakers Palm Beach, Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, PGA Resort & Spa, Fontainebleau Miami Beach, and Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Spa. He spent 17 years at the Boca Raton Resort and Club, ultimately serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of the publicly traded parent company, Boca Resorts, Inc. Most recently, David was tapped to oversee the revisioning of Trump National Doral where he led the transformation of the 800-acre resort and navigated it through the challenges presented by Covid-19. Nothing gave David more pride than his children and grandson. He loved sharing their accomplishments with friends and colleagues and would stop any meeting to take their phone calls. Their happiness, well-being, and the development of their character were of utmost importance to

David. He adored and treasured his wife, Renee, and was so proud of her accomplishments. David loved life…his family, friends, employees, colleagues, and his golf buddies, and he found strength and solace in his faith in God. As an avid sports fan, he loved being on the golf course with friends and traveling the world to play golf on every continent, in addition to watching his favorite football, basketball, or baseball team, surrounded by his family He contributed to his community and prioritized the needs of local families and South Florida tourism. He served on the Florida governor-appointed Board of Trustees of Florida Atlantic University for eight years, as president of Palm Beach County Tourist & Development Board and the Palm Beach County Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and its Executive Resort Committee. David was a board member of the Boca Raton Community Hospital Foundation (now Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation), Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, Florida Sports Hall of Fame, The Fiesta Bowl (football), the Greater Miami and The Beaches Hotel Association, and on the Place of Hope Advisory Board. Among his many professional and communi-

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ty recognitions, he was presented the Palm Beach Tourism and Development Life Time Achievement Award, Gulf Stream Council Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award, the Palm Beach International Film Festival Founder’s Award, LEAH “Bridge Builder” Award, and most recently, Place of Hope’s Jay DiPietro’s Hero of Hope Award along with his wife Renee. His family, friends, and colleagues will forever remember and deeply miss his overwhelming generosity, sense of humor, and natural affability. The Feder family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to Boca Raton Regional Hospital, the Sandler Pavilion and staff, Dr. Warren Brenner, Dr. Seba Krumholtz, MD Anderson Houston, TX, Dr. Jaffer Ajani and Dr. Ranjit Nair for their commitment to his care. David’s Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, October 24 at 2 p.m. at The Boca Raton (formerly The Boca Raton Resort & Club) at 501 East Camino Real, Boca Raton, Fla. in its Mizner Center. The service will be also streamed live on Zoom; link is available at Glick Funeral Home website: www.glickfamilyfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the: David S. Feder Scholarship Fund at FAU (https://fauf.fau.edu/davidsfederscholarshipfund) to support students in College of Business who have interest in the hospitality field.

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Master Chorale of South Florida Boca Symphonia’s 2021-22 brings Mozart to town – for season opens Dec. 4; two concerts adults and kids already sold out mains the artistic centerpiece of The Symphonia, and the launching point for its othWhat better way for the Symphonia er programs, such as Encore Connoisseur, Boca Raton to begin its 2021-22 concert Meet the Orchestra and Box Lunch with season than to report that two planned per- The Symphonia, programs that enrich the community through distinctive musical performances are already sold out? The Symphonia, South Florida’s pre- formances and innovative educational outreach. mier Chamber The SymOrchestra, begins phonia is the offiits schedule with a cial orchestra for weekend of conFestival of the certs Dec. 4 and 5. Arts BOCA and The organihas enjoyed partzation issued the nerships with the following precauMaster Chorale tions about COof South Florida VID: and Boca Ballet “Socially disTheater. tanced seating Scheduled will be applied to performances are: concerts, so we Love in the are unable to asAfternoon sign our renewing Dec. 4, 2021, subscribers their 3 p.m., and Dec. 5 same seats. How(SOLD OUT) ever, every effort Alexander will be made to Platt, the Symkeep you as close as possible to your original seat choice. phonia’s principal conductor from 2006Conditions permitting, we hope to have 2009, rejoins us to present Grammy Awardyou back in your usual seats by early next winning guitar sensation Jason Vieaux in year. Note: Masks must be worn at all times a performance of Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranguez. The concert opens with two while indoors.” “For the safety and protection of our pieces for strings from William Grant Still’s audience and musicians, these concerts will “Lyric Suite,” and it will close with Bizet’s run without intermission. Audience mem- popular Symphony in C. Sizzling Strings bers are welcome to Jan. 8, 3 p.m. use the facilities at and Jan. 9 (sold out) any time during the “For the safety Grammy-nomconcert. We will be inated violinist and monitoring the situand protection of conductor Andrés ation for the second our audience and Cárdenes’ first aphalf of the season. pearance with The Until further notice, musicians, these Symphonia is a dazthe March and April concerts will run zling, sensuous, allconcerts will be held strings program. as currently schedwithout intermission.” Paganini’s dazzling uled.” Caprice No. 24 The following will open the conrelates to ticketing: “Due to social distancing require- cert, which will conclude with Mahler’s ments, all subscriptions must be purchased dark, brooding, and driven arrangement through the box office by calling (561) 376- of Schubert’s Quartet in D Minor (“Death 3848 or via email at tickets@thesymphonia. and the Maiden”). Music in Bloom org. Tickets for individual concerts may be Sunday, March 27, 3 p.m. purchased online or through the box ofSpring is in the air, and Laura Jackson fice by calling (561) 376-3848 / tickets@ leads the orchestra in a thrilling concert of thesymphonia.org.” The Symphonia was founded in Ju- works by Adolphe, Britten, and Beethoven, ly 2004 as the Boca Raton Philharmonic featuring piano soloist Marika Bournaki. Poetic Mysteries Symphonia. Local performances are held Sunday, April 24, 2022, 3 p.m. in Roberts Hall on the campus of St. AnMaestro Alastair Willis will be back on drew’s School, 3900 Jog Road, Boca Raton. Performances have also expanded to the podium, and he is joined on stage by audiences in Fort Lauderdale, at the Bro- Les Roettges, flute soloist, for a program ward Center for the Performing Arts’ Am- filled with mystery and haunting beauty. aturo Theater and All Saints Episcopal The concert features a flute concerto by Church, and to northern Palm Beach Coun- “the French Mozart,” Francois Devienne, ty, at the Eissey Campus Theatre and Royal Mendelssohn’s evocative Hebrides OverPoinciana Chapel and the Arsht Center for ture (“Fingal’s Cave”) and Manuel de Falla’s suite from his sensuous ballet, El Amor the Performing Arts in Miami. The Connoisseur Concert Series re- Brujo.

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Cleveland Orchestra, New World Symphony, Russian National Orchestra, Andrea BoFrom Beethoven to Broadway, Bach celli, Itzhak Perlman, Franz Welser-Most, to Bernstein, the Master Chorale of South Giancarlo Guerrero and James Judd, among Florida performs works by the full range of many others. The Master Chorale is an avid propobeloved classical and contemporary comnent of maintaining a strong cultural fabric posers, along with some lighter fare. The Master Chorale is a highly select, in South Florida and supports its communiauditioned ensemble comprised of sing- ty by engaging local solo artists, orchestras ers from Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm and other nonprofit organizations. Performances Beach counties. begin with “Mozart Originally founded and More,” Nov. 19 in 2003, the ChoA free family concert, at 8 p.m. at the Corrale is thriving unal Ridge Presbyteder artistic director “Meet Mr. Mozart,” rian Church, Fort and conductor Brett will be held Nov. 20 Lauderdale, and Karelin. Nov. 21, 4 p.m. at The Master at 11 a.m. at the First the University TheChorale communiPresbyterian Church. ater on the Florida cates the transforAtlantic Universimative and unifyty campus in Boca ing power of choral Raton. music by performA free family concert, “Meet Mr. Moing a rich and varied repertoire. Since its premiere performance of Mo- zart,” will be held Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. at the zart’s Requiem (in honor of the Florida First Presbyterian Church. Next up is the “Holiday Soiree,” Dec. Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus), the Master Chorale has delighted South Flor- 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Riverview Ballroom ida audiences with classical music’s great- at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale. est works. After that is “the Best of Broadway,” These have included Handel’s Messiah, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Brahms’ Ein March 4, 2022 at 8 p.m. in the Amaturo Deutches Requiem, Verdi’s Requiem, Ber- Theatre in the Broward Center for the Pernstein’s Chichester Psalms, Haydn’s Lord forming Arts and March 6, 4 p.m., at the Nelson Mass and Bach’s Mass in B Minor. University Theater at FAU in Boca Raton. The season concludes with a perIn response to audience demand, the Chorale recently added a concert of light- formance of “Carmina Burana” May 6 er music to its yearly concert series, per- at 8 p.m. at the Coral Ridge Presbyterian forming such delights as Broadway favor- Church, Fort Lauderdale, and May 8 at 4 ites, movie music and the tunes of Gilbert p.m. at the University Theater at FAU in Boca Raton. & Sullivan. A free show for kiddies, called “CarIn addition to its own concert series, the Master Chorale is in high demand for mina for Kids,” will be held on May 7 at featured guest performances with other 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. Visit MasterChoraleofSouthFlorida.org musical organizations. Throughout its history, the Chorale has collaborated with the for tickets and details.

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PB Dramaworks delays 2021-22 debut until Dec. 3; will still do five shows By: Dale King Out of an abundance of caution and a commitment to the safety and health of its patrons, artists, and staff, Palm Beach Dramaworks is postponing the start of its 2021-2022 season to Dec. 3. The company will still perform its full schedule of five plays. “With the COVID-19 Delta variant taking its toll in Florida, it seems obvious that the most prudent thing we can do is delay the start of the season,” said Producing Artistic Director William Hayes and Managing Director Sue Ellen Beryl in a joint statement. “As eager and ready as we and our patrons are to return to the theatre, we also recognize that people have become uneasy about participating in an indoor, communal experience at this moment in time. We want everyone to feel completely safe when they walk into the theatre and judging by the scientific data available, it just makes sense to start the season later.” They said Dramaworks, located in Don & Ann Brown Theatre at 201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, “will follow CDC guidelines and require that masks be worn at all times everywhere in the building,” The structure will have a new HVAC system and state-of-the-art air filtration network. The order of the first two plays has

been switched: PBD will open the season with the world premiere of Michael McKeever’s The People Downstairs Dec. 3 followed on January 14 by John Cariani’s Almost, Maine. Up next on February 18 is the world premiere of Bruce Graham’s The Duration, followed by Lynn Nottage’s Intimate Apparel on April 1, and William Luce’s The Belle of Amherst on May 20. The more compact schedule also means a change of dates and venue for the New Year/New Plays Festival. It will be held from February 2-6, online only. Dramaworks’ revised schedule is as follows: THE PEOPLE DOWNSTAIRS By Michael McKeever Dec. 3 – 19 For two years and one month, Anne Frank and seven others hid in four small rooms concealed behind a bookcase in the

State Sen. Polsky has been diagnosed with breast cancer State Sen. Tina Polsky, D-Boca Raton, has announced that has been diagnosed with breast cancer. As reported by CBS 12 News, Polsky issued a statement that said she has Stage 1 breast cancer. The statement that was issued on Oct. 22 also states that Polksy has undergone treatment to have lymph nodes and a tumor removed. She states that she will begin radiation treatment in the coming days. “At this point, the prognosis is very positive, and I know I am in excellent hands and am receiving nothing but the best care from my oncology team at the Lynn Cancer Center at the Boca Regional Hospital. I do

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however anticipate missing some committee weeks (undetermined at this time) and fully expect to be back at 100% for the beginning of the legislative session in January,” says Polsky. Her announcement comes three weeks after Florida’s First Lady Casey DeSantis announced her breast cancer diagnosis. Polsky stressed the importance of getting tested early for breast cancer. She also said that “without a doubt, my prognosis might be very different had I ignored the early signs. As such, I implore everyone to learn the techniques of self-examination and make sure to get a mammogram every year.”

building where her father worked. Her diary revealed their ordeal to the world. But what of the people who hid them, got them food, and kept them informed? This play explores the complex challenges faced by these brave individuals on their journey of rebellious morality during the horrors of the Holocaust. ALMOST, MAINE By John Cariani Jan. 14 – 30 Love – old and new, heart-stopping and weak-kneed, unexpected and unrequited, lost and found – is in the air in the fictional, remote town of Almost, Maine. This popular play takes place on a Friday night in winter and is made up of nine mostly joyful, yet poignant vignettes connected by time and place, the beauty of the aurora borealis, a touch of magic and a spirit of hope. THE DURATION By Bruce Graham Feb. 18 – March 6 Audrey Batten has left the building. And the city. And quite possibly, according to her daughter Emma, her senses. Can two strong women with very different coping strategies on the journey from grief to release meet each other somewhere in the middle – out in the middle of nowhere? A moving, absorbing play about family, loss, love . . . and cats. INTIMATE APPAREL

By Lynn Nottage April 1 – 17 In this work set at the turn of the 20th century, Esther is a 35-year-old African American seamstress of exquisite intimate apparel who aches to love and be loved. An unlikely opportunity arises when she enters into some correspondence with a man she’s never met. The play is a lyrical exploration of loneliness and longing, sweet dreams and bitter truths, determination and resiliency. THE BELLE OF AMHERST By William Luce May 20 – June 5 Based on the life of Emily Dickinson, this one-woman show tells the story of the independent, enigmatic, reclusive, witty poet through her letters, verse and the playwright’s rich imagination, interweaving the voices of friends, family, and acquaintances to create a vivid portrait of the artist. NEW YEAR/NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL Online Feb. 2 – 6 Hosted by PBD’s lab for developing new plays, the fourth annual festival features five plays to come out of the Drama(in the)works series this past year. The ticket and show information, contact the box office at (561) 514-4042 or visit www.palmbeachdramaworks.org.

Eat Better Live Better through Do Good Delray Event Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce PEP Leads Group and Eat Better Live Better have Partnered with Purpose for a Connect 4 Tournament – a Do Good Delray event on Wednesday, October 27 from 5:30pm to 8pm at Aloft Delray Beach (202 SE 5th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483). Enjoy drinks, lite bites, networki n g , r a f f l e s, prizes and more! Tickets are $20 to come and network, $30 come to play in the Connect 4 Tournament. Proceeds benefit Eat Better Live Better. Register now at connect4tournament.eventbrite.com Eat Better Live Better is a non-profit that is focused on improving child and community health by providing nutrition education and healthy foods. From handson nutrition programs to delivering healthy groceries to families in need, EBLB believes that it is our duty to make sure that children and families understand the foods they eat

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and have access to nutrient-dense foods. “There is no reason for anyone to wonder where their next meal is coming from. That is why we feed with dignity and every dollar raised will help us fulfill our mission,” said D e b r a Te n drich, Founder and President of Eat Better Live Better. Positive Enrichment for Professionals (PEP) is one of six leads groups that are part of the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce. Leads Groups are a more specialized form of networking. These unique groups provide additional opportunities for members who are interested in a smaller, more focused, structured, and frequent form of networking based on referring business. Each group is an “exclusive seat” organization – meaning there isn’t competition within each group and provides referrals among the members. Debra Tendrich, Founder of Eat Better Live Better, is part of the group which inspired the partnership. October 29 - November 4, 2021

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CommUNITY Champions Practicing What They Preach The spiritual works of compassion/mercy – especially teaching the faith and putting up with the annoyances of others – are very important. But it is about time that more leaders of our local houses of worship examine their conscience to see if they are practicing the things they preach. While visiting a local park recently, I went over to speak with a man and woman seated on a bench. I soon learned that they were homeless and that parishioners from Cason United Methodist Church, under the leadership of the Rev. Alexis Talbott, had just dropped off their freshly-washed clothes, a weekly ritual of the members of the Delray Beach church. We had a long conversation during which I learned a lot about the life journeys of both. Only a few weeks later while driving through the neighborhood, I noticed Live Fresh, a 29.5 foot-long mobile shower, in use on a vacant lot.

There, several members of Cason and St. Matthews Episcopal Church were on hand volunteering their time. The air-conditioned trailer, which has private showers and changing area combination rooms, stops at the lot each Friday to help and restore dignity to the county’s homeless. Cason, St. Matthews and neighboring Resurrection Life Fellowship became the new sites for a soup kitchen after the city ended a 20-year agreement with the Caring Kitchen, which served hot meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner at a city-owned building at 196 NW Eighth Ave. The city stopped officials with the Caring Kitchen after neighbors complained of public defecation, fights and people sleeping in yards near the city-owned building. Now, this is not to say other churches are not doing great or remarkable things. However, most of them are doing it among themselves only. I was further impressed when Ca-

son provided transportation to KOP Mentoring Network after the transmission in the 20-year-old van died, leaving students stranded on the interstate while on their way to a class in West Palm Beach one night. I reached out to several local churches to use their vans following the November incident and one agreed to transport them for $150 per trip. Another nodded yes. One issue: the van had no insurance although they had been transporting parishioners. Rev. Talbott offered her van, which saved the year for the students. Each Thursday they travel to West Palm Beach where they are learning digital media at the Center for Creative Education. As I was about to give in to despair, one of my peers quickly intervened. She encouraged me to join together and ask the Lord to raise up a generation of pastors who will lead this community with integrity, compassion, godly vision and Christlike

character. I had the pleasure of meeting with Rev. Talbott shortly after she took over a few years ago and she shared her vision for the church and the community. She has a big and bold vision for Cason, she loves the youth of the community and she has embraced this community. Here is a leader who has been working in and outside the church to bring needed messages to the community, to bring hope and to make a change. Her commitment was birthed out of her love for God. In my humble opinion, Rev. Alexis Talbott is committed in her dedication to spiritual practices -daily acts of Scripture reading, instructing the ignorant, devotion, Christian meditation, community ser vice and, of course, prayer. We want to hear from you. If you know of a church that has been providing extraordinary service outside the church, please let us know.

POSITIVE LIVING By: Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr

Keep Your Phobias From Stealing Your Peace! It is wise to be cautious wherever we are. It is equally imperative to be aware of all the evil that abounds in society. It is further necessary to take every precaution against dangers which run rampant everywhere on earth! But that should never reach the point of paranoia. Every human must aim at living cautiously in the world, even if conditions were totally safe and desirable. Nevertheless, the reality experienced by which all humans is that we occupy an evil space under the sun, anywhere and everywhere over the globe. Terrorism is not limited to the areas where it originates; crime of maniOctober 29 - November 4, 2021

fold varieties threatens individuals and groups everywhere; natural and other disasters occur with increasing frequency in most regions of earth! In some ways it’s not easy to lead a tranquil life on account of all these realities. One can only awake every morning hoping for the best and doing what is necessary to ensure good things to come, albeit much more is left outside one’s control. What complicates matters for some people is that they unnecessarily augment their misery by the phobias they entertain. On account of so much identity theft, often caused by a proliferation of internet users and

new varieties of social media, some people rob themselves of the benefits which those modern conveniences offer. Certain others are hesitant of answering their own phones, fearing that their messages may be heard by others. If they use a computer, they don’t permit the use of the web camera since that would bring undesirable eyes into the privacy of their own home or office, while the curtains at their domiciles are to remain shut all day so that the whole world won’t be looking in! While legitimate caution needs to be observed in all we do, much of the

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above and more can and should be avoided; it is paranoia at its purest, and it simply diminishes one’s sense of personal peace, while robbing such persons from the vaster benefits which come from modern technologies, and a life of genuine liberty. As long as we occupy the globe, evil shall also exist, persist and never desist due to the human proclivity to all kinds of evil. Notwithstanding all that, one can enjoy new devices, utilize them to the best of one’s ability with every measure of reasonable caution and for legitimate ends only, thus contributing to one’s personal growth and bringing benefits to others.

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Understanding “Home Rule” in Florida With the Florida legislature preparing for its annual 60-day session (this year held in January rather than March to allow members to campaign for re-election), its probably a good idea to review the principles of “Home Rule,” given the propensity for enacting legislative initiatives designed to dilute the powers of counties and municipalities to chart their own destinies. As an aside, it should be noted that 2022 is a special year, coming as it does, after the decennial US Census results have been disseminated. Ordinarily, only half of our State Senators must stand for re-election (unless term limited from seeking re-election) during even years. However, with the redistricting that will be undertaken during the upcoming legislative session, every seat in the Florida House and Florida Senate will be up for grabs. This dynamic could have an impact on the bills introduced for consideration in both chambers. But I digress; let’s stay focused on the fundamentals of “Home Rule.” The United States Constitution makes no mention of the powers related to local governments. The 10th Amendment reserves those powers to the state. During the 18th century, cities, counties and parishes across the nation derived their powers from their state constitutions, and those local governments relied upon their respective state legislatures for all powers. This was upheld in an 1860’s court case, called “Dillon’s Rule.” John Forest Dillon, for whom the Dillon Rule is named, was the Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court and was considered one of the greatest authorities of his time on municipal law and a prolific writer about local governments. Judge Dillon was a man who greatly distrusted local governments and local government officials. He is quoted as saying “…those best fitted by their intelligence, business experience, capacity and moral character” usually do not hold local office, and that the conduct of municipal affairs was generally “unwise and extravagant.” Perhaps largely because of such strong beliefs, Judge Dillon expounded his famous rule, which was quickly adopted by state supreme courts around the nation. Under Dillon’s Rule, one must assume the local government did NOT have the power in question. If there was any reasonable doubt whether a power had been conferred on a local government, then the power was deemed NOT to have been conferred thereto. This is known as the rule of local government powers. An example of the difficulty in the nonHome Rule era would be the issue of traffic control signs: if a municipality wished to erect

signs related to traffic control (horses, wagons, and the newly created automobiles), the city first had to obtain state permission through a special act, or general law of local application. It was not uncommon in Florida for more than 2,000 special acts to be filed in a session during this era. In the early 1900s, however, states began to adopt “Home Rule” provisions whereby municipalities and counties were allowed to enact ordinances at the local level without state “blessing” – or without the enactment of special acts, general laws of local application, or similar measures. In Florida, Home Rule language was proposed in the 1968 Constitutional revision, and was adopted by the people. The Legislature adopted the Home Rule Powers Act in 1973. The Florida Constitution states in Article VIII, Section 2(b) for municipalities: “Municipalities shall have governmental, corporate and proprietary powers to enable them to conduct municipal government, perform municipal functions and render municipal services, and may exercise power for municipal purposes except as otherwise provided by law.” These powers do not extend to fiscal Home Rule: the state reserves all taxing authority unto itself. The ability to establish its form of government through its charter, and to then enact ordinances, codes, plans and resolutions, without prior state approval, is a tremendous authority. To further be able to enforce them “at home” and to make necessary changes as a municipality grows is a great reflection of the trust that citizens have in their respective city leaders. Of course, municipal laws cannot conflict with state or federal laws. For most of Florida’s 412 municipalities, Home Rule powers ensure the counties and municipalities are effectively and efficiently providing for the wishes of their citizens. Over the past few years, the Florida Legislature has attacked the Home Rule authority of local governing bodies. This year will likely be no different. Living up to its reputation as the most dangerous 60-days in Florida, a flurry of “postpandemic” bills can be anticipated to continue the steady erosion of the Home Rule authority of Florida’s municipalities and counties. The most precious powers a local government in Florida has are its Home Rule powers. However, the state continues to enact new laws to impede the ability of locally elected leaders from enacting ordinances and codes, fundamental to governance of municipalities and counties.

Finding Illumination From Bright Ideas Years ago, suggestions boxes were a common tool at many businesses for soliciting comments, complaints and ideas from both customers and employees. Today, however, communications technology is making the traditional suggestion box obsolete. It is being replaced by online idea-submission systems, according to the prominent business publication, The Wall Street Journal. These new systems not only receive ideas, but also allow employees the opportunity to comment and vote on other suggestions. It gives them an opportunity to feel like their employers care about them and are willing to listen to what they have to say. Many times they offer a fresh perspective, presenting bright ideas that might not have been considered at the upper levels of management. For example, PricewaterhouseCoopers, a global professional services firm headquartered in London, England, launched an idea-management website that generated 3,300 new ideas. Although less than 200 of the ideas have been implemented to date, those that were put into use saved the company hundreds of thousands of dollars.The fact is that employees often know the company products and processes better than consultants that come in from the outside, yet many organizations have never considered asking their staff for ideas. Years ago, “quality circles” and other strategies enabled businesses to enlist ideas and insights from employees who were working “in the trenches,” dealing directly with machinery, systems and established practices that were being evaluated.

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Who better to offer helpful ideas than the people who must do the actual work on a day-to-day basis? In the Bible’s Old Testament we ﬁnd numerous afﬁrmations of the value and importance of seeking advice and wise counsel. Proverbs 12:15 teaches, “The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.” If we are willing to receive and give full consideration to advice offered, even from individuals stationed much lower on the organizational chart, we demonstrate wisdom. Another verse states the case even more strongly: “For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure” (Proverbs 11:14). This principle is just as relevant for a company as it is for a nation. And as if to make certain we did not miss this recommendation, Proverbs 15:22 states it a bit differently: “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.”In many organizations, the advice of a consultant from outside is valued more highly than the ideas of those on the company payroll. I don’t want to minimize the potential contributions of consultants, since being “outsiders” gives them the ability to consider situations from impartial, objective perspective.At the same time, I would strongly recommend that you avoid overlooking the collective wisdom of your staff. If you make it easy and open for all to present their “bright ideas,” you might find they have ideas that could save you a lot of money – and quite possibly, initiate some very important changes for improvement, enhanced productivity and increased profitability.

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Palm Beach Dramaworks 2021-2022 Season

Season Sponsor: Stephen Brown and Jamie Stern

WORLD PREMIERE

Executive Producer:

Toni Sosnoff

by Michael McKeever A play that probes the complex challenges faced by the Righteous Gentiles who hid and protected Anne Frank and seven others during the horrors of the Holocaust.

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A lyrical exploration of loneliness and longing, sweet dreams and bitter truths, determination, and resiliency.

by John Cariani

by Bruce Graham

Nine vignettes connected by time and place, the beauty of the aurora borealis, a touch of magic, and a spirit of hope.

Can two strong women with very different coping strategies on the journey from grief to release meet each other somewhere in the middle – out in the middle of nowhere?

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FEB 18 - MAR 6

Based on the life of Emily Dickinson, this onewoman show paints a vivid portrait of the beloved, enigmatic poet.

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Priscilla Heublein

by Lynn Nottage

by William Luce

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MAY 20 - JUNE 5

Season subscriptions on sale now. • Single tickets on sale November 1 Call (561) 514-4042 ext 2 or palmbeachdramaworks.org 201 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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Illuminating Ideas for Hanging String Lights in Your Backyard (StatePoint) So, you’ve created the backyard of your dreams and love everything about it -- except that seeing your surroundings can sometimes be a challenge once the sun’s gone down. As the days grow shorter and we head into fall, it’s one of the best times of year to enhance your backyard life at night. While hiring someone to install outdoor lighting can be really expensive and involved, patio string lights are a simple, cost-effective solution. Best of all, you can create a look that reflects your style using any number of patterns. In a recent episode of “Done-In-A-Weekend Projects” called “Light Up Your Life,” expert landscape designer Doug Scott demonstrated how to hang string lights, as well as discussed what to consider before, and while, doing so. Here are his steps for adding fun, personality and light to your outdoor living and dining spaces: 1. First determine how long your string lights need to be and how many strands you’ll need. The only other materials you’ll need for

this project are appropriate, outdoor-grade hardware (such as cup hooks or a similar fastener) and possibly an extension cord. 2. Next you’ll want to sketch your design to make sure you capture what you’re going for and second, to ensure you’re purchasing the correct number and lengths of lights and hooks. For a more relaxed look, you may want a crisscross or free-form pattern. For a more uniform look, you can simply hang lights across the center or around the perimeter of the space. “Regardless, just make sure your design

represents you and how you want to live outside,” says Scott. 3. When measuring your lights, be sure to add a few feet on each pass to allow for slack. One other thing you’ll want to consider is whether you’ll be able to make light connections in discreet places, ideally where they connect to the wall, post or tree. “Having a connection in the middle of a swag won’t be the end of the world, but you’ll want to minimize this as much as possible,” says Scott.

4. Install your hooks according to your plan. Then, hang your lights with the bulbs removed to decrease your chances of breaking them. You’ll also want to make sure that your first strand reaches an outlet, or you have an extension cord that will. Once you’re satisfied with your general look, install one bulb in each strand to test that everything is working properly. If all is good, install the rest of the bulbs, light them up, then kick back and enjoy. Need some inspiration to get started? A free downloadable guide from Exmark, which provides helpful illustrations and brief descriptions of five commonly used string light patterns, can be found by visiting Exmark’s Backyard Life at Exmark.com/backyard. There you can also access other original video series, including “Prime Cuts” and “Dream Yards,” to help you make the most of your backyard. With a few supplies and a little creativity, brightening your backyard and enhancing your backyard life at night can be a simple DIY project.

3 Ways to Fuse Art and Nature in Your Home (StatePoint) Beyond sprucing up your work and living environs, there’s certainly much to love about houseplants, whether it’s the simple act of taking care of something or the fact that some varietals can even improve the air quality in your home (peace lilies, we’re looking at you). However, if you’re like many people who have done virtually everything from home this past year, your living room has turned into a veritable plant nursery. Rather than add more plants to your living spaces haphazardly, consider these easy tips from LiveTrends, a company that creates and designs over 500 original living art product collections each year: • Befriend color. When it comes to pots for your greenery, succulent and shrubs, you may think neutral is the way to go. Think again. Right now, it’s all about attention-grabbing colors, such as the mustard, navy and wine, which are featured in the Harvest Votive and Agatha styles from LiveTrends’ fall 2021 collection. When you fuse nature with bold hues, you can easily elevate a houseplant into art status. Bonus: You don’t have to shell out serious Plus

dough like you would for framed wall art or a sculpture. • Add joy. The pandemic accelerated the plant parent trend and many found themselves deeply embracing “biophilia,” or the innate desire to connect with nature -- from the great indoors that is. To give you a moment of joy during your day or even perk up your Zoom background, look for whimsical and fun plant designs. • Make holiday swaps. Add vitality to your holiday home decorating game by swapping in festive plants for elements in your regular lineup. During Halloween for example, LiveTrends offers designs like the delightfully ghoulish yogi skeleton mini plants, a collection of skeleton figures seated in Sukhasana pose. During the winter holiday season, their “Snomann” plants make a cute and festive addition to your mantel or tablescape. For more design inspiration and tips or to view the latest collections, visit instagram.com/livetrendsdesign. By fusing nature with art, you can elevate your houseplant collection and create truly beautiful living spaces in your home. www.bocaratontribune.com

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Wick Theatre opens for full schedule after two COVIDimpacted seasons By: Dale King Boca Raton’s acclaimed Wick Theatre is up and running again for its eighth season, kicking off with the smash international hit musical, Mamma Mia! which runs through Nov. 14. “We are so thrilled to be presenting Mamma Mia!” said Managing Executive Producer Marilynn Wick. “This year marks the 50th anniversary of the popular singing group, ABBA, whose music inspired this blockbuster musical.” Broadway stars Jodie Langel and Sean McDermott lead an all-star cast including Meg Frost, Aaron Bower and Britte Steele, among others. Tickets are $75-$95. The Tavern at The Wick is open for pre-show dining. Learn more at www.thewick.org or call the box office at 561-995-2333. “After the past 18 months, I think we all deserve a dose of unbridled fun, and Mamma Mia! is that and more,” Wick said. “This show ran on Broadway for 14 years and has dazzled a global audience of more than 65 million. It is the ultimate giddy guilty pleasure that will have you singing and dancing in the aisles.” Mamma Mia! is a jukebox musical written by British playwright Catherine Johnson. The musical unfolds on a Greek island where Sophie, a soon-to-be-bride, longs to discover the identity of her father. Bringing three men from her mother’s past back to the island on the eve of her wedding leads to non-stop laughs and explosive song and dance numbers. The show features such ABBA hits as “Super Trouper,” “Dancing Queen,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “Thank You for the Music,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes It All,” and “SOS.” Larry Raben directs the show, with musical direction by Eden Marte and choreography by Stephen Casey. The Wick Theatre is located at 7901 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. Masks will be required for all guests and temperature checks will be done at the door. Actors in the various shows will undergo frequent COVID testing.

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Season 8 at the Wick continues with the following: The Winter Spectacular with Marilyn Maye and Nicholas King Nov. 26-Dec. 19, 2021 Cabaret royalty Marilyn Maye and Nicholas King join forces in this holiday treat. They have devoted their lives to perfecting their style and the art of cabaret performance. Backed by a live orchestra, Marilyn Maye and Nicolas King will present a masterful holiday celebration for the entire family. GYPSY Jan. 6-Feb. 13, 2022 Considered by many to be the crowning achievement of the 20th century musical theatre, Gypsy focuses on the story of Gypsy Rose Lee and her mother, Rose, whose name has become synonymous with the quintessential stage mother. With music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Arthur Laurents, the songs and dialogue weave an entertaining love story. DAMN YANKEES March 3-April 3, 2022 This modern re-telling of the Faustian legend features includes music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Hapless real estate agent, Joe Boyd, sells his soul to the devil to help the Washington Senators win the pennant and hilarity ensues. BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO April 21-May 15, 2022 Featuring 18 hit songs from the repertoire of rock icon Neil Sedaka, Breaking Up is Hard to Do is a love letter to romance with a 1960’s beat. Starring Barry Pearl and Didi Connfrom the movie “Grease,” the show focuses on a broken-down club in the Catskill Mountains which becomes the center of love and romance for young and old alike as two girls on a weekend away find themselves in Heartbreak Hotel. The show includes songs such as “Stupid Cupid,” “Where the Boys Are,” “Sweet Sixteen” and the title song that was a major 1960s hit for Sedaka. For tickets and information, visit www. thewick.org or call the box office at 561995-2333.

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Broward Center offers 700 shows a year to 700,000 patrons By: Dale King The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is the destination of choice in South Florida for spectacular entertainment. Ranking among the top 10 most-visited theaters in the world, the Center presents more than 700 performances each year to more than 700,000 patrons. Overlooking the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, this premier performing arts venue hosts Broadway musicals, operas, ballets, concerts, plays, multi-cultural performances, lectures, workshops and educational events. It also offers one of the largest artsin-education programs in the United States, serving more than 150,000 students annually. Broward Center for the Performing Arts opened on Feb. 26, 1991 with a performance of The Phantom of the Opera that so many in the community recall. From concept to fr uition, this world-class performing arts center was built with years of passion, planning and dedication. In the early 1980s, many in the community came together—from government, business and the private sector—because they knew a successful performing arts complex could be a catalyst for growth. The city’s main performance halls— Fort Lauderdale’s War Memorial Auditorium, built in the 1940s, and The Parker, constructed in the late 1960s—could

not keep pace with the growing demands for the expanding South Florida cultural community. Recognizing the need for a more viable venue, one with a much greater seating capacity, state-of-the-art production facilities, spacious backstage areas and unique event spaces, these visionaries

set forth to turn their dream into reality. Through a unique public/private partnership, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts was created and became the anchor of a new, vibrant cultural district in downtown Fort Lauderdale. A sprawling expansion project to renew and restore the Broward Center began in 2012. By 2014, the theaters were updated, new dining spaces were added, and all of the public areas were re-

freshed. As part of the expansion, the Broward Center opened two new buildings—the Huizenga Pavilion and the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center, designed to add to the Broward Center experience. Among productions at the Broward Center is the “Broadway Across America” program which will bring seven performances from the Great White Way to Fort Lauderdale. The shows are: Nov. 3-14, Come from Away “Come From Away” will be the first show of the COVID-19 delayed Broadway season to play the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Dec. 14-19, ‘The Prom’ The musical “The Prom” will be a part of the Broadway national tour season coming to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale. Jan. 11-23, 2022 — ‘Tootsie’ Based on the 1982 cross-dressing comedy film of the same name, this stage musical moves the action from a TV soap opera to a Broadway show. But the story is the same: A talented but hopelessly unpopular actor has to disguise himself as a woman in order to get a job. Feb. 8-20, 2022 — ‘Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations’ The Broadway musical “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations” is a new show added to the na-

tional tours coming to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. March 9-20, 2022 — ‘Disney’s Frozen’ Based on the 2013 mega-hit movie of the same name, this stage musical version follows closely the film’s narrative of Elsa and Anna, two sisters. April 5-10, 2022 — ‘Cats’ The musical “Cats” will be a part of

Among productions at the Broward Center is the “Broadway Across America” program which will bring seven performances from the Great White Way to Fort Lauderdale. the Broadway national tour season coming to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. May 4-15, 2022 — ‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’ “Pretty Woman: The Musical” will run May 4–15, 2022 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Boca Ballet Company opens 2021-22 season with Tchaikovsky’s ‘Nutcracker’ By: Dale King The Boca Ballet Company, located at 7630 NW 6th Ave., Boca Raton, has earned a high-ranked position among the top civic production companies in the country. At the same time, the School of Boca Ballet Theatre, one of the few nonprofit dance education centers in the country, has garnered attention for its distinctive stair-step approach to training.

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vancement needs. Co-Artistic Directors Dan Guin and Jane Tyree – a husband and wife team — bring a wealth of professional experience and a compelling vision to the operation. Boca Ballet Theatre is dedicated to the preservation of ballet as a culturally and historically significant art form. For more than 30 years, it has served as a living archive of ballet history. “We see it as our duty to preserve and share this cultural history not only with our dancers but with the members of our community who might not have

the privilege or ability to visit the professional ballet companies that stage these significant works,” said Guin and Tyree. The Boca Ballet announces its 202122 schedule, beginning with its annual production of “The Nutcracker,” presented by Martin and Edith Stein, showcasing choreography by Guin and a talented cast of dancers, including professional guest artists from around the world. It features sweeping sets and exquisite costumes along with the iconic music of Pyotr Tchaikovsky. The show, which will feature princi-

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pal guest artists Sasha De Sola and Aaron Robinson from the San Francisco Ballet, is scheduled Nov. 26 at 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 27 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 28 at 2 p.m. at Olympic Heights Performing Arts Theater, 20101 Lyons Road, Boca Raton. For information, visit www.bocaballet.org or call 561-995-0709. To become a season ticket holder, contact the Boca Ballet Theatre box office at 561-995-0709 Other shows this season are: Spring Curation Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 8 at 2 p.m. Olympic Heights Performing Arts Theater Enjoy Mother’s Day weekend with this mixed repertory concert. A delightful blend of classical and contemporary pieces, Spring Curation offers something for everyone to enjoy as we explore different genres of dance. The Sleeping Beauty Saturday, July 30 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 31 at 2 p.m. Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River High School Widely regarded as one of Marius Petipa’s master works, The Sleeping Beauty features classical ballet at its finest. With a spectacular array of fairy tale characters, drama, and sparkling dancing, this ballet is simply unmissable. Community

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Parker Playhouse reopens as ‘The Parker’ at renovated Fort Lauderdale site By: Dale King Taking its name from the affectionate shorthand that fans have long used, the renovated Parker Playhouse reopened in September as “The Parker,” with new guest experiences and a line-up of top artists that builds on its more than half-century tradition as a stage for great entertainment. “When the Broward Center began managing The Parker in 2005, it was immediately clear that the performers and audiences loved the hall but that it was in need of upgrades after so many years,” said Broward Center President and CEO Kelley Shanley. “As a reflection of the important role The Parker has had in the cultural development of Fort Lauderdale, the city provided initial funding to jumpstart the campaign for The Parker. Thanks to Fort Lauderdale’s early support and that of many generous donors, we are now ready for The Parker’s revival as a vibrant, contemporary home for outstanding cultural and educational programming. From the iconic exterior that has been incorporated into the soaring grand entrance of the S. Donald Sussman Lobby to the beloved continental seating and wide rows inside the warm elegance of Lillian S. Wells Hall, The Parker pays homage to the venue’s cherished history. The Linda B. Haller Club debuts an all-new premium lounge with a stylish retro design, spacious bar and ample seating.

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The Broward Performing Arts Foundation led the $30 million Campaign for The Parker and formally rededicated the venue in mid-September. Prior to the Campaign for the Parker, the Foundation raised more than $60 million to

complete the Encore! capital campaign to renovate, renew and revitalize the Broward Center. The Parker is located in Holiday Park at 707 N.E. Eighth Street in Fort Lauderdale. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service. Buy tickets online at ParkerPlayhouse.com and Ticketmaster.com. The Parker’s 2021/2022 season continues with the following productions. Additional performances will be scheduled throughout the season. A Solo Evening with Keb’ Mo; special guest The Brother Brothers | Nov. 2 Jackie Evancho | Nov. 7 Bruce Hornsby | Nov. 14 Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock & Roll | Nov.

19 The Outlaws – with special Guest Pat Travers | Dec. 3 Friends! The Musical Parody | Dec. 4 Whose Live Anyway? with Ryan Stiles, Jeff B. Davis, Greg Proops, Joel Murray Dec. 5 Paula Poundstone | Dec. 9 Lewis Black | Dec. 10 Village People 40th Anniversary Tour featuring original lead singer Victor Willis Dec. 11 Bee Gees Christmas – A Holiday Tribute | Dec. 22 Patton Oswalt | Dec. 27 State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine: Cinderella | Dec. 29 Stephanie J. Block with Seth Rudetsky Jan. 7 The Righteous Brothers Jan.15 Proud Tina: The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner Jan. 16 In the Light of Led Zeppelin – A Tribute | Jan. 22 Tango Fire | Jan. 30 A Tribute to Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul Featuring Damien Sneed | Feb 3 Santino Fontana with Seth Rudetsky | Feb. 5 The Life & Music of George Michael | Feb. 6 Los Lobos and Taj Mahal | Feb. 9 The Simon & Garfunkel Story | Feb. 11 Gino Vannelli | Feb. 27 Little River Band | March 5 Les Violons Du Roy with Jeremy Denk |

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March 8 Chris Botti | March 11 – 12 Laura Benanti with Seth Rudetsky | March 26 The Manhattan Transfer | March 27 Abba The Concert: A Tribute to Abba | March 31 Alan Cumming | April 1 Janis Ian with Tom Chapin & Livingston Taylor | April 2 Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox | April 8 Todrick Hall: The Femuline Tour | April 13 Steve Hackett, Genesis Revisited 2022 | April 23 One Night of Queen performed by Garry Mullen and The Works | May 12 The following regulations are in place to avoid COVID infection: Face coverings are currently required for all guests, staff and volunteers in public areas including our classrooms and theaters. Face coverings must be worn by all guests aged 2 and over and must completely cover each person’s nose, mouth and chin. Hand sanitizing stations are conveniently located for easy and frequent access. Daily health screenings are required for all staff, artists, crew and volunteers. Protective plexiglass barriers are installed at all points of sale and guest service locations. Across campus, prominent signage and distancing markers encourage ample space between guests.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County announces new Chairman of the Board of Directors Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County recently named Thomas M. Kirchhoff as the organization’s new chairman of the Board of Directors. Robert B. Dunkin, II, who served in the role for the last two years, passed the gavel during a ceremony held September 30 during a Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County Corporate Board meeting and will continue to serve on the Board of Directors. “I am continually inspired by the profound impact the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County has on its members,” said Chairman of the Board of Directors Thomas M. Kirchhoff. “It is both an honor and a privilege to serve as Chairman of the Board for an organization that does so much to transform the lives of youth in our community.” Kirchhoff is the principal of Kirchhoff & Associates Architects in Jupiter, Fla.

Raised in Philadelphia, Mr. Kirchhoff graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Architecture in 1981 and established his firm in 1994. He has served on Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County Board of Directors for nine years and is an avid supporter of its mission to ensure that all youth reach their full potential. “I am deeply committed to developing and improving program quality, expanding and facilitating access for kids across Palm Beach County. My vision is to ensure that every young person who walks through our doors can not only hope for but achieve success through the education, training and mentorship programs the Clubs provide,” said Kirchhoff. During his two-year chairmanship, Dunkin successfully guided the organization through extraordinary times due to the pandemic. His leadership ensured that no

Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County staff members were laid off during the crisis. The Clubs were among the first to reopen after lockdown to allow for a safe space for the children of first responders and essential service workers. During his tenure, the

“I am continually inspired by the profound impact the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County has on its members,” Clubs also transformed into high-tech classrooms to provide a safe location for distance learning. The organization’s Hunger Relief Programs also dramatically expanded to provide healthy food to Club members and their entire families when many were unemployed due to the pandemic. “Without Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County and the leadership of Bob Dunkin as chairman, the 10,000 children we

help annually would likely not have been provided the same high-quality programming at the Clubs or additional family assistance during the pandemic,” said President & CEO Jaene Miranda. “It was a pleasure working with Bob during this difficult time, and I’m certain the organization will continue to expand and increase our footprint in the community with the leadership of the new Chairman Tom Kirchhoff. I look forward to the future and being able to increase our ability to help as many children as possible.” During the past two years, Kirchhoff and Dunkin worked closely together by more than doubling the regular board meetings so that the organization could be nimble and quickly react to new obstacles created by the pandemic. The passing of the gavel was seamless for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County due to their close working relationship and dedication to the organization’s goals. “Tom has been instrumental to our success for the past several years and brings a wealth of experience to the table,” stated Dunkin. “As chairman and now working on developing initiatives for the 50th anniversary of the organization, Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is fortunate to be well guided for a sustainable future.”

FAU Among Three Finalists for National Degree Competition Award The Association of Public and Landgrant Universities (APLU) selected Florida Atlantic University to be one of three finalists for its national Degree Completion Award. A winner will be selected during the APLU’s annual meeting that takes place Nov. 15-17. FAU more than doubled its four-year graduation rate from 19.3 percent in 2014 to 47.5 percent in 2020. The 28-percentage point increase of the four-year graduation rate is the highest increase over the last six years by any public institution. In the last

FAU more than doubled its four-year graduation rate from 19.3 percent in 2014 to 47.5 percent in 2020. year alone, the four-year rate jumped 10 percentage points. “I am so proud of what we’ve accomplished in just the last few years,” said FAU President John Kelly. “When I became president, the graduation rate was one of the most daunting challenges I faced. I’ve worked every day since then to instill a sense of urgency, and we achieved much, especially with historically underserved students.” To improve student success, the university examined the entire university operation and set clearly defined goals to break October 29 - November 4, 2021

down organizational barriers so all students could earn their degrees in a timely manner. As a result, FAU increased the number of bachelor’s degrees awarded annually by more than 950 students. The development of a team-based analytics approach to solving issues served as a platform for launching several efforts to support student success. The introduction of predictive analytics and advanced data modeling led to targeted policy changes, financial assistance interventions and new degree programs. Today, every student who enters the university is assigned a personal success network made of academic advisors, financial aid counselors and career coaches to support them throughout their four years at the institution. “We have taken bold steps to get actionable data directly into the hands of those who can make a difference for our students,” said Bret Danilowicz, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs at FAU. “Our passionate faculty members and professional staff members have used these tools to change the lives of so many students.” FAU is one of the nation’s most diverse public research universities. It is ranked in the Top 50 for ethnic diversity by U.S. News and World Report and The Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac, as well as the No. 11 bachelor’s degree producer for African American students in the nation by Diverse Issues in Education. The university also is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. As FAU improved its graduation rates, students from historically marginalized

populations, such as those who identify as black/African American or Hispanic/ Latinx, and those who are Pell-eligible outpaced the overall student graduation rates at the university. “We are one of the nation’s most diverse universities, so we are especially proud to have eliminated the equity gaps in fouryear graduation rates while simultaneously improving overall graduation rates,” said Kelly. The APLU established the Degree

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SPORTS FAU Accepts Invite to The American Athletic Conference Florida Atlantic University has entered into a membership agreement with the American Athletic Conference, as announced Thursday by FAU President John Kelly, Board of Trustees Chairman Abdol Moabery and Brian White, FAU’s vice president and director of athletics. “Florida Atlantic University is proud to be one of t h e n e we s t members of the American Athletic Conference. As we enter a new era of academic and athletic excellence, the university – and especially our studentathletes – will benefit greatly from the additional resources and exposure afforded by membership in a Power 6 conference,” President John Kelly said. “I am very proud of our accomplishments as a member of Conference USA and I look forward to continuing our tradition of Winning in Paradise with The American.” Membership in The American will provide an opportunity for FAU to align with institutions with similarly strong academic profiles. Owls student-athletes have held above a 3.0 grade point average for five consecutive years. The exposure afforded the university through athletics will showcase the university on a national stage. The American’s partnership with ESPN’s family of networks includes 40 conference-controlled football games and 60 conference-controlled men’s basketball games airing on ESPN linear outlets per year. “This is a great day for Florida Atlantic University. Membership in the American means more expansive media coverage, additional support for our student-athletes, and exciting new rivalries,” said FAU Board of Trustees Chair Abdol Moabery. “We’re proud of our many Conference USA awards and accolades, including championships in multiple sports, and we will continue to enjoy our time as members of the conference. I’d like to thank Former Commissioner Britton Banowsky and Commissioner Judy MacLeod for their leadership.” FAU also will now have the opportunity for exposure in four of the top 10, seven of the top 25 and 12 of the top 51 Nielsen media markets. The Owls will face four teams from the state of Texas, two in North Carolina and one each from Louisiana, Tennessee and Alabama. Additionally, for the first time, the Owls will travel to face October 29 - November 4, 2021

conference foes in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Oklahoma and Kansas, as well as competing against in-state foe USF. “This is a momentous, historic day for Florida Atlantic University,” FAU Vice President and Director of Athletics Brian White said. “Congratulations to everyone who has played a role in putting FAU Athletics in position to join a prestigious conference such as The American. Also, thank you to Mike Aresco and everyone with The American for the invitation. We greatly appreciate Conference USA and have experienced great success in the conference. The increased exposure we’ll receive in The American will ensure even more people learn about our wonderful institution.” FAU o p e n e d t h e o n - c a m p u s 29,419-seat FAU Stadium in 2011, the $49 million Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence in 2020 and have won a total of three conference football titles [2007 Sun Belt, 2017 and 2019 in Conference USA] while playing in five bowl games since becoming FBS eligible in 2007, winning four. FAU is 2-1 versus AAC members in bowl games, defeating Memphis in 2007 and SMU in 2019. FAU football has also boasted two All-Americans, including the 2019 John Mackey Award winner Harrison Bryant, who was a consensus All-American. FAU baseball has made 12 NCAA regional appearances since 1999. FAU will be one of six universities – alongside UAB, Charlotte, North Texas, Rice and UTSA – that will join The American at a date to be determined. The newest members will join nine continuing members – East Carolina, Memphis, Navy (football only), South Florida, SMU, Temple, Tulane, Tulsa and Wichita State (basketball and Olympic sports only) – to bring The American’s membership to 15 schools. The American will compete as a 14-team league in football and in men’s and women’s basketball, among other sports. FAU began competing as an NCAA division I institution in 1993-94 and first held membership with the Atlantic Sun Conference, then known as the Trans America Athletic Conference, moved to the Sun Belt in 2004 and then to Conference USA in 2013.

Sailfish Women’s Soccer Remain Ranked At No.16

The Palm Beach Atlantic women’s soccer team is ranked at No. 16 in the United Soccer Coaches Poll for the fourth consecutive week. The Sailfish have displayed a variety of offense with 23 goals scored from 13 different goal scorers. PBA midfielder’s Kylie Meola and Sydney Timmes lead the team in points with eight each. The Sailfish are 8-1 when PBA goalkeeper Rachel Neumann starts in net. Neumann has recorded 31 saves with a 0.838 save percentage, which ranks second in the SSC. Last week the ‘Fish went 1-1 in SSC play. Their last performance on the pitch on Oct. 23 featured an offensive explosion that resulted in a 4-2 victory over Eckerd. The scoring party started in the 21st minute when PBA forward Kelly Giddes distributed the ball to Angel Shamba who passed it to a cutting Serena D’Anna. D’Anna drilled the back of the net for the 1-0 lead. The Tritons capitalized off a corner kick for the equalizer before the ‘Fish would regain control in the 25th minute. Halie Reznik connected with Ansleigh Crenshaw in the box. Crenshaw turned and kicked a shot the bounced off the top crossbar and into the net. The

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assist marked Reznik’s second of the season. Crenshaw wasn’t finished as she would find the back of the net again, this time unassisted in the 60th minute. Crenshaw eluded Triton defenders and blasted a shot into the left side of the net to build PBA’s lead to 3-1. After Crenshaw’s performance, the freshman midfielder is now tied for second on the team with three goals. PBA defender Sydney Cromwell would put the finishing touches on the match in the 75th minute with a highlight goal of her own. From just outside the box Cromwell launched a shot on a difficult angle to the right corner of the net. Cromwell’s first goal of the season stamped PBA’s lead to 4-1. In the 79th minute, the Tritons scored one more goal to cut into the deficit but their comeback effort would come up short for PBA’s ninth win of the year. No. 16 Sailfish (9-3, 6-2) are currently first in the Sunshine State Conference with two games to go. With a win and a tie, the Fish’ clinch a share of the SSC Championship for the first time in program history. They will face Florida Tech on the road on Oct. 27 and then conclude their regular season against Barry on Tuesday, Nov.2.

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FAU Prepares for 6-1 UTEP Tuesday brought the opportunity to talk Florida Atlantic University offense and gave offensive coordinator Michael Johnson an opportunity to review last weekend’s 38-9 victory over Charlotte, before turning his attention to this week’s Homecoming opponent and fellow Conference USA member UTEP (6-1 overall, 3-0 C-USA). The Owls (43 overall, 2-1 CUSA) are riding an 11-game home winning streak, the sixth longest active streak in the NCAA. Next into Boca Raton will be a stout UTEP defense, this Saturday at 6 p.m. at FAU Stadium. The game is scheduled to air on ESPN+. N’Kosi Perry is expected to lead FAU’s offensive attack after a strong showing at Charlotte where the graduate student was 9-for-11 for 225 yards and three touchdowns. On the ground, Perry led the team with 10 carries and was credited with 26 rushing yards. The Ocala native has earned a spot on the Davey O’Brien Quarterback Class of 2021. That designation makes him eligible to be voted one of 16 semifinalists for the Davey O’Brien National Quarter-

back Award. “Last game, I thought we were really efficient running the ball. Like I said before,” said Offensive Coordinator Michael Johnson. “When we run the ball well, it opens up everything else. It opens up our playaction game. It opens up our quick touch game. It opens up everything in our offense and when we’re able to do that, then we are a pretty good offense, so we had to get that going last week. Even though we fumbled on the first drive, we still moved the ball effectively. That was just one of those games where we were not going to be denied.” “I thought he [Perry] played well outside of putting the ball on the ground on a couple of our spread option plays,” added Johnson. “He was real effective. He was 9-for-11 for over 200 yards and three touchdowns which is a very good, efficient football game for a quarterback. I thought he played at a high level and he did and executed what we asked him to.” 2021 single-game tickets are available now. To experience “Football in Paradise,” Click HERE or call 1-866-FAU-OWLS.

Lynn Men’s basketball picked 5th in the SSC Preseason Coaches Poll The Lynn University men’s basketball team has been picked to finish fifth in the SSC based on a poll conducted by coaches from around the conference. The Fighting Knights received 65 points and one first-place vote, which landed them six points behind Florida Southern and three points ahead of Barry. Nova Southeastern was picked to win the conference with 95 points and five first-place votes. The Fighting Knights haven’t played a game since the 2019-20 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During that season, Lynn finished eighth in the regular-season standings, and they lost to national No. 5 Florida Southern in the first round of the SSC tournament. Lynn welcomes back numerous players, including 2019-20 All-SSC Second Team

and All-Newcomer Team selection, Christian Peevy. In his first season with the Fighting Knights, Peevy led the team in both points per game (18.6) and rebounds per game (7.1). They also welcome back Brandon Bornelus, the team leader in assists from a year ago. Lynn will play an exhibition game against Florida Atlantic on Monday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m., then play their first regular-season game of the year at home on Saturday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. against Mississippi College. They will open up SSC play on Saturday, Nov. 20 with a 6:30 p.m. home tip-off against Eckerd. Below are the full results of the 202122 SSC preseason coaches’ poll. Coaches are not allowed to vote for their teams (points: 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1, first-place votes in parentheses).

Former Lynn basketball player Jordan Allen selected in 2nd round of NBA G League Draft Former Lynn Fighting Knights’ guard Jordan Allen was selected in the second round of the NBA G League Draft by the Fort Wayne Mad Ants this past Saturday. Fort Wayne used the 46th overall pick to nab Allen. The Mad Ants have been a oneto-one Development league affiliate of the Indiana Pacers since 2015. Allen, who transferred from Rider University to Lynn for the 2019-20 season, played in 25 games, starting 24 of them, and averaged 18.4 points per game. He shot 41.1 percent from the field and 37 percent from beyond the arc in his time with the Fighting Knights. His career-high came

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against Clayton St. when he went for 37 on 9-11 shooting from three-point range. In all, Allen topped the 30-point mark four times, including a 35-point performance against the University of Florida. Allen and the Mad Ants will begin their season on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. against the Windy City Bulls. The Fighting Knights will begin their regular season one week later, when they welcome Mississippi College to the de Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center on Saturday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. Prior to that, Lynn will travel to Florida Atlantic on Monday, Nov. 1 to take on the Owls at 7 p.m.

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